Empagliflozin . Memory issues.

[Justfish]

Empagliflozin . Has anyone had any memory issues after taking this medication ?​

I having taking this medication for the last five months and noticed lately I have been having issues with remembering simple things to do, like closing the front door after I have walked or forgetting to close the car boot after I have taken the shopping out.
I also tend to totally forget about items I bought in the past and where I have stored them .
I am 60 years old. All this sudden onset only seems to be after I started taking the this medication.
Has anyone experienced anything like this .
Please advise. Really worried about this situation.

 

[EllieM]

Hi @Justfish it's not something I have personally heard of (supposedly empagliflozin can have positive effects on some forms of dementia)
https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20231106/can-diabetes-drugs-prevent-age-related-dementia

However there are lots of treatable reasons for impaired memory (eg B12 deficiency?) so I'd suggest you discuss your symptoms with a doctor. It's easy to assume the worst (particularly when you google for information) when you become aware of worrying symptoms, and really you need a doctor to make a diagnosis.

Good luck.

 

[MissMuffett]

I’ve been on dapagliflozin for the last 6 months ish but I can never remember if that’s from the same genre as empagliflozin. I have got issues with remembering and losing stuff anyway so unsure if this has added to it. When I first started low carb/keto my brain clarity improved. It’s definitely something im struggling with now as I’ve left my front door unlocked overnight. Forget to lock the car and leave lights on. I hadn’t considered this might be a side effect of the medication, interesting observation @Justfish

 

[Justfish]

I’ve been on dapagliflozin for the last 6 months ish but I can never remember if that’s from the same genre as empagliflozin. I have got issues with remembering and losing stuff anyway so unsure if this has added to it. When I first started low carb/keto my brain clarity improved. It’s definitely something im struggling with now as I’ve left my front door unlocked overnight. Forget to lock the car and leave lights on. I hadn’t considered this might be a side effect of the medication, interesting observation @Justfish

Hi MissMuffett,
I have always been sensitive to medication. Cannot take Statins due to muscle weakness and brain fog. I am 60 and I believe I know my body better than doctor who only spends less than 10 minutes on the phone call with me. I am currently changing my diet just to greens and proteins. This is already reducing the glucose reading.
At some point for personal trial, I will stop take empagliflozin and see if the memory issues go away.

 

[Resurgam]

Hi MissMuffett,
I have always been sensitive to medication. Cannot take Statins due to muscle weakness and brain fog. I am 60 and I believe I know my body better than doctor who only spends less than 10 minutes on the phone call with me. I am currently changing my diet just to greens and proteins. This is already reducing the glucose reading.
At some point for personal trial, I will stop take empagliflozin and see if the memory issues go away.

I was badly affected by Atorvastatin and stopped it after just 5 weeks. My memory was shot, but I worked on relearning, and now I get tripped up by the original memory of a song being just a bit different from the one I relearned. Other memories are coming back, even after 7 years in the wilderness.

 

[Old jim]

Empagliflozin . Has anyone had any memory issues after taking this medication ?​

I having taking this medication for the last five months and noticed lately I have been having issues with remembering simple things to do, like closing the front door after I have walked or forgetting to close the car boot after I have taken the shopping out.
I also tend to totally forget about items I bought in the past and where I have stored them .
I am 60 years old. All this sudden onset only seems to be after I started taking the this medication.
Has anyone experienced anything like this .
Please advise. Really worried about this situation.

Hi Justfish,

I have been on empagliflozin for over 2 years. As I had lost weight I was told it could be related to empagliflozin. I stopped it for one day and other symptoms reduced. I took it the next day and they came back. I stopped it completely next. The following symptoms have all improved dramatically.

I am not aggressive now

I have gained weight

My memory is dramatically better

My digestive system works rather than acting as a disposal system

I feel much much better.

Regards

Jim

 

[Justfish]

Hi Justfish,

I have been on empagliflozin for over 2 years. As I had lost weight I was told it could be related to empagliflozin. I stopped it for one day and other symptoms reduced. I took it the next day and they came back. I stopped it completely next. The following symptoms have all improved dramatically.

I am not aggressive now

I have gained weight

My memory is dramatically better

My digestive system works rather than acting as a disposal system

I feel much much better.

Regards

Jim

Hi Jim,

What is your glucose test results Hba1c ?
I had to take empagliflozin to reduce my glucose levels.
My results in July was 6.9 %
After that I have been taking half a tablet and my results last week was 6.6. %.
My intention is to bring my level to 6 % then stop taking the tablet.
But my memory problems are there.
Unfortunately the gp has no time to discuss options with me , the solution with the gp is just take more tablets.