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Jardiance ( empagliflozin ) anyone taking?

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My cardiologist wants to try me on it to see if it improves my laboured breathing ! Has anyone else been prescribed this medication which is normally prescribed for diabetes. I would appreciate any information on interactions and side effects.

Thank you in advance.

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HenryTudor

I’ve been taking it for some time. I’ve not experienced any side effects.

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Jillymo in reply toHenryTudor

That is good to know, thank you for your reply you have put my mind at rest.

Happy New Year

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HamishBoxer in reply toHenryTudor

Ditto here too.

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Alison_L

Hi Jillymo. My cardiologist started me on Dapagliflozin for my heart, but when I was tipping into type 2 diabetes. I immediately got excruciating back pain and had to stop the Dapa after a fortnight (although the pain lasted another 3or 4 months). When I next saw my cardiologist, he started me on Empagliflozin instead, and I’ve now been on it for about 3 years, with no obvious side effects.

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Jillymo

Hi Alison,

Thats great news to hear the Empa is suiting you better, there is nothing worse than suffering with back pain. I was concerned about urinary infections which is mentioned as a side effect ! I suffer with various autoimmune conditions and have to take a immune suppressant which is all so mentioned in write ups not to take - Only time will tell if I can tolerate them.

Bless you

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Alison_L in reply toJillymo

Good luck with them! I must admit I haven't heard of anyone being offered them in connection with breathing difficulties, but if it works, and without side effeects, then great :)

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Jillymo in reply toAlison_L

I suffered heart failure in 2019, scans showed I have an enlarged Aorta so now under sureveillence. The cardiologist said the meds will help my heart function better and relieve my laboured breathing on exertion.

Sorry I should have explained better.

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PinkKizzie

Hi Jillymo, I've been taking this medication for about 2 years now with no problems. Wishing you well.

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Jillymo

Thank you - Its all good news to my ears.

Happy New Year

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Floody

Yes. I have been prescribed Jardiance for the past 2 months and after 2 weeks I found that I could walk for longer without having to stop for breath. I believe one’s sugar levels can drop while taking it and I’m sure I have experienced that. I usually have then eaten something to bring up the levels and I feel better. If I fall to do this go into a downward weakening spiral.

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Jillymo

That is interesting and will have to watch out for that and make sure I eat. I am so pleased to know you can walk for longer.

Enjoy your new lease on life.

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