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I appreciate the replies! I’m just beginning this journey. Last week at a wellness check my GP informed me I have Stage 3 Kidney failure. Really surprised me since I wasn’t told anything during Stage 1-2. She suggested Farxiga, but I want to learn more. Don’t have diabetes but take meds for BP and it’s controlled. I’m 66 and feel quite well.
I left a message for Dr requesting a referral to a Nephrologist, but haven’t heard back yet.
Was anyone else apprehensive about starting these meds?

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Farxiga is a SLGT-2 medicine for CKD, Type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. My nephrologist prescribed 10 mg/d Jardiance) for acute kidney injury and/or stage 3a CKD). I've only been on it a week and no side effects. This link will give some background info on the drug. https://www.drugs.com/farxiga.html Most common side effects are peeing more and risk of UTI and yeast infections. Included are drug and reviews (negative are mostly from UTI and yeast). Absolutely see a nephrologist. Stage 3a is mostly drink enough water and avoid dehydration. With stage 3b the dietary changes ramp up, controlling salts/sugars/simple carbs, decreasing foods high in potassium and phosphorus, and others. If you are at 3b then it would be good to talk with a nutritionist knowledgeable about kidney diseases/injury. Check also on if your insurance covers it (some SLGT-2 meds are covered, others less so). Here is a very boring research paper on the med: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538721/ . ACE 2 meds are sometimes prescribed for CKD as well; even tho they are heart meds, they decrease protein levels which has a protective effect on kidneys. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/ace-inhibitors/art-20047480