Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Asked 9 months ago

Is farxiga a weight loss drug?

My doctor prescribed Farxiga for my diabetes, and someone in my family mentioned it also helps with weight loss. Is Farxiga actually considered a weight loss drug, or is that just a side effect?

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Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Farxiga is actually a type 2 diabetes medication, not a primary weight loss drug. However, because it flushes out excess glucose through urine, many patients do see some weight drop as a side effect. You can track your calories, but don't take this medicine just for losing weight.

Shruti Nair Shruti Nair Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about finding short cuts for weight loss. Farxiga is a serious prescription medicine for blood sugar control, not a diet pill. Talk to a nutritionist instead, they will give you a much safer plan!

Siddharth Goel Siddharth Goel Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Let's be realistic. Farxiga is meant for managing diabetes and protecting the heart or kidneys, not for casual weight loss. If you don't have diabetes, taking this is highly risky and medically incorrect.

Divya Aggarwal Divya Aggarwal Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My doctor prescribed me this for my high sugar, and I lost some weight in the first month. But I felt so dehydrated and dizzy initially. Did anyone else also feel extremely thirsty and anxious after starting this?

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Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

It is quite an expensive medicine compared to standard diabetes drugs. If your goal is just weight loss, spending so much on Farxiga and the regular kidney function tests needed for it makes no financial sense. Stick to a budget-friendly gym or diet plan.

Preeti Sharma Preeti Sharma Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

No, Farxiga is actually a diabetes medicine, though some people lose a little water weight as a side effect.

Meera Shah Meera Shah Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I understand how exhausting it feels when you are struggling to lose weight and looking for any help. But please be gentle on your body; Farxiga can cause severe UTIs and other issues if not prescribed for actual diabetes. Your health is worth more than a quick fix.

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Arunima Das Arunima Das Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

When I visited my endocrinologist at Fortis, she clearly explained that Farxiga is for type 2 diabetes and heart health. While weight loss is a common side effect, using it solely for obesity is not its approved use. Please ask your doctor clearly before taking anything.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

My uncle taking Farxiga for his sugar lost about 4 kgs, but the doc strictly told him it is not a weight loss pill. It is majorly for flushing out sugar. Don't mess with diabetes meds if you just want to get fit, bro.

Harish Gupta Harish Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

As someone who takes Farxiga daily for type 2 diabetes, I can tell you it helps with HbA1c and has a mild weight loss benefit. However, I still have to strictly monitor my carbs and sugar intake. It is not a magic weight loss remedy.

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