Who should not use Farxiga?
Allergies to Ingredients. People who are allergic to any of the following should not use Farxiga.
- Dapagliflozin
- Farxiga
- Any of the ingredients in the specific product dispensed
Your pharmacist can tell you all of the ingredients in Farxiga.
Kidney Problems and Chronic Kidney Disease. Farxiga should not be used to treat chronic kidney disease if you have polycystic kidney disease or take or have recently taken a medicine for your kidney disease that lowers your body’s ability to fight infection, such as prednisone.
Kidney Problems and Type 2 Diabetes. Farxiga should not be used to lower your blood sugar if your kidneys are not working as well as they should be. If there is a concern about the health of your kidneys, your healthcare provider may do tests to determine if they are working well enough to take this medicine.
What should I know about Farxiga before using it?
Do not take Farxiga unless it has been prescribed to you by a healthcare provider. Take it as prescribed.
Do not share Farxiga with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them.
Keep Farxiga out of the reach of children.
If you have diabetes, certain conditions that cause increased stress on your body, like fever, trauma (such as a car accident), infection, or surgery can change the amount of diabetes medicines you need to take to control your diabetes. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any of these conditions to decide if your medicine needs to be changed.
If you have diabetes, talk to your healthcare provider about how to prevent, recognize, and manage low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), and diabetes-related problems.
People who are 65 years or older can be at greater risk for some side effects from Farxiga. Talk to your healthcare provider about your risks if you are in this age group.
People who have kidney problems can be at greater risk for some side effects from Farxiga. Talk to your healthcare provider about your risks if you have kidney problems.
You can take Farxiga with or without food.
Farxiga will cause your pee to test positive for glucose (sugar).
Your healthcare provider will run lab tests to see how well your kidneys are working and make sure you are not dehydrated before starting Farxiga.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before using Farxiga?
Tell your healthcare provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them determine if Farxiga is right for you.
In particular, make sure that you discuss any of the following.
Risk factors for diabetic ketoacidosis. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following risk factors for diabetic ketoacidosis. Your healthcare provider may monitor you more closely or choose a different medicine for you.
- Type 1 diabetes or a history of diabetic ketoacidosis. Your healthcare provider may want you to monitor for ketones (acids made in your liver) if you are taking Farxiga.
- Decrease in your insulin dose
- Serious infection
- Low-salt diet. Your healthcare provider may suggest you stop using a low-salt diet.
- Drink alcohol often or in large amounts
- Pancreas problems, including a history of pancreatitis or surgery on your pancreas.
- Dehydration
- Eating or drinking less than normal
- Vomiting or diarrhea
History of genital yeast infections. Tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of genital (penis or vagin*) yeast infections. This may make it more likely that you will have yeast infections of the vagin* or penis while taking Farxiga. Your healthcare provider may choose a different medicine for you.
Other Current and Past Health Conditions. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following.
- Liver problems
- History of kidney or bladder infections or difficulty peeing.
- Have surgery scheduled.
Other Medicines and Supplements. Farxiga may interact with other medicines and supplements. Before taking Farxiga, tell your healthcare provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. See the Interactions section for more details.
Pregnancy. Farxiga may cause harm to an unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you are or plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant, contact your healthcare provider right away.
Breastfeeding. It is not known if Farxiga passes into breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your healthcare provider will advise you if you should stop breastfeeding or stop Farxiga.
How can I get more information about Farxiga?
For more information about Farxiga, you can visit the manufacturer’s website at https://www.farxiga.com/ or call them at 855-3FARXIGA (855-332-7944).
