Another Farxiga question please

[am1875]

is anyone taking Farxiga and Eplerenone together and if so are there side effects such as dehydration? Also, how much fluid intake if on both? Thank you in advance.

[HeartyJames]

Yes they recommended 2.5 litres but it depends on you, as you may have restrictions. You need to ask the nurse

[Breesha]

I am struggling a bit on Farxiga , it’s been reduced to 5 gms , but I am on 10 gms of Bisopropol and have been for many yrs, I am hoping , mild headaches and dehydration will settle down on the reduced dose .

[am1875 in reply to Breesha]

May I ask how much fluid intake your doctor has advised ? Thank you.

[Blackknight57]

farixa has side effects too long to put up here. Read the leaflet inside the box.

I am on eplerenone equivalent and farixia.

Drink at least 6 mugs of drink a day, tea, coffee squash etc.

be careful not to drink too much an hour or so before bed, you will be up half the night.

[am1875 in reply to Blackknight57]

Thank you for replying. I’m confident that you know but coffee and tea contain caffeine which causes dehydration I’ve been told so personally I don’t include them in my 2 liters daily. What is your opinion? All the best.

[Blackknight57]

tea and coffee count as your daily liquid intake . Caffine is a diuretic makes you pee more.