Monica Das Monica Das Asked 6 months ago

Is jardiance used for weight loss?

My doctor suggested Jardiance for my diabetes, and also hinted it might help with weight management. I'm hoping to lose some kilos. Is Jardiance used for weight loss, or primarily for diabetes?

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Renuka Devi Renuka Devi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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Jardiance is a medicine for sugar. It is not for weight loss directly. Please talk to a doctor.

Sunil Mehta Sunil Mehta Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Jardiance is mainly for diabetes. Using a diabetes medicine for weight loss without actual diabetes diagnosis is not only risky but also an unnecessary expense. Better to spend money on healthy food and a gym membership for proper weight management. Always consult a doc.

Karan Singh Karan Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

No, Jardiance is a diabetes medication. While some patients experience weight loss as a side effect, it's not prescribed as a primary weight loss drug. Using serious medication off-label can be dangerous. Stick to diet, exercise, and doctor-approved methods for weight management.

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Kavita Singh Kavita Singh Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

As a parent, I am very careful about any medication. Jardiance is prescribed for diabetes, not as a general weight loss pill. If your child, or anyone you care about, needs to lose weight, please guide them towards healthy eating and exercise, and always consult a pediatrician or general physician for proper advice. Don't take chances with medicines.

Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Listen, Jardiance is actually a medication prescribed for people with type 2 diabetes. While some people might lose a little weight on it, it's not meant to be a weight loss drug on its own. Please don't take any medicine without talking to a doctor first, especially if you don't have the condition it's meant for. Be safe, okay?

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Amit Kumar Amit Kumar Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Na bhai, Jardiance is actually for diabetes. Weight loss can be a side effect, haan, but it's not why doctors prescribe it. Agar weight loss karna hai, toh exercise aur diet pe focus karo, na ki medicines pe jo kisi aur cheez ke liye hain. Bahut risky ho sakta hai.

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