User Reviews for Farxiga oral

I started this drug on Wednesday, and on Sunday my urine was dark brown, my edema on both feet went away and I lost 9 lbs. I am currently on Janumet and Byetta, and even with them my A1C rose to 8.0. My next 3 month blood test will reveal whether my A1C went down or not.

Yes it lowered my BS, however the side effects of this drug for me were the absolute worst! All I drink is water and lots of it, but it still wasn't enough. I got so backed up that I had to stop taking it. I had unbearable joint pain too. After being off for a week or two my doctor had me try taking a smaller dose. Still had to make sure I drink loads of water, but now have a fungal infection in a place no one EVER wants an infection. Stopped taking, will NEVER take again.

Have been on Farxiga for 4 months and my A1C has gone from 9.4 to 8.0, and I've lost about 6 pounds. Have not had any side effects from this drug so far. I am paying attention to my kidneys and watching for UTI's, just in case something crops up. So far so good, but I worry about the higher incidence of cancer with this medication. It will be hard to afford Farxiga after my free year prescription card from them runs out, it will be $75 a month after that.

My A1C has been up and down over the years, but the last year it has been in the 7.2-8.4 range. I've taken many different drugs that seem to work for a couple of months, but then I become more resistant and have to find something else. I finally had to start taking insulin. The results are similar to just taking medication with the amount of insulin I take going up after a period of time. My doctor introduced me to Farxiga last year and I have been taking it for about 5 months. My first A1C after starting was 6.9, down from 7.4. Since then I have had reading of 5.2, 5.1 and 5.6. Between each reading I have worked with my doctor to reduce the amount of insulin I take. I am now taking about 50% of the insulin I used to take and still looking to decrease. Read More Read Less

Have only been on it 3 months, earlier A1C 7.2, April 9,2015, A1C 6.8. I have never had this good a lowering. Did not change much. I notice more desire of fluids, less appetite, loss about 5 lbs, more urination. Will do blood work in July, 2015.

I have been on Farxiga for 4 months now. I have been taking Metformin 750 mg to bring down my A1C that was at 7.6 at its highest. The doctor introduced me to Farxiga and started taking it in December 2014. It is now April 2015 and my A1C is at 6.5 and my blood sugar is at 116. I have more work to do but it is heading in the right direction. I have lost almost 10 lbs but I don't see this as a weight loss medication. I drink lots of water and try to eat a healthy lifestyle and work in some exercise. So far so good and I hope it will stay like this. I've been lucky with no side effects.Read More Read Less

I have been on this medication for two months-my blood sugars are within the normal range and I have lost 14 lbs. I have had no side effects-I am already a huge water drinker and do not eat sugar so havent had to deal with some of the side effects others have had. I also take a daily probiotic to ward of any yeast imbalances caused by the medicine. I have been on insulin, metoformin, glimiperide and this is the only thing that has worked for me.

Using Farxiga has brought my blood sugar down to the 100s and 90s. Lost 13 lbs in about 3 months. No urinary issues as of yet. My last A1c was 6.4 down from 7.4 I have not had a blood sugar over 130 in this last month.

The medication has brought my A-1 cs down, but I worry about the long term effects of it with bladder cancer and the warnings, I am looking at a more homeopathic plan over this drug

Finally something that brings my blood sugar down. Discovered I must drink loads of water (which is good for a person anyway). If I cheat and consume sugar, and as it comes out in the urine, I pay for it and have had close calls with urinary infection. So I drink loads of diet cranberry juice. I have lost 10 lbs in the last two months, which is wonderful. As long as I don't cheat on my food intake and drink lots of water to continue flushing my system and stave off dehydration, I have found Farxiga to be the most effective for me after taking many types of medications over the past 15 years of fighting Type 2 Diabetes.Read More Read Less

This medication has brought my blood sugar glucose level down by 100 pts!

Did not change my AIC. Used for approx. 6 weeks. Developed worst yeast infection ever. Now 3 weeks into treatment and still not over. Will return to gyno to see if treatment drugs have to be changed again

I have low BP...this increased it dramatically, dizzy every time I stood up! At the first twinge of UTI (after 2 weeks) I dropped it ugh..... You lose "WATER" Weight from dehydration!

My doctor gave me two weeks worth of Farxiga and it did wonders for my diabetes I used it with Levemir and metformin When I ate too much sugar, I got yeast infection That I hated

2 months ago I was placed on a new medication (not Farxiga) and my sugars went up not down. My sugars have not been so high in over a year 160-224 fasting. Taken this medication for 72 hours and my sugars have been 120 fasting. I am urinating more than I use to, but Nothing I can't handle. I get yeast infections constantly due to other medications so I am not to sure if I will get more. So far I like this medication. I am worried about weight loss, I am only 100 pounds now.

It's true it removes sugar, but if you eat too much sugar, you will get yeast infections. I learned that the hard way. I had no other side effects.

I started with an AIC of 10 and after 3 months of Farxiga AIC is down to 7.5.

caused a variety of side effects, that eventually lead to hospitalization. collapsed in house due to sever dehydration and very low electrolytes. it slowly dehydrates patients with sever reactions. it lowered my bs, but at what cost. not worth it

Working excellent. It seems my Diabetes is now controlled. I use this in combination with metformin and insulin. I have used many different combinations of drugs over the years to control my Diabetes, but so far this has worked best.

I've only been on this med for 3 weeks. It seems to be working very well. My blood sugar levels aren't great, but are very steady. I feel like I would benefit more by adding metformin. Side effects have been thirst and dry mouth. I have also lost 10 lbs In 3 weeks with no change in diet.