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How Effective Is Farxiga Drug In Treating Diabetes?
Question: I am diabetic and I am wondering if the new drug farxiga is safe. I read on the web that two side effects are breast cancer and bladder cancer.
Brief Answer:
Recently FDA approved but still have to wait
Detailed Answer:
Dear friend , greetings from HCM. I understand your concern. This drug is FDA approved and proved yo be effective in trials. Very rarely it leads to cancer . remote chances
But I don't advice till metformin is working and you don't have any problems . there is no need to go for other drugs.
Take care thank you for contacting us .
Recently FDA approved but still have to wait
Detailed Answer:
Dear friend , greetings from HCM. I understand your concern. This drug is FDA approved and proved yo be effective in trials. Very rarely it leads to cancer . remote chances
But I don't advice till metformin is working and you don't have any problems . there is no need to go for other drugs.
Take care thank you for contacting us .
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Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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