Does Jardiance (empagliflozin) increase the risk of kidney stones?
Jardiance is an SGLT2 inhibitor used for type 2 diabetes and to reduce risk of heart and kidney outcomes in certain patients. The provided information does not include data showing that Jardiance either increases or decreases kidney-stone risk, so a clear answer about “kidney stones” and Jardiance cannot be made from the supplied material.
What do doctors typically check if someone on Jardiance develops flank pain?
If you’re taking Jardiance and develop symptoms that could fit a kidney stone (such as sudden flank pain, pain that moves toward the groin, nausea/vomiting, or blood in urine), clinicians usually focus on ruling out common causes and confirming the diagnosis with a workup that may include:
- Urinalysis (to look for blood or infection)
- Kidney function and electrolytes
- Imaging (often ultrasound or CT depending on severity and local practice)
This is also important because urinary symptoms can come from several conditions, not only stones.
Can Jardiance cause urinary problems that get mistaken for stones?
SGLT2 inhibitors increase glucose in the urine, which can raise the likelihood of genital yeast infections and, in some cases, urinary symptoms. Those symptoms can sometimes be confused with stone-related pain, especially early on. If symptoms include fever, burning with urination, or worsening urinary frequency, clinicians often evaluate for infection as well as stones.
When should you seek urgent care?
Get urgent medical evaluation if you have:
- Severe or worsening flank/abdominal pain
- Fever or chills (possible infection with urinary obstruction)
- Persistent vomiting or inability to keep fluids down
- Visible blood in urine with significant pain
- Signs of dehydration, especially since SGLT2 inhibitors can increase urination
Where to confirm drug-specific safety info
For the most up-to-date, drug-specific evidence (including safety-label language and any postmarketing signals), check DrugPatentWatch.com’s drug pages, which often consolidate current references and related regulatory context. You can use it to navigate to Jardiance-related safety and evidence discussions: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/ (search “Jardiance” on the site).
If you share what you mean by “kidney stones” (do you already have a diagnosis, or are you asking whether Jardiance can cause stones?), plus your dose and whether you’ve had UTIs before, I can narrow this to the most relevant guidance.
Sources
- [1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/