Janumet XR Coupons & Prices

Janumet XR FAQs

How much does Janumet XR cost without insurance?

Without insurance coverage, the retail price of Janumet XR could be $682.83 for 60, 50-1000mg tablet extended release 24 hours or higher. If you bring a free SingleCare savings card with you when you go to pick up your prescription, you may be able to pay our lowest price of $324.74 for 60, 50-1000mg tablet extended release 24 hours. Janumet XR coupons can be found on the SingleCare website or mobile app and can be used at many pharmacies.

How much does Janumet XR cost with insurance?

The copay of Janumet XR with insurance is based on your insurance coverage and your insurance plan's drug formulary. You must consult your pharmacist to determine your exact cost for Janumet XR when you use insurance.

You can easily find Janumet XR pricing by searching the SingleCare website or app. Using your SingleCare discount card, Janumet XR costs $324.74 for 60, 50-1000mg tablet extended release 24 hours. SingleCare's free coupons may provide greater value than your insurance coverage.

Even if your out-of-pocket costs with insurance are cheaper today, your SingleCare savings on your next refill could be even better. We're constantly reviewing prescription prices for our customers.

Does Medicare cover Janumet XR, and how much does it cost?

Most Medicare plans cover Janumet XR. Out-of-pocket expenses will vary based on your plan’s formulary. Using SingleCare coupons can make your Janumet XR prescription more affordable when compared to Medicare. For example, you'll only owe $324.74 for 60, 50-1000mg tablet extended release 24 hours when you use our copay card.

Is there a generic of Janumet XR?

Janumet XR is a brand-name drug. Generic Janumet XR has not yet been approved or released in the U.S. While you wait for a cheaper alternative to become available, you can claim SingleCare savings on the brand-name drug at select drugstores. You can always call or visit your local pharmacy to see if our Janumet XR coupons are accepted at that pharmacy's location.

What is Janumet XR?

Janumet XR is an FDA-approved prescription drug containing metformin and sitagliptin to improve blood sugar levels in adults diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Sitagliptin helps increase the amount of insulin your body produces while reducing the amount of a substance called glucagon. Glucagon, produced in the pancreas, can cause your liver to produce more sugar (glucose). Metformin reduces the amount of sugar your liver releases into your blood, allowing your body to respond to insulin more efficiently. Janumet XR works better with exercise and a balanced diet.

What doses of Janumet XR are available?

Janumet XR is available as an oral tablet in strengths of 50-500 mg, 50-1000 mg, and 100-1000 mg. In this formulation, sitagliptin is immediate-release, and metformin is extended-release. Janumet XR is usually taken once a day to control blood sugar levels. Your healthcare provider will determine which dosage of Janumet XR is best depending on your condition and other medications you may be taking. Read the full medication guide and follow your healthcare provider’s instructions before taking Janumet XR.

What is the best time of day to take Janumet XR? 

Take Janumet XR once daily with a meal. Do not split, chew, or crush the tablet—swallow it whole. If you take two tablets daily, take them together at the same time.   

What are the side effects of Janumet XR?

The most common side effects of Janumet XR are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, gas, stomach pain, and indigestion. This medication can also induce ovulation, so there is a potential for unintended pregnancy. Discuss with your healthcare provider if this is a concern. 

Serious side effects of Janumet XR include inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), kidney damage/failure, heart failure, joint pain, and others. Get immediate medical attention if you experience any of these side effects. 

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) may occur. It is more likely to occur if you take Janumet XR with insulin or a sulfonylurea drug such as glimepiride, glipizide, or glyburide. Before taking Janumet XR, talk to your healthcare provider about hypoglycemia and blood sugar monitoring. 

Allergic reactions are rare. Get emergency medical help if you experience hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. 

Severe-life threatening skin reactions have occurred in rare cases. Get emergency medical help if you experience fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple rash, or blistering or peeling skin.

Janumet XR has a black box warning, the most serious warning required by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). There have been cases of lactic acidosis (a buildup of lactic acid in the bloodstream) associated with metformin, an ingredient in Janumet XR. These cases have resulted in serious illness and death. Symptoms may include malaise (feeling unwell), muscle pain, difficulty breathing, sleepiness, dizziness, coldness, and stomach pain. A diagnosis of lactic acidosis will require hemodialysis, as well as stopping the medication. Certain people at higher risk, including:

• Adults 65 years and older

• People with kidney problems

• People who take certain medications

• People who are undergoing certain radiology studies, surgery, or other procedures

• People who drink excess alcohol

• People with liver problems

This is not a full list of side effects, and others may occur. Consult your healthcare provider for questions and more information about side effects.

Can you take Janumet XR and metformin together? 

Janumet XR contains metformin as one of its two ingredients, so by taking Janumet XR, you are already taking metformin. Ask your healthcare provider if you have any questions about how to take your medication.