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Dapagliflozin

Brand names: Farxiga

Dapagliflozin is an SGLT2 inhibitor that lowers blood sugar and protects the heart and kidneys.

Brand namesFarxiga
Type of medicineSGLT2 inhibitor
Prescription?Prescription
ImportantThis page is general information, not a prescription. Don't start, stop, or change a medicine without talking to your provider or pharmacist.

Overview

It's used for type 2 diabetes, and for heart failure and chronic kidney disease even without diabetes.

What it's used for

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Heart failure
  • Chronic kidney disease

How to take it

  • Take it once a day in the morning, with or without food.
  • Drink enough fluids.
  • Your provider may have you stop it a few days before surgery.

Your dose depends on your health and other medicines. Always follow your prescription label, and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.

Side effects

Common side effects

  • Genital yeast infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Peeing more
Call 911Nausea, vomiting, belly pain, tiredness, and trouble breathing (possible ketoacidosis), even if blood sugar isn't very high
Call 911Pain, redness, or swelling in the genital or anal area with fever
Call your provider todayDizziness, fainting, or very little urine
Call your provider todayBurning when peeing, back pain, or fever

Warnings

  • Not for type 1 diabetes.
  • Illness, fasting, and heavy drinking raise the risk of ketoacidosis.

Other medicines, foods, and alcohol

  • Insulin and sulfonylureas may need lower doses.
  • Water pills add to fluid loss.

Tell your provider and pharmacist about every medicine, vitamin, and supplement you take.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not recommended in the second and third trimesters or while breastfeeding.

Missed doses, overdose, and storage

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember, unless it's almost time for your next dose. Then skip the missed dose. Don't take two doses at once.

If someone takes too much

Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or get help online at poison.org. Call 911 if the person collapses, has a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be woken.

Storing it

Store at room temperature, away from heat and moisture (not in the bathroom), and out of reach of children and pets.

Conditions it's used for

Sources

Last updated 2026-11-13.