User Reviews for Invokana oral

Invokana was the worst drug I have ever taken. Caused dry mouth, which I could have dealt with & vaginal/genital itching & extreme pain & even swelling & I guess yeast infection, which I haven't head for years. I was on it for less than a week along w/Metformin. Acute agony from this med. I think it should be taken off the market.

only two weeks but so far so good reducing my blood sugar

This medication has worked significantly better than any other medications I have been prescribed. I have been diabetic for 3 years and my A1c is the lowest ever. Side benefit - I have lost weight too. Downside - be sure you drink lots and lots of water to avoid feeling ill. So far I have not experienced any side effects other than minor dizziness - and that has only occurred when I didn't stay hydrated.

While my blood sugar is not well under control after nearly 6 months on this medication, it has helped me lose 29 pounds. Although side effects suggest that LDL can increase on Invokkana, my total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, and LDL decreased significantly...like 21-25%! I don't know if this will continue but my doctor decided to leave me on and add another medication to try to get the blood sugar down. Other than urgency to urinate I have had no negative side effects. I am on the 300 mg dose.Read More Read Less

39 year old female type two diabetic for 15 years. before Invokana A1c 10.5. Have not hade a BS over 200 since starting this medication a month ago. Have increased to 300. DO YOUR RESERACH. You MUST drink plenty of fluids or you will feel ill. Also to combate the yeast ( I am extremly suseptable anyway) I take Ultra Flora 90 billion 12 strain probiotic EVERYDAY. I also suggest Oil of Oregano to help with the yeast. This medication is fantastic but women have been having issues tolorating it, so drink plenty of water and use a great probiotic. Ask your doctor for the saving card your medication will be zero for 12 months. Read More Read Less

I have been on this drug(100mg) for almost 2 months. I am a type1 diabetic on no insulin. I eat vegetables, salads and lean meats. For breakfast I have a white egg omelet with mushrooms. I drink unsweetened almond milk.There is some genital irritation but is not so bad. I am pleased with this drug. By the way I eat nothing in the bread family.

this drug has really brought my A1c down from 9.2 to 6.2. only problem I see is the COST. I too have had some bladder infections. But I only get one every 6 months. I am having a problem with hair loss not sure what is causing it.

My blood sugars are now in control, plus I have lost weight! I take Azo yeast pills and Azo cranberry pills to ward off any side effects, no issues! Also stay well hydrated.

I was taking Glipizide and Metformin. I was getting regular morning blood sugar spikes over 200. My Dr. substituted Invokana and Januvia. Within a day my blood sugar readings stabilized to 70 - 100 (max). Over 3 months my A1C went from 8.1 to 5.9 (it's now at 5.5 one year later). I'm down 65 pounds over that time frame (with a lot of hard work and counting carbs, fat, and calories. The only side affect is dry mouth at night and have lost a bit a pressure when urinating. No pain.

I began taking 300mgs in Sept. 2014.My a1c was 15.After 3 mos.,it came down to 5.6.I had a yeast infection in the beginning and a uti,resulting from my high bs.One yeast infection since.OTC products didn't work.After a culture,I used boric acid suppositories,prescribed by my doctor.They worked,and I now eat yogurt and take probiotics.So far,so good.

Didn't take long enough to assess effectiveness. Immediately gave me a severe yeast infection. had a bladder infection 1 week later that may also have been due to the drug.

The drug works great to lower my blood sugar, but it causes migraines for me. Severe migraines. I had the same experience with Farxiga.

I have been taking this medication for one month I have notice I have dry mouth and vaginal itching.

I was put on Invokana because of issues with Metformin. Since I started I've lost 12 lbs and my A1C dropped from 8.4 to 6.7.

Started on 300mg June 8th, 2014. Went from 278 pounds to 237 pounds in 6 months. My A1C went from 8.4 to 7.2. Dr took me off Metformin in October due to kidney function test results (I had the same issue 3 years ago). Other than peeing all friggin day, I feel great. I now know what "urgency" means when it comes to urination. Expensive meds, however. I am not sure I can afford much more of this.

Started with 100mg. two weeks, then started 300mg. My blood sugar numbers good,but having major yeast infections. Dr. said treat over counter 7 days, hasn't work. Ready to call Dr. & ask if this medicine going to cause these infections all time then I want to stop. Already had to stop Metformin because of side effects. Not pleased.

I have lost enough water in my legs to need new pants. My blood sugar has been stable. I do need to drink a little more water but I needed to do that any way. I am now only getting twice a night.

I started taking invokana in May of 2014, I started out with 100 mg then after a month went up to 300, all was well until December of 2014 when I started having itching and burning in privates and I am taking my self off until I talk with my doctor about it... It was great my sugar level has been the best ever since being diagnosed in 2009 but I do not like that I got a UTI and I am sure I do not want to have to deal with the pain of having UTI or yeast infection...

I began taking Invokana 300 mg one month ago and my H A1C has gone from 8.6 to 7.6. It has never been this low and I have been on insulin for 24 years. Also it has reduced my appetite and any desire for sweets or over-eating and I have lost 8 lbs. My insulin is reduced by half already and I think this is a miracle drug. I will stay on this as long as my Dr tells me to. :)

Invokana 100 mg for 1 month, 200 mg for 2 months. A1C used to range from 7.4 to 8.4...after 3 months A1c was 9.0! Lost 7 pounds (1 gallon of water is approx. 7 lbs) had 1 yeast infection...been on 300 mg for 3 months and am crossing my fingers for my blood test next month.