{"id":632770,"date":"2025-07-07T19:06:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T23:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=632770"},"modified":"2025-07-07T19:06:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T23:06:55","slug":"tradjenta-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/tradjenta-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Tradjenta alternatives: What can I take instead of Tradjenta?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An oral tablet, taken once daily, with minimal <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradjenta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an effective treatment to lower <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the treatment of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Despite all of those glowing characteristics, it is not unusual to need to find an alternative to prescription <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradjenta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The price may be too high, considering there is no generic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">linagliptin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> available yet, or your insurance formulary does not cover it. Maybe it is not potent enough to bring <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood glucose levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under control. Whatever the reason, you will be happy to know that plenty of alternatives are available, and you are in the right place to read about them.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div id=\"coupon-cta\" class=\"coupon-cta master-template\">\n\t\t\t<p id=\"headline\">Save up to 80% on Tradjenta with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p id=\"subheadline\">Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. SingleCare helps find the best price for you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"details-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\tTradjenta 5 mg (30 Tablets)\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"address\">\n\t\t\t\t\t23666 - Hampton, VA\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"api-response\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"coupon\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"logo\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.singlecare.com\/content\/images\/pharmacy\/logo-color-kroger.svg\" alt=\"Kroger Pharmacy\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"price\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-number\">\n\t\t\t\t\t$515.53<br\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-signup\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"info-icon\">i<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tradjenta#blog-cta\">signup<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"couponbtn\">\n\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tradjenta#blog-cta\">Get free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"coupon\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"logo\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.singlecare.com\/content\/images\/pharmacy\/logo-color-harristeeter.svg\" alt=\"Harris Teeter Pharmacy\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"price\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-number\">\n\t\t\t\t\t$515.53<br\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-signup\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"info-icon\">i<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tradjenta#blog-cta\">signup<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"couponbtn\">\n\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tradjenta#blog-cta\">Get free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tradjenta#blog-cta\" class=\"coupon-see-all-btn\">See Tradjenta prices at all pharmacies<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-take-instead-of-tradjenta\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can I take instead of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradjenta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tradjenta\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradjenta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> belongs to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dipeptidyl peptidase-4<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inhibitor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DPP-4 inhibitor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) family of drugs for diabetes. They all increase the levels of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">incretin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hormones like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucagon<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peptide-1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GLP-1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), thereby increasing insulin and decreasing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucagon<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels. Switching to a different <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DPP-4 inhibitor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may allow you to get the same <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucose<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-lowering effects but at a better price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, a plethora of different <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug classes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provide effective <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/diabetes-causes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/glp-1-agonists\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GLP-1<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agonists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ozempic\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/mounjaro\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mounjaro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/trulicity\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trulicity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/victoza\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victoza<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, are options with growing popularity. Another new and popular pick, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/sglt2-inhibitors\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sodium-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucose<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cotransporter-2 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inhibitors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SGLT-2 inhibitors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, could be a better option, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/jardiance\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jardiance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/farxiga\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farxiga<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/invokana\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invokana<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are some of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand names<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the group. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/biguanides\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biguanides<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, namely <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/metformin-hcl\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, have remained a foundational treatment for years. Also long-tenured, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/sulfonylureas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sulfonylureas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/glimepiride\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glimepiride<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/glipizide\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glipizide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/actos\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/thiazolidinediones\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thiazolidinedione<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, continue to play a role in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/insulins\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a well-known option too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"title\">Compare Tradjenta alternatives<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><b>Drug name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Uses<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Dosage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Savings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradjenta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">linagliptin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 mg once daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tradjenta\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradjenta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Januvia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sitagliptin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 mg once daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/januvia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Januvia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onglyza (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">saxagliptin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5-5 mg once daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/onglyza\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onglyza coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, polycystic ovarian syndrome (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/off-label-prescription-drugs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">off-label<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500-1000 mg twice daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/metformin-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ER (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extended-release<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, polycystic ovarian syndrome (off-label)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500-1000 mg once or twice daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/metformin-hcl-er\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ER coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jentadueto XR (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">linagliptin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extended-release<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 mg\/1000 mg once daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/jentadueto-xr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jentadueto XR coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trulicity (dulaglutide)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, cardiovascular event risk reduction in those with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type 2 diabetes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and cardiovascular disease or multiple risk factors<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.75-4.5 mg subcutaneous (under the skin) injection once weekly<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/trulicity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trulicity coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">semaglutide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, cardiovascular event risk reduction in those with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type 2 diabetes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and cardiovascular disease<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.5-2 mg subcutaneous injection once weekly<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ozempic-0-25-or-0-5-mg-dose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">semaglutide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7-14 mg once daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/rybelsus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rybelsus coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victoza (liraglutide)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, cardiovascular event risk reduction in those with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type 2 diabetes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and cardiovascular disease<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.2-1.8 mg subcutaneous injection once daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/victoza\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victoza coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mounjaro (tirzepatide)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-15 mg subcutaneous injection once weekly<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/mounjaro\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mounjaro coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farxiga (dapagliflozin)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart failure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> risk reduction in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with heart disease or multiple cardiovascular risk factors, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart failure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> risk reduction in those with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart failure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart failure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kidney disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> progression risk reduction in those with chronic renal disease<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-10 mg once daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/farxiga\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farxiga coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jardiance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (empagliflozin)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, cardiovascular event risk reduction in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart failure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> risk reduction in those with heart failure, cardiovascular death, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kidney disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> progression risk reduction in those with chronic renal disease<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-25 mg once daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/jardiance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jardiance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glipizide<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5-20 mg twice daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/glipizide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glipizide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actos (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pioglitazone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15-30 mg once daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/actos\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Actos coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lantus