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Heart Medications.

(29 Posts)
Thorntrees Tue 27-May-25 18:47:59

I don’t take this medication though I am on other heart drugs.
I suggest you look on the ‘Health Unlocked’ website where it is often mentioned and lots of posters seem to have experience of it.
Hope this helps.

YorkLady Tue 27-May-25 17:13:21

It’s commonly used to treat T2 diabetes, which when used in conjunction with a healthy diet, reduces your blood sugar levels.
They must have mentioned this just in case his blood sugar levels fall too low. It appears to have been used for quite a while, so I presume it’s a very safe drug.

teabagwoman Tue 27-May-25 17:06:07

I don’t have any knowledge of this drug but would suggest that you bear in mind that there is a tendency for drug reviews to be dominated by reviews from people who feel that the medication gave them problems. I suggest that he talks to his doctor or a pharmacist about the medication and get them to explain what may happen if he doesn’t take it. With many of these meds it’s a case of weighing up the benefits against the possible downsides.

beautybumble Tue 27-May-25 16:37:02

Hello. My friend who is 75, has just been told he should start taking Dapagliflozin. He had a valve replacement operation over a year ago and has been feeling very well since . He feels afraid because the side effects are a concern. He will take these if he is told he should, but we wondered if any of you had any experience of this medication? The reviews don't look very encouraging so I thought I would ask all of you. Thank you.