Janumet Tips from Pharmacists

• Janumet works in conjunction with diet and exercise. Try to eat a healthy diet and get regular exercise. Avoid big changes in diet and physical activity levels to prevent wide fluctuations in blood sugar levels.

• Taking Janumet with meals will help to reduce the gastrointestinal side effects that can be caused by metformin.

• You should avoid drinking alcohol while on Janumet as this can increase your risk for hypoglycemia.

• Keep all your lab and doctor’s appointments during Janumet treatment. This will ensure your doctor can identify clinical or laboratory evidence of any adverse effects.

• Call your doctor immediately if you experience swelling, rapid weight gain, or difficulty breathing - these can be signs of acute congestive heart failure, a risk associated with Janumet therapy.

• Talk to your doctor about the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar and high blood sugar and what to do if they occur.