Invokana for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 4)

• Ron...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2015

"Doctor gave me a month's worth of samples to get my sugar readings down. After 3 weeks, they have dropped quite a bit (200+ down to 130-140). Livable side effects: MUCH more frequent urination, extreme thirst, and chapped lips & hands. Doctor faxed a prescription yesterday, my insurance told me the cost would be $595. This is more than all my other medications cost me for the whole year! No generic is available. I canceled the order. Can't afford it."

• Jan...
• July 15, 2015

"Invokana 300 mg has been a blessing to restoring my health. In February, I was on 50 units of insulin (long-acting), and it was ineffective at controlling my diabetes. In February, A1C 11.2, April 9.0, July 7.1. Initially, I was on long-acting insulin and the Invokana 300 mg. By April, I was just on the Invokana. Please note I had bad reactions (from hives and lumps to gastrointestinal distress) to at least five diabetic medications. Ugh! Thank you for your product. I also have been able to use the drug copayment help offered by the company."

• Sam...
• February 18, 2020

"My wife almost died from this - do not take Invokana. It was a horrible experience, sad, frustrating. It makes me feel very angry, she could not walk, was very weak, didn't feel good at all. Be careful."

• Car...
• June 13, 2015

"I got type 2 diabetes at a very young age and tried all the regular stuff - metformin and Victoza, but it made me sick and sleepy at work! I had heard about this new pill, Invokana, and had my doctor prescribe it and get more information on their care program. I've never felt better. I lost around 55 pounds and feel amazing. I highly recommend it, besides a few minor side effects, I wouldn't change it for the world!!!"

• Sco...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 25, 2015

"A1c 13 a year ago. Taking 300 mg Invokana alongside 2000 mg metformin and 50 u lantus once daily. A1c made it to 7.0. Very happy now. Lantus alone and lantus plus metformin did not help enough over the last ten years. Thirsty and sometimes tired (water and caffeine counter this). Also taking a tiny dose of lisinopril to protect kidneys. No other side effects (never encountered any urinary issues)."

• Nay...
• February 16, 2015

"I was switched to Invokana to reduce my A1C. The first month, I had no negative experiences with the medication. However, I took the pills for two more weeks and developed a serious urinary tract and yeast infection. I was able to clear the infections with Monistat and AZO. I stopped taking the Invokana. About a week later, I developed boils on my thumb, upper thighs, and vaginal area, which I was able to clear with Neosporin, with the exception of one on my thigh which would not drain. I finally went to the emergency. The boil was lanced and drained while I was put on an IV for antibiotics and pain meds. It took six weeks to heal. Another two weeks and I have another boil on my vaginal area. This has been a very painful experience."

• tro...
• September 7, 2016

"I've been on Invokana for almost a year. No problems, though I realize that I have to drink water almost constantly. Went from size 18 to size 12, but I cut out a lot of sugar and try to eat more healthy, like watching my carbs."

• Eck...
• February 29, 2016

"Invokana has helped me to keep my diabetes under very good control. I have had diabetes for 30 years. I visit my doctor often. Lab work is normal. I worry when I hear of side effects and the advertisements by law firms."

• Rev...
• August 3, 2015

"I found this drug to be quite problematic for me. It caused such severe dehydration after shifting to the 300 mg dosage that I could not get through a night's sleep without awakening to excruciatingly painful leg and foot cramps that thoroughly awakened me. I would also awake at night and in the morning, feeling as if someone had poured sand in my eyes. Even my eyes were dehydrated. I attempted to address the dehydration by drinking as much as a gallon and a half of water per day, with a lot of water before bedtime. Constant urination (of course!). No real effect on my glucose readings. Prior to starting Invokana, I had started a no sugar/starch diet and returned to daily exercise, which brought my numbers down more than Invokana."

• Dap...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 16, 2019

"I used Invokana for years, along with Metformin and Victoza. At first, Invokana had me running to the bathroom a lot. I had vaginal yeast infections in the beginning and once later. What was very strange was that the Invokana just stopped working. I no longer had urges to go to the bathroom. I told my doctor, and he told me to stop taking it."

• Wea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2016

"Within 12 days, 100 mg brought my sugar down 40 pts. HOWEVER, it did a number on my blood pressure. I have excellent blood pressure, on the lower end of normal, and this dropped it down to the point I could barely function. Fatigue so bad I had to stop driving after 15 miles because I was falling asleep at the wheel. Going up the 3 flights of stairs to my apt felt like climbing Mt. Everest. Constant dizziness, wooziness, the floor felt like it was moving when I'd bend down. Weird tunnel vision effect like what happens when you know you're gonna faint. It took 2 full days for all those side effects to clear after I quit taking it. I suffered 12 days thinking I'd get used to it, but it just kept getting worse. Beware low BP side effects with it."

