Jardiance

[catswhiskas]

I am type 2 diabetic my doctor has prescribed Jardiance too help with my blood sugars, since I have started taking them I am constipated and find it very difficult to go. Was going to talk about it to the nurse but they have cancelled my appt for the time being. Is this a normal thing with Jardiance and what is the best thing to do.

[LadyCG]

I don't think constipation was reported in clinical studies but Empagliflozin might dehydrate you so it would be wise to up your fluid intake and mention it to the Diabetes Nurse Specialist

[wolf63]

I have recently started taking it. I was lectured by the Renal consultant about my fluid intake.

The drug makes you pee the sugars in your system and you have to increase your fluid intake.

Good luck with it.

[Redhelen72]

Dehydration mentioned here as a side effect

https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/jardiance-side-effects#mild-side-effects

[gingejbee]

Whenever my GP prescribes a drug that can cause constipation, he also prescribes Fybogel (ispaghula husk drink) to be used once or twice a day. Does the trick.

[catswhiskas]

Thank you, I too looked up the studies and constipation was not mentioned. I have upped my water intake a lot, in fact sometimes I can't seem to drink enough. Looks like I will have to try something from the chemist, just don't know why this has started since I have been on the tablets.

[LadyCG]

Have you changed your diet at the same time, such as reducing carbohydrate intake?

[catswhiskas]

No ,I have not changed my diet

[Redhelen72]

Whilst constipation is not mentioned but dehydration is and they can be linked.
Up your fluids and discuss with your medical professional

[catswhiskas]

Thank you all, think I need to make a new appt.

[Buenchico]

I can't help directly with regard to Jardiance but I can tell you that when high-strength chemotherapy simply brought my bowels to a total standstill, this stuff was fantastic for solving the problem. (One of the great things about it is that it's easy to adjust the dosage. Start with two packs per day but switch to one or three packs per day instead as needed):
https://lloydspharmacy.com/products/laxido-orange-powder-sachets-x-30

[catswhiskas]

Thank you Buenchico

[Xeronema]

Only thing I can add is that I'd probably only use one sachet of Laxido a day, at least for the first couple of days (see how you toilet and adjust accordingly). My OH and I have been on and off Laxido Orange for the last 5+ years. I always start on a sachet every day or every other day, to begin with - sound advice from my GP.

I guess you can't really go too far wrong, you just may end up with very loose stools, depending on how your body responds to it.

[catswhiskas]

Thank you xeronema