I started taking this medication on July 1, 2014. On July 4th a rash developed on my face and neck. I phoned into the advise nurse who told me to stop taking the medication and they will make a call to my doctor. I found out a rash was one of the serious size effects. It has kept my sugar levels down though.
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Paul | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/24/2022
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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My A1c skyrocketed after being on this. My Dr should never have put me on it.
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Linda | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/25/2022
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.3
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I was on this medication for 3 days then I got very sick. Vomiting and diarrhea in which I will never take this med again.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/12/2020
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking this drug for a year with terrific results. A1C dropped 2 points. Couldn't be happier and now my insurance doesn't want to cover it. I am very nervous to try anything else.
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Tamimy | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/14/2019
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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I have switched from Forxiga 10mg and I have completed 6 months, but no real effect on Diabtes
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al | 75 or over | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/24/2019
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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after 3 months the side effects have caused me to discontinue this expensive drug that gave me sore throat,cough,muscle pain,severe pain in abdomen spreading to my back to difficulty sleeping due to pain.Calling DR. NOW!!
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/28/2019
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.3
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I am having mid back pain when sleeping, it goes away after I get up. Has anyone else experienced this?
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D Newman | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/5/2019
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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Works great no side effects
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paw | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/10/2018
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.0
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seemed to help during first 3 months and not lowering my glucose now.having lot of congestion.i wouldn't start it again.
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Harry | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/15/2018
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.0
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As my doctor has been increasing my dosage my diabetes has gone up. I was doing well at 7.0 but doctor changed me from Actors to few alternative drugs in the name of improving. Now I am on Trajenta and he recently increased the dosage and it has now shot up to staying above 12.5 on an average. I don't this this is helping me at all.
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Pippin | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/14/2018
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 5.0
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After a two week trial my blood sugar readings were very good so it was used instead of taking insulin before each meal. Once a day Trajenta and one shot of long lasting insulin and things are fine.
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JeffM | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/10/2018
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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My numbers have only gone higher! I have been on Tradgenta for 6 weeks, now.
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D J Thomas | 75 or over | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/13/2018
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.0
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I've been taking this medicine for 3 months. My glucose test results have over 200 the entire time. Even fasting in the AM. My Doctor continues to insist I take it and I cant understand why. I am changing Doctors
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itschelle28 | 25-34 | Female | Patient
10/9/2017
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.0
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I took this medicine for a month and a half. My heart started racing, shortness of breath lightheadedness and tightness in my throat I also was sweating like crazy.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/19/2017
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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I've notied that my glucose have been higher since taking this. I've also been starting to have abdominal pains. Not effective at all in my opinion.
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Harry Balz | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/30/2017
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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I was pleased when my pcp recently added this to my metformin and lantus (insulin). I'm almost surprised that I'm getting it as it's very expensive. However my glucose numbers have been way above normal lately. I guess that I wanted to believe that I could get away with being less strict with my diet. From what I can see this drug is not what I would call highly effective. You would be better off spending the money on a gym membership than this expensive ineffective medication, in my opinion.
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Clemson#1fan | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/17/2017
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.0
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I have been taking this for a month. My levels have been in the lower 200's in the am and 197's in the afternoon after I eat. 150'S after I walk 2.5 miles a day. I am very active. I've lost 13lbs with diet and exercise. My levels do not seem to be going down. I have had some abdominal issues too. Concerned I am seeing my doctor this Friday for a follow up. Anyone else having the same problem?
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brasolo | 35-44 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/13/2017
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 1.0
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I took this drug for a week and a half before fulling my prescription due to the 'few' potential side effects. I rarely have any but was sure that this was enough time for me to have started showing symptoms. I was very wrong. I had not met my deductible so I paid nearly $400 for the prescription. By the next day I had abdominal pain and within three days pancreatitis. I never even opened that bottle of pills. My doctor is another issue but I will NEVER take this medicine again.
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Testy | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/30/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.3
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It never worked. I am now sitting on a 9.8 A1C reading after a couple of years of use. This is expensive medicine in which I have spent a fortune on with no results.
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Angelic365 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/21/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 2.0
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Had to stop taking metformin due to explosive stomach issues. Doc put me on this med instead. After 1 1/2 months there are no side effects and my blood sugar has risen considerably. Expensive medication that does nothing for me .
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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/3/2016
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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My sugar levels in am 89-125. Been having lots of phlegm never thought it was because of tradjenta, until I was going thru the revues. Very expensive though.
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