User Reviews for Farxiga oral

I've only taken this for about 2 weeks. I was happy that I was no longer craving food and my appetite was low. I already have my first year infection brewing, the dizziness and fatigue is unbearable. I can't work, drive, or think on this medicine. I'm in so much pain everywhere now too. Muscles sure, kidney pain, back pain, everything is just inflamed at once. Urine tests are all through the roof so I did bloodwork and will learn on Monday just how much this messed me up. It didn't help at all with my glucose levels, they were still all over even though I didn't eat bad, only drank water. Only good thing that happened is I lost 5 lbs. I now have bruises showing up that I've never had these kind of bruises. Read More Read Less

It lowered my A1c slightly , but side effects were severe . First my urine started smelling like sulphur . Then I started seeing crystal like substance at the bottom of the toilet . Told my endocrinologist about these, but he saiid none of them are the side effects of farxiga !!! Then I caught Balanitis , and at that point I stopped taking farxiga . I took it over an year. Albumin level in my urine reached 42 and still doctor said everything is alright . Changing the endocrinologist. I’m controlling my diet since I stopped farxiga and lost over 10 pounds . Fasting sugar now around 150 . Taking 1000mg metformin twice a day . This medicine in my opinion has many many side effects and very little benefit. Read More Read Less

did not lower my a1c. had yeast infection on the pelvis.

I think it's working. No side effects.

Terrible side effects using farxiga, infection on penis , inner thighs/ groin area (turned red/blue/purple) which required 2- weeks of antibiotics, resulted in loss of skin. Please read other peopleâ??s experiences before you take this drug. It was the worst medical experience I have ever had. Beware of this drugs side effects.

Terrible side effects using farxiga, infection on penis , inner thighs/ groin area (turned red/blue/purple) which required 2- weeks of antibiotics, resulted in loss of skin. Please read other peopleâ??s experiences before you take this drug. It was the worst medical experience I have ever had. Beware of this drugs side effects.

This RX was horrible!! Side effects are worse than the diabetes!!Why does BIG Pharma keep making RX's that do NOT work, make people deathly ill, and almost kill them!!INSANE!!! This drug gave me so sick I thought I was going to die!!Control your diet, it's the best thing!

Be extremely careful with this medication. My husband has had an internal bleed and they discovered he has liver problems. Doctors have informed us that this medication is great if you only have diabetes but any underlying issues will be made worse by taking this medication. My husband was on life support for 5 days and is now on insulin injections.

My numbers were lower with glyburide. I have a bad yeast infection. I am not sure if I am going to continue taking this med.

I would not recommend this medication because it caused me bladder pain and urinary urgency, literally pee yourself! I could tell it was not good for my body at all. I stopped taking it after a few days.

Don't listen to the crazy reviews... if you stay away from sugar (NO SWEET TEA OR SODA, OR ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS) and watch your diet the side effects are minimal. I drank a lot of water to stay hydrated and keep my pee clear. No infections. I was on the pill for 2 months and my a1c went from 6.6 to 6.1 (back into pre diabetes territory) within 3 months. I am now off the meds. It's not a magic pill you have to do the work and change your habits along with it.

MASSIVE side effects! Headaches, yeast infections, flu like symptoms. Rash, allergic reaction, hives. Sore throat, loss of voice. 3 weeks off the meds and still experiencing massive reactions.

Before I used Farxiga my A1C was almost 14 and I was on 2 different insulins and 5 other pills, But with a strick diet, exercise, and drinking 6 bottles a water per day and seeing my Diabetic Nutritionist, in 3 months my A1C has came down to 9. That's Amazing. I do urinate a lot, have had a few years infections, and experience frequent back pain, urine have a fruity smell, but the dropping of my A1C, out weigh my side effects. I will continue taking Farxiga and my goal for my A1C is 6. I am insulin free and only on Farxiga, metformin and januvia. Read More Read Less

EASE OF TAKING IT NA DHELPS ME A LOT

On med for over a year. Mfg coupon made cost affordable as ins. would not cover. A1c went from over 10 to 6.4 in combination with other therapies. I have BPH, so trouble peeing anyway. No yeast (yet). Have discontinued glimepiride and Tresiba. Farxiga is a wonderful drug for me!

My A1C went down to 6.0 while on this and I lost over 50 lbs. I got the initial prescription and a six month supply while visiting the Philippines. I stopped using it as in the US the cost without insurance was over $2,500 for a 3 month supply. I will buy next time I go overseas and have money left over... The savings card is still too expensive an option.

Switched from Invokana due to prescription insurance requirement. Morning fasting blood sugars were pretty good but yeast infections were unbearable so I discontinued.

I seemed to binge a lot on sweets while I was on this drug. I stopped taking it because I couldn't afford it and have eaten a lot less sweets since I have stopped.

I have been on this for a month... So I can't say what my A1C is... It was only 7 when I started... Down from 9.7 3 months ago...but, I did get a slight yeast infection the first week, but I really wanted to keep taking this, because it enables me to take less insulin before meals because it keeps my numbers down to around 100... So my Dr prescribed 3 of the pills for yeast infection and they took it away and I have had no more problems with that. My numbers are still great, for me, and so far minimal side effects. I do have some pains off and on in my kidneys, but nothing major. Yes, I am going to the bathroom more, but that's not a big deal. I eat low carb... As much as I can, I'm not perfect... But I don't drink anything but water and occasionally unsweetened tea. I think, for me, this is working well because I don't eat tons of sugar, bread or starches...so yea... My diet is boring, but I do have days where I eat things I shouldn't, just not everyday. I am also losing weight now, about 3 weeks after starting... I have lost 7 pounds since I started, which was probably just water retention. So, I am sticking with this because the results are worth it for me. I can't take metformin because it reacts with my depression medicine, so this is the alternative for me. I also take long lasting and fast acting insulin to manage my type 2.Read More Read Less

I am pre-disposed to Gout, hereditary reasons, so I am careful always and take 100mg Allopurinol. After taking this drug in one year I had the most gout attacks, and most serious, debilitating gout attacks I have ever had in my life, not just in my feet but in my knees. One knee was so swollen for 3 months that colchicine was not even helping. Uric acid counts went through roof and had to go on 300mg allopurinol, did not help. Was getting gout attacks for no reason, nothing dietary could be linked. I could not wait to get off this drug, and within 3 months of stopping, my uric acid levels returned to normal/low. My Dr said probably because of competition in my kidneys between the drug making them work on the sugar, it was letting the uric acid get out of control. Beware of this and similar drugs they are pushing on TV especially to remove sugar through the kidneys, especially if you have hereditary gout. Read More Read Less