Sitagliptin

[Andy62]

This drug has been recommended to me, my body can't tolerate metformin. Has anyone used it and did you find the drug in terms of side effects

 

[Deb_l]

I’ve been on Sitagliptin since January and had zero side effects. When you look into it in more detail, it’s a remarkable little tablet and I’m quite pleased my GP put me on it. It also acts as a appetite suppressant which is an added bonus!

 

[Nick Cliff]

I've been on Sitagliptin several months with no side effects and have found it beneficial in lowering my background blood glucose levels.
I likewise had difficulties with Metformin.

 

[DaveB]

I was on Sitagliptin for a couple of years. The only side effect was a headache in the first week. Did you try Slow Release Metformin SR?

 

[grovesy]

I was on for years, and now on Aliogliptin(same family ), no problems.

 

[Andy62]

I was on Sitagliptin for a couple of years. The only side effect was a headache in the first week. Did you try Slow Release Metformin SR?

Yes i tried the slow release metformin but felt even worse unfortunately.

 

[Andy62]

I’ve been on Sitagliptin since January and had zero side effects. When you look into it in more detail, it’s a remarkable little tablet and I’m quite pleased my GP put me on it. It also acts as a appetite suppressant which is an added bonus!

i definitely don't want to lose anymore weight

 

[Nick Cliff]

i definitely don't want to lose anymore weight

Hi @Andy62 Likewise I have to be careful about losing weight, being low BMI, but I haven't found Sitagliptin to affect my appetite or weight. I have noticed that following sustained exercise, when I start feeling the need to eat (low blood sugar I assume) this need is less pronounced than before I was on Sitagliptin, and I can usually get through to the next meal without snacking, if I need to, which is a bonus. It seems to have reduced my tolerance to alcohol a bit, which is probably not a bad thing ..so one glass of wine rather than err 2..
Regards Nick