Brenzavvy Side Effects

Generic name: bexagliflozin

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 9, 2024.

Note: This document contains side effect information about bexagliflozin. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Brenzavvy.

Applies to bexagliflozin: oral tablet.

Serious side effects of Brenzavvy

Along with its needed effects, bexagliflozin (the active ingredient contained in Brenzavvy) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking bexagliflozin:

More common

• Bladder pain
• bloody or cloudy urine
• difficult, burning, or painful urination
• frequent urination
• increased urge to urinate during the night
• increased volume of pale, dilute urine
• itching of the vagina or genitals
• lower back or side pain
• thick, white vaginal discharge with mild or no odor
• trouble in holding or releasing urine
• walking to urinate at night

Less common

• Anxiety
• blurred vision
• chills
• cold sweats
• coma
• confusion
• cool, pale skin
• depression
• dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from lying or sitting position
• dry mouth
• fast heartbeat
• feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
• foul smelling discharge from the penis
• headache
• increase in heart rate
• increased hunger
• itching in genital or other skin areas
• nausea
• nervousness
• nightmares
• pain in the skin around the penis
• rapid breathing
• rash of the penis
• redness, itching, or swelling of the penis
• scaling
• seizures
• sensation of spinning
• shakiness
• slurred speech
• sunken eyes
• thirst
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• wrinkled skin

Incidence not known

• Agitation
• flushed, dry skin
• fruit-like breath odor
• hostility
• irritability
• lethargy
• loss of consciousness
• muscle twitching
• pain, tenderness, redness, or swelling of the area between the anus and genitals
• stomach pain
• stupor
• sweating
• swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
• trouble breathing
• unexplained weight loss
• vomiting

Other side effects of Brenzavvy

Some side effects of bexagliflozin may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

• Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
• cracked, dry, or scaly skin

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to bexagliflozin: oral tablet.

General

Most common adverse reactions with an incidence of 5% or greater were female genital mycotic infection, urinary tract infection and increased urination.^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Common (1% to 10%): Rash and dermatitis^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Common (1% to 10%): Thirst^[Ref]

Genitourinary

Common (1% to 10%): Female genital mycotic infection, male genital mycotic infection, vaginal pruritus^[Ref]

Metabolic

Common (1% to 10%): Hypoglycemia, volume depletion^[Ref]

Other

Common (1% to 10%): Amputation, sepsis^[Ref]

Renal

Common (1% to 10%): Increased urination, urinary tract infection^[Ref]

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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