About Empagliflozin
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
Lowers blood sugar in type 2 diabetes by passing extra sugar out in the urine. It also protects the heart and kidneys and is used in heart failure.
How to take it
Take it once a day in the morning, with or without food. Drink enough water.
Common side effects
- Passing more urine.
- Fungal infection or itching around the private parts.
- Urine infection.
Call your doctor if
- Nausea, vomiting, belly pain or fast breathing, even with normal sugar. Get a ketone test the same day.
- Pain or swelling in the area between the legs.
- Before a surgery or on sick days.
Take care
Avoid very low-carbohydrate (keto) diets and heavy alcohol.
From our clinic: Keep the private area clean and dry. Pause it on sick days when you cannot eat or drink.