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My nephrologist wants me to take Jardiance for CKD?
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) | Last Active: 2 days ago | Replies (67)Comment receiving replies
Kidney Dr just started me on Jardiance. He believes it will reduce my a1c, proteinurea and uric acid. I recently had cardiac stenting, and this formed part of his opinion. I have no real results yet as I’ve only taken it 3 mo. Only side effect is increased urination.
It is a Tier 3 med, subject to a separate deductible and copay, and $2100 max annual out of pocket. As I have other tier 3 drugs, I’ve satisfied this for 2025. Now I get to dread 2026, but at least I know the out of pocket limits.
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@elli7000 I am CKD Stage 4 Severe. My eGFR is 23. My nephrologist put me on Farxiga and said it will help with A1c and CKD, but will DEFINITELY make me pee more. She wasn't kidding.
I will have to see my labs in 2 months to see if Farxiga is helping my CKD. It has helped lower my A1c from 8.5. to 7.1. I usually am around 6.5 when I really take care of my diabetes. But lately I have been in an I DON'T GIVE A DAMN mentality. So tired of testing, finger sticks, and meds. I also have to do INR testing every 2 weeks since being on Warfarin.
I am dreading 2026 because my insurance has instituted a deductible for the first time. I am on a few Tier 3 drugs and not sure how this will play out. I am 79 yrs old and ready to just give in.
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@elli7000 yes, but I believe the out of pocket max increases to $2,200 next year. I'm going to wait until January to get it filled, because I haven't paid my deductible for this year (I take all generics).