Tradjenta (Linagliptin) Prescriptions Available Online Today

Insulin is released by the pancreas following a meal to increase the adsorption of glucose from your food so it can used by your organs and tissues. However, in those with diabetes, insulin is not successfully released, leading to high blood sugar levels which can pose a risk to your health.

Tradjenta is in a class of drugs called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors. These inhibitors communicate with your pancreas and stimulate it to produce more insulin. They also slow your liver's production of glucose.

The recommended starting dose for Tradjenta is a 5 mg pill once daily. These can be taken with or without food.

If you are taking Tradjenta with other forms of insulin, your dosage of either drug may be lowered to avoid hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

Regulating your blood sugar levels is critical to living a healthy life. Tradjenta should be used with dieting and exercise to produce the best results.

Tradjenta works to help you regain control over high blood sugar levels, and can prevent you from suffering the many consequences of diabetes. This include damage in your heart and blood vessels, as well as stroke, kidney failure, and blindness.

Common side effects include,

• Runny or stuffy nose

• Sore throat

• Cough

• Diarrhea

Tell your doctor if any of these common side effects persist or are severe.

Stop taking Tradjenta and contact your doctor if you display any signs of more serious side effects. Some may require immediate medical attention including,

• Signs of an allergic reactions such as difficulty breathing, hives, or swelling of the face lips, tongue or throat

• Signs of pancreatitis like severe pain in the stomach or abdomen, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, or irregular heartbeat

• Signs of heart failure such as unnatural shortness of breath, swelling in your legs or feet, or rapid weight gain

• Severe joint pain

• Signs of high blood sugar such as dizziness, dry mouth, dry skin, nausea, stomach pain, increased hunger or thirst, increased urination

• Signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) such as feeling anxious, confused, dizzy, increased hunger, unusually weak or tired, sweating, shakiness, cold, irritable, headache, blurred vision, fast heartbeat, loss of consciousness

Set up an appointment online with one our trusted doctors to find out if Tradjenta is right for your medical needs. Always tell your doctor your complete medical history and any other medications you may be currently taking.

• amlodipine

• aspirin

• aspirin low strength

• furosemide (Lasix, Diaqua-2, Lo-Aqua)

• glimepiride (Amaryl)

• glipizide (Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL, GlipiZIDE XL)

• insulin

• Invokana (canagliflozin)

• Lantus (insulin glargine)

• levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl, Tirosint, Eltroxin, Levothroid, Levothyrox, Euthyrox, Unithroid, Levo-T, Oroxine, L Thyroxine Roche, Eutroxsig, Novothyrox, Tirosint-Sol, Levotabs, Levotec, Evotrox)

• lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil, Qbrelis)

Beta-blockers may also interact with Tradjenta. These include,

• metoprolol

• propranolol

• labetalol

• nadolol

• atenolol

• acebutolol

• sotalol

Alcohol should be avoided while taking Tradjenta.

Do not take Tradjenta if you are allergic to any ingredients in the drug.

Before starting Tradjenta tell your doctor if you,

• Have current or past kidney problems

• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant

• Breastfeed

The law requires the consultation of a doctor to purchase a prescription drug. Fortunately with PlushCare you can make an online appointment with a trusted healthcare professional who will help determine if Tradjenta (or a different prescription drug) is right for you. Either over the phone or video chat, a doctor will help find the right treatment for you, and can electronically send your prescription the pharmacy of your choice.