User Reviews for Invokana oral

blood sugar levels have in approved. but constantly having yeast and bladder infections. also nausea.

I have taken this drug for over a year now and my A1C under control and easier to manage. Currently I take Invokana with Janumet each day and my A1C has consistently been at 5.5. These results were not instant and took about 6-9 months to acheive. I have also lost about 2-3 pounds per month totaling just over 50 pounds and weight loss began immediately. I did have suffer from a UTI once I began using the drug but that problem has since gone away. A side effect I noticed because of weight loss is now I am no longer taking any BP medicine as this is managed. So far life is good as we continue to monitor my results and tests.Read More Read Less

My physician added Invokana 100 once daily to my 75/25 60 units of insulin twice daily. After 3 to 4 days I began experiencing sever stomach upset and discomfort in the upper mid and right side of my abdomen with nausea, dry heaves, sweating, SOB; overall feeling not well. The symptoms come on suddenly and seem associated with sudden hunger. The severe symptoms resolve quickly if I eat or drink immediately. I've had the same symptoms with other oral diabetic meds like Metformin and Bydureon.

I am type 1 but asked my MD to let me try it. I lost almost 20 pounds in 6 months without trying but I did have frequent urination, excess thirst and yeast infections. My A1C improved somewhat. 100 mg once daily. Now my weight is going back up quickly, as well as my A1C. Does it just stop working after a period?

I HAVE BEEN TAKING INVOKANA 100MG FOR ABOUT 17 MONTHS AND IT HAS WORKED GREAT. I LOST 25LBS AND MY WEIGHT IS STILL ON TRACT.MY AC1 WAS 11.2 NOW IT'S 6.9. THE MAIN PROBLEM THAT I'M HAVING IS ME KEEPING A BLADDER INFECTION OR UTI.I DON'T WANT TO CHANGE MEDS BUT MY DOCTOR SAID I CAN'T KEEP TAKING ANTIBOITICS. THE MEDS WORK.

I see a lot of comments about adverse effects of frequent urination, loose bowels, yeast infections, excessive thirst...This medication enables your kidneys to filter out the glucose in your system. This is not a normal kidney function. This medication is meant to aid you not do all the work for you. You are thirsty and pee a lot because your kidneys are working overtime to release the glucose. Yeast infections occur due to peeing out the glucose. I've been taking invokana for 6 months, I use cranberry vitamin and have never had a yeast or bladder infection. I only get loose stools if I hate something I shouldn't such as grease, excessive sugar or fatty meals. Eating a healthy diet and incorporating exercise in has eliminated all side effects, I still pee a lot and drink as much as I can, this medication will over work your kidneys thus leading to dehydration. Drink plenty of water and you will be fine. Eat better, exercise, don't use it as a band-aid while continuing unhealthy habits. Of course results will be different for everyone but I assure you, following these simple steps will help you achieve your goals. Stay Strong!!Read More Read Less

This medication has worked wonders for me. I have been on the medicine for about 1 month and My HA1C came down from a 12.4 to a 7.9!!!!!! To God be the glory with chanbge of eating and exercise.

I have been a diabetic for over 10 years and have never been able to lower my A1C. My numbers increased from the start until my PCP put me on Invokana. My last reading before being put on this medication was past 8.0. I have been on it for almost 6 months and my A1C has dropped to 6.6. This is the first time my A1C ever went down. I do have to urninate more than before but if my A1C is finally getting under control I don't mind.

I have been taking Invokana for 1 1/2 years now I have lost 50lbs,although I make 4 to 5 trips a night to the bathroom, I am completely happy with the results of my A1C

Have been taking for 3 weeks. Have noticed decrease in BS at various times througout the day. Missed one day and noticed elevated blood sugar. Side effects are increased urination and subsequent thirst. Causes you to drink more water which is good for you anyway. Lost about 4 pounds.

I took 100mg 2x a day for almost 2 weeks and did not have a blood sugar reading under 200. I then went up to 300mg 2x a day and my blood sugar readings got worse. I drank fluids like there was no tomorrow and went to the bathroom constantly. I would get so light headed in the mornings that I could hardly function. My doctor can't believe that I had so many issues because all his other patients are doing great on it but I would not recommend this drug to anyone. I was miserable.

I took invokana for about six months, The drug made me urinate often and I did loose about 4 lbs. I was recently treated for a irregular heartbeat and had to have an ablation of my left ventriculle. I have since stopped the med after my surgery, I never had heart issues until I took this drug and I feel this made have been the catalyst to my irregular heart beat symptoms

I have been on 300 milligrams for 3 months. I have been a diabetic for 20 years. With 2000 milligrams of metformin I got my a1c down from 8.1 to 6.8. Over time metformin looses effectiveness. I lost 13 lbs. Only side effect is increased urination which will go down over time. I have less yeast infections as well. I am very pleased with this drug so far.

Been on for almost a year - A1c has went from 11.4 to 7.8. First time a medicine has helped. I have occasionally have to do a bathroom run in the middle of the night, but otherwise no side affects. 300mg dosage.

It worked well the first three months I was on it but starting this last month I started emitting gross looking mucous from my bowels. Then ended up super constipated and I was cleaned out I started having more gross mucous ranging from white to light brown to completely bloody. Have been to emerg 4 times where doctors have done numerous blood tests, abdominal xrays, etc. All results have come back negative so the doctors only conclusion is that it has been caused by the Invokana. I have now been completely off of it for nine days but am still experiencing the mucous evacuation, low grade fever which leaves me soaked by morning, etc. I DO NOT RECOMMEND anyone to take this experimental drug which was given me by my diabetic Nurse Practitioner. My life has been a living hell this last month and hopefully once this drug is out of my system I will have no further reprocusions from it. Read More Read Less

This med made my stomach upset. Was going to the bathroom a lot at night. At least 3 to 4 times. I did loose about 5lbs. Terrible yeast infections. A1c did go up. on it for only 3 months

My blood sugars have never gone over 6.9 and taking this pill has made my blood sugars 21.9, fasting, this meds is not helping my blood sugar or Hbalc level. Not working on my weigh eigher, makes me urinate a lot

Been taking this med for 2 months and first symptom is heavy thirst. Dropped a few pounds but that reversed. Many trip to the bathroom during waking hours. Recent warning for Ketoacidosis but have not test to confirm. May stop med after this round runs out.

my BS went from 180 [fasting] to 110 average, so it works, but expect to get up three times a night to urinate and the cost is a BIG factor if you have no insurance it costs $414.00 for 30 pills, (one per day)b ut they definitely work, (I got off after two months)

I have been on Invokana for 3 months. Initially I had recurrent low blood sugars. Currently, I experience low blood sugars in the morning after taking it but then throughout the day my sugars become high after trying to raise them to a safe level. I have begun having severe itching all over my body, loss of bladder control, nausea, and weakness in my legs. All reasons that I am going to stop this medication and explore alternative. The itching is the worst and nothing alleviates it so this medication is a goner.Read More Read Less