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I had been on Ozempic successsfully for over 5 years but suddenly developed constant nausea, and of course it was unavailable most of the time anyway.

My endocrinologist tried me on Januvia (which wasn't very successful, my HPA1c kept rising and I put on weight), then on Trajenta. I also take 1000 mg Metformin night and morning, and 50 units Ryzodeg at night and also 8 units Novo Rapid after every meal (increasing it if necessary, according to my BGL). I had finally got to where I was having readings of high 5s to mid 6s, which I was happy with.

Yesterday I had my 6 monthly visit to my cardiologist and he has changed the Trajenta to Forxiga , saying that it was much better for anyone with a heart problem.

Has anyone had any experience with this? The cardiologist said that possible side effects could be bladder infections and/or thrush.

I can't talk to the endocrinologist about it because she has moved away and will not take phone consultations.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Win

Sorry to hear of your situation and dilemma, question have they provided you with the drugs information data sheet .. Its worthwhile reading  https://www.astrazeneca.ca/content/dam/az-ca/downloads/productinformation/forxiga-consumer-information-leaflet-en.pdf  I think it would be wise to seek another Endocrinologist since you have difficulty contacting your current one.. Good luck  

I had been on Ozempic successsfully for over 5 years but suddenly developed constant nausea, and of course it was unavailable most of the time anyway.

My endocrinologist tried me on Januvia (which wasn't very successful, my HPA1c kept rising and I put on weight), then on Trajenta. I also take 1000 mg Metformin night and morning, and 50 units Ryzodeg at night and also 8 units Novo Rapid after every meal (increasing it if necessary, according to my BGL). I had finally got to where I was having readings of high 5s to mid 6s, which I was happy with.

Yesterday I had my 6 monthly visit to my cardiologist and he has changed the Trajenta to Forxiga , saying that it was much better for anyone with a heart problem.

Has anyone had any experience with this? The cardiologist said that possible side effects could be bladder infections and/or thrush.

I can't talk to the endocrinologist about it because she has moved away and will not take phone consultations.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Win

Sorry to hear of your situation and dilemma, question have they provided you with the drugs information data sheet .. Its worthwhile reading  https://www.astrazeneca.ca/content/dam/az-ca/downloads/productinformation/forxiga-consumer-information-leaflet-en.pdf  I think it would be wise to seek another Endocrinologist since you have difficulty contacting your current one.. Good luck  

I had been on Ozempic successsfully for over 5 years but suddenly developed constant nausea, and of course it was unavailable most of the time anyway.

My endocrinologist tried me on Januvia (which wasn't very successful, my HPA1c kept rising and I put on weight), then on Trajenta. I also take 1000 mg Metformin night and morning, and 50 units Ryzodeg at night and also 8 units Novo Rapid after every meal (increasing it if necessary, according to my BGL). I had finally got to where I was having readings of high 5s to mid 6s, which I was happy with.

Yesterday I had my 6 monthly visit to my cardiologist and he has changed the Trajenta to Forxiga , saying that it was much better for anyone with a heart problem.

Has anyone had any experience with this? The cardiologist said that possible side effects could be bladder infections and/or thrush.

I can't talk to the endocrinologist about it because she has moved away and will not take phone consultations.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Win

I had been on Ozempic successsfully for over 5 years but suddenly developed constant nausea, and of course it was unavailable most of the time anyway.

My endocrinologist tried me on Januvia (which wasn't very successful, my HPA1c kept rising and I put on weight), then on Trajenta. I also take 1000 mg Metformin night and morning, and 50 units Ryzodeg at night and also 8 units Novo Rapid after every meal (increasing it if necessary, according to my BGL). I had finally got to where I was having readings of high 5s to mid 6s, which I was happy with.

Yesterday I had my 6 monthly visit to my cardiologist and he has changed the Trajenta to Forxiga , saying that it was much better for anyone with a heart problem.

Has anyone had any experience with this? The cardiologist said that possible side effects could be bladder infections and/or thrush.

