See the list below for answers to the most frequently asked questions about BRENZAVVY (bexagliflozin).
BRENZAVVY (bexagliflozin) is an FDA-approved prescription medicine taken once daily to help adults with type 2 diabetes improve glycemic (blood sugar) control in conjunction with diet and exercise. BRENZAVVY is not for people with type 1 diabetes.
BRENZAVVY (bexagliflozin) is an SGLT2 inhibitor – this class of drugs works by causing excess sugar in the blood to be released from the body through the urine, thereby lowering the blood sugar level.
No. BRENZAVVY (bexagliflozin) is not for people with type 1 diabetes.
BRENZAVVY (bexagliflozin) can be taken with or without food.
The most common side effects of BRENZAVVY (bexagliflozin) include:
- vaginal yeast infections
- urinary tract infections
- increased urination
BRENZAVVY (bexagliflozin) is a tablet that contains 20 mg of bexagliflozin and is recommended to be taken once daily, in the morning (or at the beginning of the day if that is not in the morning) with or without food. Take BRENZAVVY exactly as your doctor instructs.
If you are scheduled for a major surgery or procedure that requires fasting, do not take BRENZAVVY for at least 3 days prior to the surgery, if possible. Talk to your doctor about when you should resume taking BRENZAVVY following a major surgery or procedure.
BRENZAVVY is shipped directly to you through one of our online pharmacy partners:
Patients can visit independent pharmacies nationwide for convenient and immediate access to BRENZAVVY through the Independent Pharmacy Cooperative or PBA Health.