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ASK YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT JANUVIA

An important question to ask yourself about your treatment plan
Is my current treatment plan keeping my blood sugar under control?

You’ll get the answer when you and your doctor compare the results of your blood sugar testing over time with your target blood sugar levels as recommended by your doctor.

If your answer is no, ask your doctor about JANUVIA. As a DPP-4 inhibitor (blocker), JANUVIA enhances the body’s own ability to control blood sugar levels, which can help manage your diabetes. And JANUVIA is not likely to cause weight gain. Talk to your doctor to find out whether JANUVIA is right for you.

Make the most of your doctor visits
When the time comes for your next appointment, try to take these things with you:

  • A record of your daily blood sugar tests or your glucose meter with the stored information
  • A list of medicines you're taking, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. (You can put all your medicines into a plastic bag and take them with you.)
  • Notes about any health problems you've had
  • A list of questions you'd like to ask your doctor

Ask the questions that are important to you
Managing your type 2 diabetes can seem complicated. You may have lots of questions and topics to discuss with your health care team. If you’re not sure about how to talk openly with your doctor about what’s most important—how you’re feeling, your treatment plan, medications, and any special issues – try our interactive Doctor Conversation Starter.

JANUVIA (jah-NEW-vee-ah) is a once-daily prescription pill that, along with diet and exercise, helps lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Important Information About JANUVIA

JANUVIA has not been studied with insulin and should not be used to treat patients with type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis (increased ketones in the blood or urine) or used if you are allergic to JANUVIA. Your doctor may perform blood tests from time to time to measure how well your kidneys are working. If you have kidney problems, your doctor may prescribe lower doses of JANUVIA.

When JANUVIA is used with a sulfonylurea, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can occur. To avoid this risk, your doctor may prescribe lower doses of the sulfonylurea.

Allergic reactions, which may be serious, including rash, hives, and swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and throat that may cause difficulty breathing or swallowing, can occur. If you have an allergic reaction, stop taking JANUVIA and call your doctor right away. The most common side effects include upper respiratory tract infection, stuffy or runny nose and sore throat, and headache.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please read the Patient Information and discuss it with your doctor. Also available is the Prescribing Information.

*Terms and Conditions

  • To receive your free trial supply of JANUVIA, present the voucher with a valid signed prescription at a participating eligible retail pharmacy (certain restrictions apply).
  • No purchase is required. Not valid for refills. Not transferable. No substitutions are permitted.
  • Limit 1 voucher per patient. Valid for one-time use only. Patients who previously redeemed a voucher for JANUVIA made available through a newspaper, magazine, or the Internet are not eligible to redeem this voucher.
  • May not be combined with any other free trial, coupon, discount, prescription savings card, or other offer.
  • Void if reproduced. Void where prohibited by law, taxed, or restricted.
  • Merck & Co., Inc., reserves the right to rescind, cancel, or amend this offer at any time without notice.
  • Voucher is not insurance.
  • Free trial offer valid only for up to 30 tablets of JANUVIA.
  • Patient must be 18 years or older.
  • Voucher can be used only by US residents at participating eligible retail pharmacies in the United States. Product must originate in the United States. Mail order pharmacies are not eligible.
  • Patient and prescriber agree not to seek reimbursement for all or any part of the benefit received by the patient through this offer.
  • It is illegal for any person to sell, purchase, trade, or counterfeit the voucher. Voucher is property of Merck & Co., Inc., and must be turned in on request.
  • Expiration Date: 12/31/2009.
  • See voucher for full set of terms and conditions governing the program.

Please read the Patient Information and discuss it with your doctor. Also accompanying is the Prescribing Information.

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