• Bea...
• January 19, 2015

"Been on Invokana for about two months, and while it lowered my insulin use (I'm on a pump and was using about 250 units a day), it's had some unpleasant side effects too. There is some pain in the penis during sex, and after the act, the penis has turned bright red and sore on some occasions. It usually goes away in a day or two, but I'm thinking about going off of it. I've also had stomach upset, lightheadedness, and dizziness (especially on getting up)."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2015

"After taking Metformin for years, I suddenly developed chronic diarrhea. I was put on Invokana as the next medicine to try and absolutely loved it. Weight loss and lower blood sugars. Unfortunately, I also developed chronic diarrhea with this medicine also. I am now on Victoza and get headaches, stomach pain, racing heart, high blood pressure. I would definitely have stayed on Invokana if I could."

• Tam...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 17, 2017

"At first, I liked it. My endocrinologist was waiting for it to be approved and available, so put me on it once it was. It lowered my blood sugar and my blood pressure. I did not lose weight as some do (which I suspect is mostly water weight from urinating more). I had to stop my blood pressure medicine because I felt I was bottoming out with both meds (Invokana was lowering my blood pressure too). But now that I have been taking Invokana, since it was available, I just recently stopped it due to not being able to handle the side effects anymore. I feel so fatigued all the time. My muscles ache once I get to the top of my stairs. I am out of breath and feel like I have run a marathon. My chest would feel tight and just felt faint all the time when doing anything! Add life's stresses (job) to that, and it made me so miserable! And, I have been working out 4 days a week since January! It is so frustrating. I am also on week 4 of a nothing but veggie and some fruit smoothies (no meat, wheat, and only dairy is whole-fat Greek yogurt). So I figured since I was having to watch my blood sugars more closely, since they were lower with this new eating plan, now was a good time to quit the Invokana. I am hoping within a week I might feel like my old self again. Due to doing everything I can to help my diabetes, and I still felt bad, I knew it had to be my Invokana. The only other med I take is Lantus SolarStar. I started to get worried about long-term effects of Invokana, especially since I was doing what anyone with health issues should do (exercise and eat super healthy), and still felt fatigued, I decided to do more research online and have found many others with my same and worse side effects. Many complain of constant yeast infections (both women and men), hair loss, swelling of lymph nodes to where they did STD tests and cancer screening, shortness of breath, fatigue, urinary tract infections, bladder infections, kidney issues (some really bad). I got scared reading so many bad reviews. I don't want to end up with major kidney problems! So I am going to do what every Type II diabetic should do, and actually eat healthy and exercise! We are switching to organic foods and plan to continue drinking these green smoothies for 2 meals a day and have a reasonable dinner. We need to lose weight anyway. That will ensure we get tons of veggies and fruits and so much nutrition that we would otherwise be deficient in. We keep track of all our calories to ensure we get enough protein and healthy fat, etc. I also take some supplements, superfoods, and vitamins made with whole food. We are going to stop all soda, sugar, artificial sweeteners, and pre-made and highly processed foods, as best we can... it will be a process, lol. I am so mad at all that is put in our food, I can't believe it is legal! Most chronic type diseases are due to inflammation in the body and what we put in our bodies. Healthy in, healthy out. Crap in, crap out. You are what you eat. Stop putting chemicals and toxins in your body. Stop eating food that is not raised/cultivated naturally healthy. Eat whole food and 'clean' foods. Cure yourself with Nature's Nutrition! Good luck to you all! :D"

• Beb...
• February 26, 2016

"Been taking Invokana for 5 months. Had a yeast infection the first month and bad vaginal itch, but it was controlled after I washed 3 times a day or washed when I started itching. So far, I've lost 20 lbs. I think my hair loss is due to body change, but I can deal with that. This drug really works for me. Just so expensive!"

• Aba...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 6, 2019

"I have been a type 2 diabetic for 22 years. I started on Invokana 150 mg bid along with 1000 mg Metformin bid in 2016. My A1C was stuck around 8.0, and I was dehydrated with very poor skin turgor. In spite of my concerns about dehydration, my ARNP increased the Invokana to 300 mg bid. I experienced a 14 lb weight loss, and A1C dropped from 8.0 to 6.9. I was pleased, however, the dehydration got worse, and I began to experience peripheral neuropathy in my lower legs that became increasingly painful over the next few months... when my feet turned bluish-purple... I stopped taking the Invokana. The pain and discoloration subsided after about 3 weeks. I was on the higher dose for approx 9 months."

