Tradjenta dosage: A detailed guide

This article describes Tradjenta’s dosage and strength and gives details on how to take it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for Tradjenta. If you want to know more about Tradjenta, see this overview article. It covers details about the drug’s uses and side effects, and more.

Tradjenta is a brand-name medication that comes as a tablet that you swallow. It isn’t available in a generic version. This article describes dosages of Tradjenta.

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Form and strength of Tradjenta

Tradjenta comes as follows:

• Form: tablet that you swallow
• Strength: 5 milligrams (mg)

Dosage of Tradjenta

This article describes the recommended dosage for Tradjenta. The drugmaker provides these dosages.

If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of Tradjenta without your doctor’s recommendation.

Usual recommended dosage of Tradjenta in adults

Tradjenta can be taken with or without food. The usual dosing is:

• Dose: 5 mg
• Frequency: per day

Note: The maximum dosage of Tradjenta given in studies was 10 mg per day. But this was done to learn more about the safety of Tradjenta. Taking 10 mg per day isn’t an approved dose by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Dosage adjustments for Tradjenta

Your doctor will prescribe a dosage of Tradjenta based on several factors. These include:

• your age
• other medications you take
• other health conditions you may have

Missed dose of Tradjenta

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist right away if you realize you forgot to take a dose of Tradjenta. They may advise you to take the missed dose. Or they may advise you to skip it and take your next dose as scheduled.

For tips on how to plan your doses of Tradjenta and avoid missing a dose, read this article. You could also try:

• downloading a reminder app on your phone
• setting an alarm
• putting a note where you’ll see it, such as on your calendar, bathroom mirror, or bedside table

Frequently asked questions

Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about Tradjenta and its dosage.

How long does it take for Tradjenta to start working?

Tradjenta should start working within a few days of treatment. But it may take several weeks to see the full effects.

Talk with your doctor about when you should be evaluated to see whether Tradjenta is working for you.

Is Tradjenta taken long term?

Yes, doctors typically prescribe Tradjenta as a long-term treatment for type 2 diabetes. If you and your doctor determine that it’s safe and effective for your condition, you’ll likely take it long term.

If you have questions about how long you should take Tradjenta, talk with your doctor.

How Tradjenta is taken

You swallow Tradjenta once per day with or without food. 

Your doctor may advise that you take this medication around the same time each day. This helps keep a consistent amount of the drug in your body. And that can help the drug work more effectively.

If it’s hard for you to swallow tablets, view this article. It provides suggestions on how to swallow medications that come in pill form.

Also, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re having difficulty taking your medication. They can offer recommendations about taking it.

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Overdose of Tradjenta

It’s important that you do not take more Tradjenta than your doctor prescribes. Doing so can lead to harmful effects.

What to do if you take too much Tradjenta

If you think you’ve taken too much Tradjenta, call your doctor or pharmacist right away. Or you could call 800-222-1222 to speak with someone at America’s Poison Centers. You can also use its online resource. If you have severe symptoms, call 911 or a local emergency number immediately. You can also go to the closest emergency room.

What to ask your doctor

This article describes the usual recommended dosage for Tradjenta. If your doctor prescribes this medication, they’ll determine the dosage that’s best for you.

Do not change your dosage of Tradjenta without your doctor’s recommendation. You should take Tradjenta exactly as your doctor prescribes it. Let your doctor know if you have concerns or questions about your treatment plan.

Here’s a list of some possible questions you may want to ask your doctor:

• Can I take Tradjenta with my other medications?
• Will you change the dosage of my insulin or other medications for type 2 diabetes when I start taking Tradjenta?
• How do I know if Tradjenta is working for me?

Disclaimer: Optum Perks has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.