Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with the NHS website.
Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit. You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website, or see this week's feature L: Laxatives.

Who Can And Cannot Take Dapagliflozin

NHS medicines information on who can take dapagliflozin and who may not be able to take it.

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


OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature L: Laxatives. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features.

If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic.
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