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Can Byetta and Januvia be taken at the same time?

Maureen
05/23/08
Maureen
Topics:ByettaJanuvia

Can Byetta and Januvia be a treatment plan?  Are they the same type of drug?

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David Mendosa
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Medical Journalist Living with Diabetes and Author of Fitness and Photography for Fun, www.mendosa.com/fitnessblog

After earning a B.A. with honors from the University of California,...

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Byetta and Januvia are somewhat similar, but are different types of drugs. I suppose that you could use them together -- if that is what your doctor prescribes -- but Byetta is not approved for use with Januvia.

 

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David Mendosa

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