Hello Doctor,
My doctor set me up with an FNP (Family nurse practitioner) who advised me to start taking Farxiga. I am not sure if I should take this medication.I am curious about other professional opinions on this newly FDA approved drug. Should I stop this drug?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.
- Farxiga is a novel diabetic medicine which decreases blood sugar by reducing the absorption of sugar from kidney.
- Since more sugar is getting excreted in the urine, blood sugar starts reducing and thus blood glucose levels start coming down.
- Though it still needs to complete phase 4 studies, this drug is pretty much safe as of now.
- The only concern is that it may increase the risk of urinary infections and genital infections.
- But still you can go ahead as these are not very serious complications.
For further follow up consult an endocrinologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/endocrinologist
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