Can I take Dapagliflozin with Desogestrel?

Table 4: Clinically Relevant Interactions with Dapagliflozin Insulin or Insulin Secretagogues Clinical Impact The risk of hypoglycemia may be increased when dapagliflozin is used concomitantly with insulin or insulin secretagogues (e.g., sulfonylurea) [see Warnings and Precautions ] .

This is general interaction text from the label of a product that contains Dapagliflozin. It does not mention Desogestrel, so it does not show how Dapagliflozin and Desogestrel affect each other. The verdict above comes from the GoDavaii interaction dataset. Ask your pharmacist to check both medicines' labels before you combine them.

Questions to ask your pharmacist

• Does Dapagliflozin change how Desogestrel works, or the other way round?
• Should I take Dapagliflozin and Desogestrel at different times of day?
• Which side effects should I watch for while taking both?
• Is there a better option if this combination does not suit me?

• Always tell your doctor/pharmacist about ALL medicines you take - prescriptions, OTC, supplements, and herbal products.
• Keep a current medicine list with doses and timings - photo on your phone is enough.
• Read medicine labels for timing (with food / empty stomach) before combining.
• Even 'safe' combinations need monitoring - note any unusual symptoms in the first few days.
• Use GoDavaii AI to double-check before adding any new medicine, supplement, or desi ilaaj.