Suresh Kumar Suresh Kumar Asked 6 months ago

Does januvia cause weight loss?

I just started taking Januvia for my blood sugar. I'm also trying to lose some weight, so I was wondering if this medicine helps with weight loss at all?

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Ritu Malhotra Ritu Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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I read that Januvia is weight-neutral, but I've been losing a little weight and got super worried. It might just be my diet changes, but it's hard not to overthink it!

Sanjay Nair Sanjay Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Januvia is typically weight-neutral. If you are experiencing sudden or significant weight loss, please get in touch with your physician to evaluate the dosage or look for other underlying causes.

Ananya Hegde Ananya Hegde Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

My dad has been taking Januvia for quite some time now. He didn't lose any weight directly because of the medicine, only when he started going for his daily walks.

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Vikas Chawla Vikas Chawla Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I started this medication last month and I feel like I've dropped 2 kgs already. Is this normal or is anyone else also experiencing weight loss with Januvia?

Aditya Verma Aditya Verma Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

My grandmother takes Januvia. From what I looked up, it's not known to cause weight loss on its own. It just helps control the blood sugar levels.

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Meera Sen Meera Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

If you are losing weight rapidly alongside high blood sugar, don't ignore it. I delayed talking to my doctor once about sudden weight changes and regretted it. Get a checkup done immediately.

Sartaj Singh Sartaj Singh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

The body takes time to adjust to new medications. Keep eating healthy food, stay positive, and let your doctor guide you on whether the weight change is expected.

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