Is Jardiance Advisable For Diabetes?

Posted on Mon, 28 Aug 2023

Question: dr Ditah is it ok to take 1 day Jardiance 10mg

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is safe!

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Jardiance is used for treatment of diabetes. Following your last tests results, diabetes was a major concern to me. It is a good thing that you have started treatment. Jardiance is a good medication. Feel free to take it.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Chobufo Ditah, General & Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

If you’re looking for blood work I may have kidney problem that’s why I asked if this medication is OK

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I will not recommend this drug!

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Given your last GFR of 39, I will not recommend this drug. Ask your doctor to consider safer drugs for the management of your diabetes and not this.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Chobufo Ditah, General & Family Physician

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng