Who can take dapagliflozin
Most adults can take dapagliflozin.
Most children aged 10 years old and over can take it for type 2 diabetes.
Who may not be able to take dapagliflozin
Dapagliflozin is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to dapagliflozin or any other medicine
- have sugar (glucose) and ketones (a type of chemical) in your pee – there are home tests for this
- have kidney or liver disease
- have low blood pressure (hypotension)
- often get urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- are due to have surgery
- are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding