Pros & Cons
Farxiga Pros and Cons
- You only need to take one tablet of Farxiga by mouth once daily.
- You can take this medicine with or without food.
- It works well to lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Farxiga can lower the risk of hospitalization for heart failure in patients with heart failure, diabetes, established cardiovascular disease, and multiple cardiovascular risk factors.
- You can take Farxiga with other drugs for additional glycemic control.
- Farxiga is less likely to cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) than some other oral diabetes medicines
- Farxiga can increase the risk of developing a urinary tract infection or genital yeast infection.
- This medicine is not appropriate for people with severe kidney problems. This medication can also cause acute kidney injury for some people.
- You should not drink alcohol while on Farxiga.
- The brand name Farxiga is expensive, and no low-cost generic version is available yet.
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