Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sitagliptin as follows: Keeping a track of frequency of episodes of low blood sugars, despite eating regularly, can help your physician revise your dose on Sitagliptin. Also, notify your doctor, if the blood sugar continues to be high, despite taking Sitagliptin as recommended, so that, your medication dose could be revised. Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered, such as, renal function studies and [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sitagliptin as follows: Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for comparative feedback. Maintain an ideal weight for your height. Maintain strict compliance with intake of Sitagliptin as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on Sitagliptin without consulting your doctor. Maintain a log of [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Sitagliptin as follows: Take Sitagliptin at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as, dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for taking Sitagliptin as follows: Sitagliptin for the significant part is excreted unchanged by the kidneys with very small portion being metabolized in the liver. Individuals with liver and renal dysfunction, cannot metabolize and excrete Sitagliptin normally. In such patients with compromised liver and renal functions, Sitagliptin can stay active in circulation for longer time and can result in serious hypoglycemic episodes. So, Sitagliptin is contraindicated in such individuals. Acute [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Sitagliptin as follows: Fluid retention Though not common, Sitagliptin can sometimes result in fluid retention and patients can present with edema, weight gain, trouble breathing, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Acute pancreatitis A rare, but serious side effect of using Sitagliptin is acute pancreatitis with a severe upper abdominal pain, radiating to the back, along with nausea and vomiting. Acute renal failure A serious, but rare [...]