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Who can and cannot take dapagliflozin - Brand name: Forxiga

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

Page last reviewed: 24 February 2022
Next review due: 24 February 2025