What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Change in diet, eating less
-Changes to your insulin dose
-Dehydration
-Diet low in salt
-Frequently drink alcohol
-Having surgery
-History of amputation
-History of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
-History of foot sores caused by diabetes
-History of genital infections
-History of pancreatitis or pancreas problems
-History of urinary tract infections (UTI)
-Kidney disease
-Liver disease
-Nerve condition that causes pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet
-Peripheral vascular disease, narrowing of the blood vessels
-Serious infection
-Trouble passing urine
-Type 1 diabetes
-An unusual or allergic reaction to bexagliflozin, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breastfeeding
What may interact with this medication?
-Alcohol
-Insulin
-Lithium
-Sulfonylureas, such as glimepiride, glipizide, glyburide
-This medication may affect how other medications work, and other medications may affect the way this medication works. Talk with your care team about all of the medications you take. They may suggest changes to your treatment plan to lower the risk of side effects and to make sure your medications work as intended.
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress.
This medication can cause a serious condition in which there is too much acid in your blood. If you develop nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, unusual tiredness, or trouble breathing, stop taking this medication and call your care team right away. If possible, use a ketone dipstick to check for ketones in your urine.
A test called the HbA1C (A1C) will be monitored. This is a simple blood test. It measures your blood sugar control over the last 2 to 3 months. You will receive this test every 3 to 6 months.
Using this medication with insulin or a sulfonylurea may increase your risk of hypoglycemia. Learn how to check your blood sugar. Learn the symptoms of low and high blood sugar and how to manage them.
Always carry a quick-source of sugar with you in case you have symptoms of low blood sugar. Examples include hard sugar candy or glucose tablets. Make sure others know that you can choke if you eat or drink when you develop serious symptoms of low blood sugar, such as seizures or unconsciousness. Get medical help at once.
Tell your care team if you have high blood sugar. You might need to change the dose of your medication. If you are sick or exercising more than usual, you might need to change the dose of your medication.
Do not skip meals. Ask your care team if you should avoid alcohol. Many nonprescription cough and cold products contain sugar or alcohol. These can affect blood sugar.
Wear a medical ID bracelet or chain. Carry a card that describes your condition. List the medications and doses you take on the card.