Lezzers14 hours ago

My husband take dapagliflozin but his hematocrit is always low. But it's been low, along with his haemoglobin, red cells etc for years before he was taking this. However his ferritin is too high which rules out and iron infusion sadly

Georgemac27 in reply to Lezzers11 hours ago

Hi LezzersWas asking because my haemocrit has increased year on year since the three years I commenced on Dapagliflozin and the patient info leaflet states increase in blood figures is a common side affect.

Cheers

George.

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Lezzers in reply to Georgemac2710 hours ago

Hi George

That's interesting. I don't think my husband has read the info sheet, he usually leaves it up to me to check these things & I haven't read it either 🤣 my husband has been on dapagliflozin a couple of years, maybe longer, so it's slightly concerning that his bloods are all still below normal. Have you spoken to your cardiologist/ GP about this?

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Georgemac27 in reply to Lezzers10 hours ago

Never seen a cardiologist/GP for 5 years since being signed off. My Consultant Haemotologist disputes it? Apologies of any spelling errors.

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Lezzers in reply to Georgemac279 hours ago

Are you saying your haematologist disputes the dapagliflozin has increased your haemocrit ?(Don't worry bout spelling, I can't even pronounce some of my husband's medication!) Was it your haematologist who put you on dapagliflozin?

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Georgemac27 in reply to Lezzers9 hours ago

Yes he disputes it as a side effect. Put on it remotely by cardiologist.

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Lezzers in reply to Georgemac279 hours ago

Oh right. Maybe you could show him the patient info leaflet? I just did a quick Google about it but tbh most of what I found has gone straight above my head!!

Good luck, I hope you get to the bottom of it, I'd be interested in knowing how you get on.

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Georgemac27 in reply to Lezzers9 hours ago

I'll keep you posted.Thanks Lezzers.

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Class5230 minutes ago

I’ve been on dap for about 3 years. My hematocrit levels are mid point. I was put on it to help my type two diabetes but my heart consultant sees it as a heart drug

Deejay6228 minutes ago

Hi I’ve been taking it for over a year at one stage mine was 1 over the marker but since coming off warfarin it is normal, so no mine has never been low.