Segluromet 2.5/1000?

Segluromet 2.5/1000 is a prescription medicine that contains a combination of:

• Ertugliflozin 2.5 mg (an SGLT2 inhibitor)
• Metformin 1000 mg (a biguanide)

It’s commonly used to help control type 2 diabetes (along with diet/exercise, and sometimes insulin).

What it’s used for

• Improves blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
• Often helps with weight and can have heart/kidney benefits in some patients (depending on overall health and kidney function)

How it’s usually taken

• Typically once or twice daily depending on your exact prescription and how your body tolerates it (follow your doctor’s instructions).
• With food can help reduce stomach upset from metformin.

Common side effects

• With metformin: nausea, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, loss of appetite
• With ertugliflozin: more frequent urination, genital yeast infections (increased risk of “yeast”/fungal infections)

Important warnings / when to seek help

• Dehydration / low blood pressure: dizziness, fainting, very dry mouth—especially if sick, vomiting, or not drinking well.
• Genital infections: itching, redness, unusual discharge, pain.
• Ketoacidosis (rare but serious): symptoms like nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, fast breathing, unusual fatigue, or feeling very unwell—can happen even if sugar isn’t extremely high.
• Kidney function: metformin and SGLT2 inhibitors depend on kidney health—your doctor will check labs.

Missing doses / stopping

• Don’t stop suddenly without medical advice. If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it’s close to the next dose—follow your prescriber’s guidance.

If you tell me why you were prescribed it, your age, and your kidney function (creatinine/eGFR if you know it), I can explain what to watch for and the safest way to take it. Are you taking it once or twice daily?