The three common side effects of empagliflozin also known as Jardiance are increased urination, genital yeast infections and urinary tract infections.
These common side effects that occur with empagliflozin are also often accompanied by other symptoms like redness and itching in your genital area, needing to urinate more often and burning during urination, which is a result of the mechanism of the empagliflozin drug that removes sugar through your urine.
Other frequent side effects of empagliflozin are dehydration, nausea and upper respiratory infections.
The drug empagliflozin also known by it's brand name of Jardiance is a high risk medication as empagliflozin or Jardiance comes with significant risks which include severe urinary tract infections, increased risk of lower limb amputations and dehydration as well as potential for fatal ketoacidosis.
These conditions require careful monitoring and immediate medical attention, especially for severe symptoms like genital pain, trouble breathing and nausea.
Ketoacidosis is an emergency and you should seek immediate medical attention in the case of ketoacidosis.
Jardiance is considered a safe medication as well, even though there's some serious risks associated with it.
Jardiance is beneficial for blood sugar and heart health, but you must be aware of the serious possible side effects that can occur like the genital infections, ketoacidosis, dehydration and potential amputation risk, especially when Jardiance is combined with other diabetic medications like sulfonylureas and insulin.
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious and life threatening condition with high ketones, which can lead to hospitalization or death, and requires immediate medical attention for treating.
The symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis are stomach pain, trouble breathing and fatigue and some people may not be aware of the diabetic ketoacidosis until it's too late.
Dehydration from Jardiance can cause dizziness as well as kidney problems, especially with vomiting, diarrhea or intense heat.
And serious infections like severe urinary tract infections and necrotizing fasciitis which is a flesh eating infection in the genital area can also occur with Jardiance.
And when taking Jardiance you can be at an increased risk of lower limb amputation like the toes, feet or legs, especially if you have existing foot issues or poor circulation.
Low blood sugar which is also known as hypoglycemia is also a potential risk when combining Jardiance with sulfonylureas or insulin.
If you notice any signs of diabetic ketoacidosis such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue or trouble breathing or you notice any signs of serious infection like redness, fever, swelling, pain in your genital area or urinary tract you should contact a doctor or get to the ER immediately.