How to take SGLT2 inhibitors
SGLT2 inhibitors are administered orally. You can get them in tablet form. Doctors recommend taking the drug once a day. The inhibitor is usually taken with other diabetes drugs, such as metformin. Combining multiple diabetes [6] drugs can help you keep your blood sugar level low. You must use drugs as prescribed by your healthcare provider to prevent low blood sugar levels.
Can you mix SGLT2 inhibitors with other medications?
Before you add any new drug to your treatment plan, you should talk to your healthcare provider to know if it can cause any interaction with SGLT2 inhibitors. Your chances of having low blood sugar levels are high if you use the inhibitor with other diabetes drugs.
According to experts, when you take some types of diuretics and SGLT2 inhibitors together, it increases the effects of the diuretics. You will urinate more frequently and become more susceptible to low blood pressure and dehydration.
It is important to speak with your healthcare provider before you start using a new supplement or drug. You can speak to your doctor to know which drug can cause dangerous interactions and affect your treatment plan. In some cases, your doctor might adjust your prescribed treatment to reduce your chances of having a harmful drug interaction.