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What Can I Do About Switching From Novolog To Farxiga When I Have Bad Side Effects From Taking Farxiga?

Hi I am a uncontrolled diabetic. I am now on glimepiride 4 mg. twice a day, 15 units of Lantus and 2mg. of novoLog before breakfast and 4 mg. before dinner . My doctor wants to put me on Farxiga once a day in place of the novoLog I do not like the side effects of Farxiga. What do you think
Wed, 2 Nov 2022
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Hi,

Forxiga is good drug for uncontrolled diabetes. You should go as per advice of your doctor n consult for better management.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pinal Vaghasiya, General & Family Physician
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What Can I Do About Switching From Novolog To Farxiga When I Have Bad Side Effects From Taking Farxiga?

Hi, Forxiga is good drug for uncontrolled diabetes. You should go as per advice of your doctor n consult for better management. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pinal Vaghasiya, General & Family Physician