Solostar (insulin glargine)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type 1 diabetes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mellitus<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individualized dose injected subcutaneously once daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lantus-solostar\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lantus Solostar coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"top-5-tradjenta-alternatives\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 5 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradjenta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are some of the most common alternatives to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradjenta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-januvia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Januvia<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a fellow <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DPP-4 inhibitor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Januvia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is closely related to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradjenta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They have similar efficacy and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=c797ea5c-cab7-494b-9044-27eba0cfe40f\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including nasal or throat irritation and a warning about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pancreatitis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> risk. Unlike <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradjenta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Januvia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must be dosed differently for patients with kidney function impairment. The only reason to favor <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Januvia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradjenta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is usually insurance coverage and lower <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/healthcare-defined-copay\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">copays<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to the availability of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sitagliptin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the generic form of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Januvia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-metformin-er\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ER<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, regular and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extended release<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is often the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/type-2-diabetes\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20351199#:~:text=Metformin%20(Fortamet%2C%20Glumetza%2C%20others,may%20need%20to%20take%20supplements.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first-line medication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Its long history and proven benefits for lowering blood sugar and slowing disease progression have kept it in a favored status for years. Being relatively cheap as a generic is a bonus. It is also conveniently manufactured in combination tablets with numerous other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anti-diabetic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> drugs, including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">linagliptin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the form of Jentadueto XR.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The downfall of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metformin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is most often its gastrointestinal <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like diarrhea and nausea. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extended-release<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> version has less risk of these adverse reactions, but it does not completely avoid them. Nonetheless, it is typically a medication that must be tried first before other options are approved by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance plans<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> utilizing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/step-therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">step-therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/prior-authorization\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prior authorization process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-ozempic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/expanding-use-glp-1s\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gained notoriety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for off-label use in assisting with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a well-proven option for treating <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the use that it actually has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=adec4fd2-6858-4c99-91d4-531f5f2a2d79\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food and Drug Administration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) approval<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GLP-1<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agonist<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a similar <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">incretin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-based mechanism as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradjenta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but is more potent and long-lasting. As a result, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is favored when needing help with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucose<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> control.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a weekly injection rather than an oral pill. For those who are injection-averse, Rybelus has the same active ingredient, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">semaglutide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in a pill form taken daily. Either form carries a sizable price tag. Neither <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">semaglutide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> product nor any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GLP-1<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agonist,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for that matter, should be used alongside <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradjenta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DPP-4 inhibitors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to their overlapping mechanisms of action.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-mounjaro\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Mounjaro<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coupling <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GLP-1<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agonist<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> activity with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucose<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor activity gives Mounjaro a dual action in combating <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The double <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">incretin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mechanism may also explain why it tends to lead to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10341852\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ozempic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By themselves, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/dual-gip-glp-1-receptor-agonists\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GLP-1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/GIP <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agonists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DPP-4 inhibitors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> do not cause <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hypoglycemia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (excessively <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low blood sugars<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) unless they are combined with other diabetes meds like insulins or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sulfonylureas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Once again, the price and injectable format could be seen as detractors to Mounjaro compared to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradjenta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-jardiance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jardiance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GLP-1<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agonists<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SGLT-2 inhibitors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have gained favor in recent years due to their additional benefits. In the case of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SGLT-2 inhibitors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jardiance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they have clinical study data demonstrating better <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36331190\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kidney<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26378978\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart disease outcomes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Achieving this and controlling blood sugar in the setting of diabetes can be a compelling reason to choose them over a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DPP-4 inhibitor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A heightened <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=faf3dd6a-9cd0-39c2-0d2e-232cb3f67565\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">risk of urinary tract infection and genitourinary yeast infection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an unfortunate feature of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jardiance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other members of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug class<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that could dissuade you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"natural-alternatives-to-tradjenta\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural alternatives to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradjenta<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting to the goal with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes mellitus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> management often requires multiple measures. A healthy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29882884\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and individualized <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28708479\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exercise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regimen are essential for all. Oftentimes, multiple <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetes medications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be necessary. Dietary supplements and herbal remedies may be of interest, but one\u2019s healthcare provider should vet them to ensure they are both effective and safe. Two prime examples are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31425768\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cinnamon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22218620\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fiber<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supplements. They both have evidence from clinical studies showing positive results without untoward risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-switch-to-a-tradjenta-alternative\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to switch to a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradjenta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> alternative<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before making a change, get the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical advice<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your doctor. Explain your concerns with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradjenta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and why you are interested in switching. The two of you can review the other options, highlighting the pros and cons of each. Ultimately, your insurance\u2019s drug <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-is-a-formulary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">formulary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may have a large say in what options are available. If <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/tradjenta-without-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradjenta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s price is a factor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, get a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription-discount-card\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare discount card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and show it to your pharmacist to see your savings on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradjenta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and alternatives. Changing from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradjenta<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> requires careful consideration and planning, but if it is agreed that it is best to move on, the drug does not need to be weaned off.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"choosing-the-right-path-for-diabetes-treatment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right path for diabetes treatment<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a lot to consider when choosing the optimal diabetes treatment strategy. Drug <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and costs must be considered, as well as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucose<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-lowering efficacy and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/glp-1-benefits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">additional benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The other medications on your list and health conditions in your past could impact choosing the right regimen, too. As a result, you should lean on your team of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> professionals in the doctor\u2019s office and pharmacy to ensure your diabetes treatment is optimized.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An oral tablet, taken once daily, with minimal side effects, Tradjenta is an effective treatment to lower blood sugar levels in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Despite all of those glowing characteristics, it is not unusual to need to find an alternative to prescription Tradjenta. 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