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Is dapagliflozin recommended during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Dapagliflozin is not recommended during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, and treatment should be discontinued when pregnancy is detected; there are no data on its use in pregnant women.

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Forxiga 5 mg film coated tabletsAstraZeneca UK Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 30Document updated 24 September 2024

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