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Take the recommended dose advised by the doctor. Empagliflozin may be taken with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with water, preferably at the same time each day. For best results, it is important to stay on a diet and exercise program as directed by your doctor.

No, do not stop taking Empagliflozin without consulting your doctor. This can lead to a sudden increase in your blood glucose levels. Use the medicine strictly as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Never stop taking any medicine without consulting your doctor.

Yes, Empagliflozin can be used alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines. However, along with medicines, proper diet and exercise should be followed.

Empagliflozin on its own does not cause very low blood sugar. However, if Empagliflozin is taken along with other diabetes medicines such as insulin, sulfonylurea or meglitinides, then you may experience hypoglycemia.

HbA1c test is done to see how well you have managed your blood sugar for the past 2-3 months. Your doctor may ask you to get your HbA1c tested every 3 months.

Empagliflozin may cause excessive fluid loss or frequent urination, resulting in dehydration. Since furosemide also causes fluid loss, taking it with Empagliflozin may cause fainting or loss of consciousness, unusual thirst, and lightheadedness or dizziness upon standing. Inform your doctor about furosemide before starting Empagliflozin.

If you forget to take Empagliflozin and the next dose is due after 12 hours, take it as soon as you remember and take the next dose at the schedule time. However, if it is less than 12 hours until your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose of Empagliflozin to make up for a forgotten dose.

Linagliptin is used to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. In these patients, the body does not make enough insulin or is not able to use the produced insulin properly. Linagliptin is used in patients whose blood sugar levels cannot be adequately controlled with one oral anti-diabetic medicine. It should be taken along with a balanced diet combined with exercise. Linagliptin may be used together with other anti-diabetic medicines such as metformin, sulphonylureas (e.g. glimepiride, glipizide), empagliflozin, or insulin.

Linagliptin can be taken with or without food at any time of the day. If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as the patient remembers. A double dose should not be taken on the same day.

No, there is no evidence that Linagliptin is bad for kidneys. It can be used without any dose adjustment in patients with renal impairment.

Yes, it is safe to take Linagliptin for a long time. Its long-term use which can be months or even years has not shown any harmful effects.

You should keep taking Linagliptin as directed by your doctor. You may have to take it for the rest of your life depending on how well you can tolerate it. Do not abruptly stop taking the medicine, as it keeps your blood sugar levels under control and prevents health problems which may cause serious problems if left unchecked.