However, if your provider sees a red flag in your intake, like possible thyroid issues, elevated blood sugar, or a history of liver disease, you may be asked to complete lab work before starting medication
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The comprehensive pre-screening process provides the ultimate safety net, with expert clinical oversight ensuring risk factors are determined and factored into all medications prescribed.
The labeled side-effect profile is well-characterized: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, and headache are common, especially during dose escalation
5.7 Hypersensitivity Reactions There have been postmarketing reports of serious hypersensitivity reactions in patients treated with sitagliptin, one of the components of JANUMET