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A member asked:
Doc recommended i start taking farxiga for stage 3 ckd. seems like a really dangerous drug. thoughts?
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Farxiga is to improve blood sugar so if decline in kidney function is related to DM this might improve the DM and thus the CKD. Go to Drugs.com and look up side effects and risks when one has CKD. Then enter all other drugs he is taking into interaction check and discuss with Dr. The two of them can them discuss the risks and benefits of taking this to slow CKD progression to need for dialysis.
Answered 6/5/2022
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The reports on farziga for preventing risk of kidney failure or renal deaths are extremely encouraging. It will not reverse kidney pathology though.. I wouldn't consider this a dangerous medication and encourage you to follow your physician's advice.
Answered 6/5/2022
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