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Can I eat this with Sitagliptin?
Sitagliptin can be taken with or without food, but alcohol affects blood sugar levels and skipping meals may increase the risk of low blood sugar.
Also sold as Januvia. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 28 foods and drinks for Sitagliptin (27 to avoid, 0 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Sitagliptin with food?
- You can take it with or without food.
- Can I drink alcohol with Sitagliptin?
- No, avoid it. It can affect your blood sugar level.
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1 · What do you take?
Sitagliptin can be taken with or without food, but alcohol affects blood sugar levels and skipping meals may increase the risk of low blood sugar.
You can take sitagliptin with or without food. Avoid alcohol as it can affect your blood sugar level. Follow your doctor's advice about diet and do not skip or delay meals to reduce the chances of your blood sugar level getting too low. If taking sitagliptin with other diabetes medicines, low blood sugar can happen more often.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: You can take it with or without food.
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Foods to avoid with Sitagliptin· 27
Fine with Sitagliptin· 1
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Further reading on Sitagliptin
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