Review the side-effects of Dapagliflozin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
General: Weakness, feeling tired.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, pain in the stomach.
Urinary System: Frequent urination which may result in dehydration and low blood pressure; urinary and genital fungal infection or other urinary tract infections resulting in symptoms of burning sensation while urinating, vaginal discharge in women, cloudy urine or penis discharge in men; and reduced kidney function which can cause bone fractures.
Allergic reactions: Rash, hives, itching of the skin, breathing difficulties, swelling of the face, lips, mouth or the tongue.
Blood: Low blood sugar levels, increase in cholesterol levels.
• Caution should be exercised in patients with low blood pressure during treatment with dapagliflozin. Low blood volume should be corrected before treatment with dapagliflozin.
• It should be used with caution in patients at a risk for bone fracture.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
General: Weakness, feeling tired.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, pain in the stomach.
Urinary System: Frequent urination which may result in dehydration and low blood pressure; urinary and genital fungal infection or other urinary tract infections resulting in symptoms of burning sensation while urinating, vaginal discharge in women, cloudy urine or penis discharge in men; and reduced kidney function which can cause bone fractures.
Allergic reactions: Rash, hives, itching of the skin, breathing difficulties, swelling of the face, lips, mouth or the tongue.
Blood: Low blood sugar levels, increase in cholesterol levels.
Other Precautions :
• Consuming alcohol may cause changes in the blood sugar level; consult with your physician on the safe use of alcohol while taking dapagliflozin.• Caution should be exercised in patients with low blood pressure during treatment with dapagliflozin. Low blood volume should be corrected before treatment with dapagliflozin.
• It should be used with caution in patients at a risk for bone fracture.