Interesting article regarding use of this drug

Sodium glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, originally developed for the treatment of type-2 diabetes, have shown efficacy in improving cardiovascular outcomes in patients with heart failure (both in heart failure with reduced and preserved ejection fraction), with and without diabetes. Additional evidence has been accumulating on the favorable effects of SGLT2 inhibitors in other cardiovascular pathologies.

[link.springer.com]

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Every drug has side effects and everyone is unique whether they tend to get them. With heart failure one may have to put up with some annoying side effects:

(Drugs.com)
Serious side effects of Dapagliflozin
Along with its needed effects, dapagliflozin may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking dapagliflozin:

More common

Anxiety
bladder pain
bloody or cloudy urine
blurred vision
chills
cold sweats
confusion
cool, pale skin
decreased frequency or amount of urine
depression
difficult, burning, or painful urination
dizziness
fast heartbeat
frequent urge to urinate
headache
increased hunger
increased thirst
itching of the vagina or genitals
loss of appetite
loss of consciousness
lower back or side pain
nausea
nightmares
seizures
shakiness
slurred speech
swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
thick, white vaginal discharge with mild or no odor
trouble breathing
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
weight gain



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/17/2024 11:54PM by susan.d.

Every drug I know of has side effects. Even tylenol, aspirin. Always weight the beneifts vs the risks.