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Empagliflozin has anyone any experience of this?

(3 Posts)
Sago Fri 22-Nov-24 08:18:33

Growstuff Thank you this is very reassuring.

growstuff Fri 22-Nov-24 06:03:48

I've been taking dapagliflozin for over two years. Both drugs work in the same way and have the same listed side effects. The main ones are thrush and hypos. You will have been advised not to get dehydrated, don't skip meals and not to drink too much alcohol.

I haven't had any problems at all and it's been a game-changer for my diabetes. It's been by far the most effective drug at getting my HbA1c level down. It also has a protective effect on the heart and some people have lost weight and their cholesterol and blood pressure have gone down.

Sago Thu 21-Nov-24 17:11:57

I have just been prescribed this drug, has anyone tried it?
The potential side effects look grim😱.