lergic reactions. If you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, stop taking JUVISYNC and call your doctor right away. See "Who should not take JUVISYNC?". Your doctor may give you a medicine for your allergic reaction and prescribe a different medicine for your diabetes.
The most common side effects of JUVISYNC include:
•upper respiratory infection
•stuffy or runny nose and sore throat
•headache
•stomach pain
•constipation
•nausea
JUVISYNC may have other side effects, including:
•swelling of the hands or legs. Swelling of the hands or legs can happen if you take JUVISYNC in combination with rosiglitazone (Avandia®). Rosiglitazone is another type of diabetes medicine.
•joint pain
•muscle pain
•alterations in some laboratory blood tests
•liver problems (sometimes serious)
•nausea
•dizziness
•tingling sensation
•depression
•trouble sleeping
•poor memory
•erectile dysfunction
•breathing problems including persistent cough and/or shortness of breath or fever.
These are not all the possible side effects of JUVISYNC. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you, is unusual or does not go away.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store JUVISYNC?
Store JUVISYNC at 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Store in a dry place with cap tightly closed.
Keep JUVISYNC and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about the use of JUVISYNC
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes that are not listed in Medication Guides. Do not use JUVISYNC for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give JUVISYNC to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about JUVISYNC. If you would like to know more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for additional information about JUVISYNC that is written for health professionals. For more information, go to www.JUVISYNC.com or call 1-800-622-4477.
What are the ingredients in JUVISYNC?
Active ingredients: sitagliptin and simvastatin
Inactive ingredients: anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, sodium stearyl fumarate, magnesium stearate, ascorbic acid, citric acid monohydrate, lactose monohydrate, pre-gelatinized corn starch, butylated hydroxyanisole. The tablet film coating contains the following inactive ingredients: polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, talc, titanium dioxide, and red iron oxide. The film coating for certain tablet strengths also contains yellow iron oxide and black iron oxide.
What is type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which your body does not make enough insulin, and the insulin that your body produces does not work as well as it should. Your body can also make too much sugar. When this happens, sugar (glucose) builds up in the blood. This can lead to serious medical problems.
High blood sugar can be lowered by diet and exercise, and by certain medicines when necessary.
What should I know about high cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a type of
