Used For: It is used to help control blood sugar in people with type 1 diabetes.

Need to Know: If diarrhea happens or you are throwing up, call your doctor. You will need to drink more fluids to keep from losing too much fluid.

Need to Know: Too much acid in the blood or urine (ketoacidosis) has happened with this drug. This may need to be treated in the hospital and can be deadly.

Side Effects: Signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI) like blood in the urine, burning or pain when passing urine, feeling the need to pass urine often or right away, fever, lower stomach pain, or pelvic pain.

Side Effects: Vaginal yeast infection. Report itching, bad odor, or discharge.

Best Taken: Take in the morning.

Best Taken: Take with or without food.

Med Guide: I am also providing you with a required medication guide that can help patients avoid serious adverse events.