• Piz...
• July 26, 2015

"Thought this medicine was great at first, but after going to a 300 mg dose, got yeast infections, terrible itching, and burning. Tried all the suggested ideas, probiotics, washing more, baby wipes, drinking more water, Vaseline, Monistat, but to no avail. Would clear up for a few days and start up again. Just could not stand it any longer. While I could eat slightly more carbs, only lost about 10 lbs after 5 months, and then it seemed like when I did eat carbs, my sugar went up and stayed up until I ate my next meal before going down. A1c only went from 7.9 to 7.8 after three months on the higher dose. Also had terrible dry mouth and frequent urination. Just unsure of this medication."

• Dis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 17, 2014

"Type II diabetic since 2003. Been on Metformin, Avandia, glyburide, Lantus, and Novolog either as monotherapy or in combinations. Been on a pump since 2007 and got through 2 pregnancies with the pump. Endocrinologist recommended this so I can reduce my insulin uptake and hopefully get off the pump (weight gain and complacent with diet on the pump). So far, I've only been on Invokana for 4 days. Lost 8 pounds, reduced appetite, more water intake. Noticed you need to watch carbs or sugar will spike. I'm still on Metformin 2000 mg/day and the pump but barely any insulin. Will stay on this for a while to see if I can get off the pump (my goal) and lose more weight."

• OBa...
• June 15, 2015

"My sugar levels were in the 250-300 constantly. Now they are below 130, it's great. There's risks with this medication being new, but it's working wonders. Was on metformin 1000 mg twice a day and Glipizide twice a day, now just metformin and Glipizide once a day. I am very happy. Feel a lot better, no side effects so far. Was going to get insulin if Invokana didn't lower my sugar levels, so lucky to have gotten it prescribed to me."

• Bob...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 20, 2019

"I was originally on 100 mg Invokana for 8 months. A1C dropped from 8 to 6.8. I had to stop because of a fungus infection around the glans of my penis (uncircumcised). Turns out this is very, very common due to excess sugar in the urine. I'm now back on Invokana, and A1C has dropped again, and my weight is back to where it was before stopping Invokana. The only change this time is more frequent cleaning around the glans and wiping away excess urine. The fungus was the only side effect I had."

• eve...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 7, 2017

"I have been on many medications and insulin also. I have been on Invokana for almost a year, and what a huge difference for me. Yes, at first you are thirsty, drinking lots of water, but you should be drinking water anyway to not get dehydrated as a diabetic. All medications are different for people, so you just need to do what your body feels. I would rather take a pill than insulin any day. I have been a diabetic for over 7 years, so I have tried many things. This worked for me. I read a lot of the reviews also and was not sure, but my doctor wanted me to give it a try, so glad I did. I just wanted to say what works for one may not work for the other. Just don't give up. You'll find what works for you."

• Sue...
• November 16, 2015

"I'm pre-diabetic and was prescribed this medicine 2.5 months ago. I started at 100 mg for a week, then went to 300 mg. I had no idea I could lose weight so quickly. I am down about 25 lbs without changing my eating habits. I drink tons more because you are always thirsty, which means you urinate more often. Yeast infections and some hair loss seem to be the negatives, but I will stay on it as long as the benefits outweigh the negatives."

• RED...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2018

"My doctor put me on Invokana. I took two tablets Saturday and Sunday and ended up in intensive care with acute kidney failure on Tuesday. My A&E consultant said I was the sickest person in the hospital that night and my family were told I might not make it. Thankfully, after 6 hours on dialysis and over a week in ICU, I survived. Please be aware of the side effects of this drug!!!!!"

• gdg...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 10, 2020

"Started this medicine, Invokana, and I was heading to the bathroom all the time. It worked somewhat on A1C. I had several reactions while on it. Eventually, this started the effect where you had to go suddenly, and you better be near a bathroom. I had too many real close to accident scenarios where I would just barely make it to the bathroom. Not worth it, along with other issues I was having with it. I'm not going to wear adult diapers just to take this horrible medicine."

• Ang...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 20, 2016

"I have lost extensive weight and have lots of energy, but my hair is falling out and is so brittle it's breaking off at the ends. My numbers have gone down, but your hair is usually a good indication of your health. If the medication is doing this to my hair, what other long-term effects am I going to have that I am unaware of? I am thankful that other people expressed their problem with hair loss also. I was told that I probably use too many chemicals on my hair."