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My widow maker heart attack was in 2021. I haven’t taken Jardiance yet. They originally wanted to give it to me, saying that it would aggressively help heal my heart.
No, they said they would like me to take it because it would help my heart to pump blood to my organs whereas my EF has dropped from 40 to 37. When the heart attack happened my EF was at 30. I’m also on 80 mg of Lipitor and 12.5 of metoprolol. 81 mg aspirin.
I just don’t want to take Jardiance because of the possible side effect of increased frequent urination, but that must mean it affects my kidneys.
I’m gonna talk to my cardiologist tomorrow and find out what their plan is with me already telling them that I didn’t want to take it. Thank you for your comments.
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Both my cardiologist and my nephrologist wanted me on Jardiance. It was so expensive - and the side effects sounded so awful - that I declined. However, my cardiologist felt it would help my heart pump, and my nephrologist said it was protective to the kidneys, as long as I was well hydrated.
You asked about an alternative to Jardiance. My nephrologist put me on Farxiga. She said Jardiance and Farxiga were basically the same medication. I have been on it for seven months now without any side effects. My kidney function has remained stable, and my cardiologist is pleased with the echocardiograms I have had. Even my pulmonologist seemed happy that I am no longer showing that I have pulmonary hypertension. He said since the Farxiga relaxes the arteries, it has helped that. So, I would encourage you - from my experience - to follow your doctor's advice about taking the medication. Good luck with whatever you decide!