What is Jardiance?
Jardiance (its generic name is empagliflozin) is a medication that’s used to help control blood sugar levels in adults that have type 2 diabetes.
Prescription Jardiance medications can be used either as a solo treatment alongside a healthy diet and exercise, or it can be used in combination with:
- Metformin
- Other diabetes medications (i.e., a sulfonylurea, pioglitazone, etc.)
Jardiance can also be used as a method to reduce your risk of life-threatening cardiovascular issues relating to your heart or blood vessels.
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How does Jardiance work?
The medication Jardiance (and its generic name empagliflozin) work by helping to expel excess glucose from your body through your urine.
Using Jardiance for diabetes helps to control blood sugar levels within your body, alongside diet and exercise, if you have type 2 diabetes.
What is Jardiance used to treat?
If you’ve been wondering “what is Jardiance used for?”, Jardiance is used as a method to help control blood sugar levels in patients that have type 2 diabetes. It can be used either alone or as a combination diabetes medication
In some cases, it’s also used as a preventative treatment for people with type 2 diabetes to reduce the risk of severe cardiovascular episodes (relating to your blood vessels or heart), which could be life-threatening.
How do you take Jardiance?
How long does Jardiance last after you take it?
What are the common side effects of Jardiance?
Not everyone who orders Jardiance online in Canada will experience side effects, but the side effects of Jardiance medications may include:
- Unusual thirst
- Dehydration
- Needing to pee more often than usual
- Itching
- Rash
- Straining or mild pain while urinating
If any of these potential side effects of Jardiance begin to become severe, you should talk to your practitioner right away. They might be able to suggest an alternative dosage or medication to Jardiance, without the interactions that you’re experiencing.
In addition to these side effects of Jardiance, there are some more serious side effects to be mindful of. Be sure to talk to your practitioner immediately if you start to experience:
- Low blood sugar
- Urinary tract infections
- Genital infections
- Severe dehydration
- Allergic skin reactions
- Low blood pressure
- Kidney problems
- Acute kidney infection
- Infection that spreads (sepsis)
- Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
At this time, there are no known side effects of Jardiance on your eyes, which is a concern with some diabetes medications.
Who shouldn't take Jardiance?
There are a number of people who shouldn’t accept online Jardiance prescriptions, including:
- Patients with type 1 diabetes
- Patients with history of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Patients with severe kidney problems and/or those on dialysis
- Patients who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
- Patients who are currently breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed
- Patients under the age of 18
- Patients over the age of 85
- Patients who are allergic to certain milk sugars (Jardiance medications contain lactose)
In addition to these people, there are certain conditions that may cause negative interactions with Jardiance prescriptions. You should talk to your practitioner before taking Jardiance if you:
- Are older than 65
- Have or have ever had liver disease
- Have or have had kidney problems
- Have heart disease
- Have low blood pressure
- Are taking medication for high blood pressure or a water pill
- Are taking other medications to lower your blood sugar (i.e., glyburide, gliclazide or glimepiride [sulfonylureas], or insulin)
- Have an increased risk of experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), such as:
- You’re frequently dehydrated, or suffer from excessive diarrhea, vomiting, and/or sweating
- You’re on a very low-carb diet
- You drink a lot of alcohol
- You have or have had problems with your pancreas (including surgery)
- You’re currently hospitalized for a surgery, serious illness, or serious infection
- You have a history of DKA
How Does Jardiance Help Treat Diabetes?
One of the most challenging parts of having diabetes is finding a method to control your blood sugars every day, so they stay stable and you stay healthy
Jardiance medications can help by removing excess glucose from your body, before it can build up in your blood and cause negative effects. It does this by excreting the excess glucose using your urine.
Also, using Jardiance can reduce the risk of catastrophic problems occurring during your treatments, if you’re at risk to experience cardiovascular issues.
What Should I Avoid While Taking Jardiance?
Alcohol is a diuretic, which causes your body to expel urine faster than normal and can lead to dehydration. Due to the concerns of dehydration while taking Jardiance, interactions with alcohol are something to be mindful of; especially if you frequently drink alcohol or drink large amounts during a single sitting.
Jardiance should only be taken once per day, so you should avoid ever taking a second dose of Jardiance during the same 24 hours. This can also intensify certain side effects like dehydration, as well as increase risks of DKA occurring.
Jardiance medications are known to increase cholesterol in your blood, so it’s recommended to avoid eating high-cholesterol foods regularly in your diet, as it may contribute to issues with your cholesterol levels.
In addition to these concerns, prescription Jardiance medications may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, so it’s not recommended to operate heavy machinery while using this treatment.
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