Question 1

What is Empagliflozin used for?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 diabetes (sugar disease), heart failure, protecting the kidneys in people with diabetes

Question 2

How do you take Empagliflozin?

Accepted Answer

Take one tablet (usually 10 mg) once daily in the morning, with or without food. Your doctor may increase it to 25 mg if your blood sugar is still not well controlled. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Drink plenty of water throughout the day while taking this medicine.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Empagliflozin?

Accepted Answer

Frequent urination (you will pee more often because the drug removes sugar through urine), vaginal yeast infections in women (itching and discharge), urinary tract infections (burning sensation when urinating), thirst and mild dizziness, mild nausea

Question 4

Who should not take Empagliflozin?

Accepted Answer

People allergic to empagliflozin, people with type 1 diabetes, people with severe kidney problems or on dialysis, people who are severely dehydrated, and anyone who has had diabetic ketoacidosis.

Question 5

Is Empagliflozin safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Empagliflozin is not safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding — do not use it if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing a baby; consult your doctor for a safer alternative.

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