I can't talk to the endocrinologist about it because she has moved away and will not take phone consultations.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Win

I have been on and off Forxiga for over 12 months I have noticed that it makes you urinate about every 90 minutes during the day, so I now take it before bed times I still wake up to go but it is about every 3 hours through the night. I am also on Ozempic it came back in supply today but for how long who knows ? I am also on Metformin 1000g twice a day same as you. I also take 25 units of Ryzodeg 70/30 morning and night. I will cut that out when the Ozempic kicks back in. My average mmol is around 6.5 and gets down to around 5 mmol some days. My Dr say that with my age (72 years old) being around or under 7.0 mmol is ok.

I had been on Ozempic successsfully for over 5 years but suddenly developed constant nausea, and of course it was unavailable most of the time anyway.

My endocrinologist tried me on Januvia (which wasn't very successful, my HPA1c kept rising and I put on weight), then on Trajenta. I also take 1000 mg Metformin night and morning, and 50 units Ryzodeg at night and also 8 units Novo Rapid after every meal (increasing it if necessary, according to my BGL). I had finally got to where I was having readings of high 5s to mid 6s, which I was happy with.

Yesterday I had my 6 monthly visit to my cardiologist and he has changed the Trajenta to Forxiga , saying that it was much better for anyone with a heart problem.

Has anyone had any experience with this? The cardiologist said that possible side effects could be bladder infections and/or thrush.

I can't talk to the endocrinologist about it because she has moved away and will not take phone consultations.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Win

I recently have started Forxiga, 17 tablets so far.  Only problem I have had is that I seem to get a light headed feeling right at the top of my head every so often during the day.  Nothing else has changed.  Readings still the same.  No excessive urination - have always had 2 Litres plus a day.   

I have been on and off Forxiga for over 12 months I have noticed that it makes you urinate about every 90 minutes during the day, so I now take it before bed times I still wake up to go but it is about every 3 hours through the night. I am also on Ozempic it came back in supply today but for how long who knows ? I am also on Metformin 1000g twice a day same as you. I also take 25 units of Ryzodeg 70/30 morning and night. I will cut that out when the Ozempic kicks back in. My average mmol is around 6.5 and gets down to around 5 mmol some days. My Dr say that with my age (72 years old) being around or under 7.0 mmol is ok.

I had been on Ozempic successsfully for over 5 years but suddenly developed constant nausea, and of course it was unavailable most of the time anyway.

My endocrinologist tried me on Januvia (which wasn't very successful, my HPA1c kept rising and I put on weight), then on Trajenta. I also take 1000 mg Metformin night and morning, and 50 units Ryzodeg at night and also 8 units Novo Rapid after every meal (increasing it if necessary, according to my BGL). I had finally got to where I was having readings of high 5s to mid 6s, which I was happy with.

Yesterday I had my 6 monthly visit to my cardiologist and he has changed the Trajenta to Forxiga , saying that it was much better for anyone with a heart problem.

Has anyone had any experience with this? The cardiologist said that possible side effects could be bladder infections and/or thrush.

I can't talk to the endocrinologist about it because she has moved away and will not take phone consultations.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Win

I had been on Ozempic successsfully for over 5 years but suddenly developed constant nausea, and of course it was unavailable most of the time anyway.

My endocrinologist tried me on Januvia (which wasn't very successful, my HPA1c kept rising and I put on weight), then on Trajenta. I also take 1000 mg Metformin night and morning, and 50 units Ryzodeg at night and also 8 units Novo Rapid after every meal (increasing it if necessary, according to my BGL). I had finally got to where I was having readings of high 5s to mid 6s, which I was happy with.

Yesterday I had my 6 monthly visit to my cardiologist and he has changed the Trajenta to Forxiga , saying that it was much better for anyone with a heart problem.

Has anyone had any experience with this? The cardiologist said that possible side effects could be bladder infections and/or thrush.

I can't talk to the endocrinologist about it because she has moved away and will not take phone consultations.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Win

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