I started taking Januvia and had no problems for 4 weeks then I started getting severe joint pains in the ankle and hip. I stopped Januvia for a month until the pain stopped. Then started Januvia again. The ain started again after a week on Januvia. I started to take 1000mg of calcium and vitamin D and the pain eased off. It has improved considerably. I took the calcium for 4 days. Now I only get some pain when I am resting or go to bed. It last about 2 hrs.
Q: I have joint pains from Januvia, will the pain go away after a few months on Januvia?
Answers (1)
7/17/08 7:45pm
Hi Walter-
Thank you for your question. Januvia is not known to cause joint pain. However, every medication affects every person differently. I would strongly suggest that you speak with your doctor about this. There are many other diabetic medications available, and one of those may be better for you. It's important that you don't stop taking the Januvia without speaking to your doctor - you don't want your diabetes to get out of control. That being said, Januvia has a small effect on blood sugar control when compared to other medications, so there may be a better option available for you.
I hope this helps.
Casey
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