Januvia and Menstruation irregular - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Menstruation irregular is reported as a side effect among people who take Januvia (sitagliptin phosphate), especially for people who are 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Plan B One-Step, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Menstruation irregular when taking Januvia. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 71,642 people who have side effects when taking Januvia from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Januvia?

Januvia has active ingredients of sitagliptin phosphate. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 72,818 Januvia users. Check the latest studies of Januvia.

What is Menstruation irregular?

Menstruation irregular is found to be associated with 620 drugs and 912 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Menstruation irregular.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

71,642 people reported to have side effects when taking Januvia.
Among them, 13 people (0.02%) have Menstruation irregular.

Could Januvia cause Menstruation irregular?

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Januvia when they have Menstruation irregular? *

What is the age of people who have Menstruation irregular when taking Januvia? *

What are other drugs people take besides Januvia? *

What are other side effects people have besides Menstruation irregular? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 30.77%
Diabetes Mellitus Inadequate Control: 4 people, 30.77%
Abdominal Pain: 3 people, 23.08%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 23.08%
Follicular Thyroid Cancer (cancer of the thyroid): 2 people, 15.38%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 2 people, 15.38%
Migraine (headache): 2 people, 15.38%
Menstruation Delayed (late menstruation cycle): 2 people, 15.38%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 15.38%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 2 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 23.08%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 15.38%
Birth Control: 2 people, 15.38%
Pernicious Anaemia (anaemia due to lack of vitamin b12): 1 person, 7.69%
Parkinson's Disease: 1 person, 7.69%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 1 person, 7.69%
Iron Deficiency: 1 person, 7.69%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 7.69%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 7.69%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Liao KF, Lin CL, Lai SW, Chen WC, "Sitagliptin use and risk of acute pancreatitis in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a population-based case-control study in Taiwan", European journal of internal medicine, 2016 Jan .
Belice T, Yuce S, Kizilkaya B, Kurt A, Cure E, "Noncardiac pulmonary edema induced by sitagliptin treatment", Journal of family medicine and primary care, 2014 Jan .
Coskun, M., & Adak, I. , "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Jan .
Misgar, R. A., Bhat, J. A., Wani, A. I., & Bashir, M. I., "Sitagliptin induced splenic infarcts", Clinical Diabetology, 2014 Jan .
Stricklin SM, Stoecker WV, Rader RK, Hood AF, Litt JZ, Schuman TP, "Persistent edematous-plaque photosensitivity observed with sitagliptin phosphate (Januvia?)", Dermatology online journal, 2012 Feb .
Liao KF, Lin CL, Lai SW, Chen WC, "Sitagliptin use and risk of acute pancreatitis in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a population-based case-control study in Taiwan", European journal of internal medicine, 2016 Jan .
Belice T, Yuce S, Kizilkaya B, Kurt A, Cure E, "Noncardiac pulmonary edema induced by sitagliptin treatment", Journal of family medicine and primary care, 2014 Jan .
Coskun, M., & Adak, I. , "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Jan .
Misgar, R. A., Bhat, J. A., Wani, A. I., & Bashir, M. I., "Sitagliptin induced splenic infarcts", Clinical Diabetology, 2014 Jan .
Stricklin SM, Stoecker WV, Rader RK, Hood AF, Litt JZ, Schuman TP, "Persistent edematous-plaque photosensitivity observed with sitagliptin phosphate (Januvia?)", Dermatology online journal, 2012 Feb .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sitagliptin phosphate (the active ingredients of Januvia) and Januvia (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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