Invokana and Yeast Infection: What Users Say

• Gin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 6, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been on Invokana since Aug 2013, by October worked my way up to 300mg. In the beginning, I dropped 35 lbs, and my numbers are as they were on insulin and Lantus. I feel great. I fight the yeast with a 300 million probiotic called Ultra Flora. I also use an Aquaphor barrier applied daily after I shower to prevent outside vaginal yeast. This has worked great, since I too had the problem with yeast. Sorry to be graphic, but if this helps anyone get to stay on the medicine, I am happy to share. I too am having hair loss issues, but I recently cut my hormone replacement therapy in half and with the rapid weight loss, I am hopeful things will level out soon. Give the probiotic a good month to work, but stick with it, it is worth it!"

• ske...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 19, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been taking Invokana for 11 months. Started on 100mg for three weeks then increased to 300 mg daily. My Hgb A1C has gone from 9.6 to 7.1 and my weight has decreased by 70 pounds. I've decreased my insulin Humalog 75/25 by 80% and decreased my Metformin by 25%. Still tapering these. I've gone down three clothing sizes, even my shoes are too big! I have had one yeast infection and do use the bathroom more often, but it is worth it!"

• Ken...
• November 19, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started Invokana 100 mg about a month ago. Only side effect is some yeast infection, but not bad. I had been on 100 units of Levemir and 100 units Novolog with blood sugars still in the 200-400 range at times and fasting blood sugars never below 200 range. Now, my fasting blood sugars are 120-140 range and my insulin has been decreased to 50 units of Levemir and 30 units of Novolog. So, doctor has increased the Invokana to 300 mg. Hoping to be off Insulin soon. Oh, and I have lost 6 pounds in the process. The key to this medication is to DRINK plenty of water to stay hydrated, have your kidney functions checked at least twice a year and monitor for any side effects."

• Hai...
• September 8, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was prescribed Invokana for high glucose (Prediabetes), not diabetic yet. I have been on the medicine a little over a month. I developed a yeast infection and my hair is shedding a lot - handfuls at a time. Dermatologist said it would shed for up to 10 more weeks. What a horrible side effect that is not mentioned anywhere! I stopped taking the medicine."

• Nik...
• May 6, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am a 39-year-old female who has had type 2 diabetes for 15 years. My last A1C was 10.5. My doctor put me on Invokana, and I haven't had a blood sugar reading above 200 since I started the 100mg. I have just increased to 300. I did my research on this drug because I am very susceptible to yeast infections. Do your research. First, you MUST drink plenty of water on this medication, or you will feel ill. For women, take a probiotic. I take one, and this has kept the yeast away. Also, you can try Oil of Oregano to help. I haven't had my A1C checked yet as I have only been on this medication for one month. Ask your doctor for the prescription savings card, which will bring your price to ZERO."

• Cub...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 10, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Invokana since September 2013, so a little over a year. I have experienced hair loss, tiredness, and yeast infections. I talked to my doctor about the hair loss, which I experienced for over a year. He has upped my Metformin to the maximum dosage. My hair has stopped falling out. I am also using Rosemary essential oil to help with hair loss, and probiotics for the yeast infection. I have had amazing results with this medication in regards to blood sugar control. My A1C went from 12.3 to 7.1. I have never had such control. As a benefit, I have lost over the course of a year 34 pounds. I feel that the benefits outweigh the side effects."

• 4su...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 2, 2013

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've had Type 2 diabetes since 1990 from pregnancy. I've been on the pills, insulin, insulin pump. Before getting on this medication, I was on 100 units of Lantus and 60 of Humalog. A1C has been as high as 9.6. On my last appointment before getting on this medication, my A1c was 8.6. In 3-4 months, I've lost 20 pounds, have more energy, and fasting between 90-130. I'm only on Lantus 52 units now. The best thing is my A1C went down to 7.6 which had not been that low for 9 years. I've doubled my water intake. I had a yeast infection a couple of times but none since. This has been a lifesaver for me."

• Fri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 9, 2013

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been on Invokana for 3-4 months. Lower blood sugar numbers, I've lowered my Lantus as a result and have lost 10 lbs. The weight loss is not instant, so to those who have been on it for a week and haven't lost weight, give it another week or so and the weight will start to come off. Do not have the dry mouth issue, do have the yeast infection issue, but have had that for a while now. Great medicine."

• Dia...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 9, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been type 2 diabetic for 20 years - tried the diet and exercise, then the metformin (never helped). Went on Lantus insulin and A1C gradually just kept going up, and was up to 70 units of insulin and Janumet 2x daily. Doctor said to either try Invokana or insulin shots multiple times a day. Gave it a try - the most horrible yeast infections ever, but lost 6 lbs in 10 days. Decided to stick with it, and now almost a year later lost 35 lbs and feel great, and A1C is down to 6, and I dropped my insulin down to 25 units! I love this drug! I stuck through the yeast infections, and now that the sugar levels are down, I don't get the infections as often! I am thinner than I was in high school!"

• Nal...
• March 25, 2014

For Type 2 Diabetes "Went on Invokana last year. Never lost weight, but my readings were phenomenal. HbA1c went from 7.3 to 6.2. I have to go off of it now because it has caused an extreme yeast infection I've had since last November."

• Me ...
• February 25, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been on Invokana for about 6.5 weeks and I am totally impressed. I need to lose weight, and with my use of insulin, it was impossible to lose weight as insulin will cause you to gain belly fat. I also take Metformin HCL ER slow release, switched to that 2 years ago because regular Metformin caused diarrhea. So far, in the 6 weeks since I started, I have lost 16 to 17 pounds. I've had to order new clothes as everything is feeling like a sack. I still take Metformin HCL ER, Glimepiride, and insulin, but have cut my daily use of Lantus by more than half. Yes, I drink a lot of water as it's important to avoid dehydration. Yes, I can get a yeast infection and find that if I use Vaseline on my little toot toot, that it prevents the infection."

• TAT...
• December 26, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started Invokana three months ago after an A1C of 12. I was nervous but wanted to try it. I luckily didn't have the side effect most have: yeast infections. Strange because I'm very prone to them. I did develop a rash, which still comes and goes. Not horrible though, I use a prescription cream, if needed. My A1C after 3 months on Invokana: 6.7! Still high, I know, but a huge decrease from 12. I also have lost 40 lbs! I take it with Metformin and Glipizide. I also am following a low-carb diet most days. But prior to Invokana, my sugar levels were high with Metformin and Glipizide and a very low-carb diet. So, for me, it's working. Hoping to get closer to 6 in the next 3 months, then under 6 by a year. Plus, so far, it's been FREE! Big time plus."

• Sud...
• December 15, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "My doctor just put me on this medicine today. I haven't started taking it yet. After reading all of the comments, I'm kind of afraid to take it. The way she explained it to me was you HAVE to diet and exercise with it or you will have problems. She gave me a pill for yeast infections and told me that I would be peeing a lot and would need to drink plenty of water to flush out sugar. She said it's basically like peeing sugar, which in turn causes the yeast to grow. I think some of you that are having serious issues with yeast might be trying to eat whatever you want and expecting the pill to take care of it. She said stop eating junk food and let the pill get rid of all of the excess sugar, and you won't have to deal with yeast."

• Mar...
• August 10, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "This medication works perfectly for me. I am taking 300 mg/day since day 1 because my H1C was 10.8, and after 3 months, it is 6.3. I lost 30 pounds, eating better but not on a hard diet and exercising 2 times a week. Of course, I feel thirst, some issues with yeast infection, but it's all worth it!"

• Car...
• October 21, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been on it about 5 weeks. 300 mg. No yeast infections. Yes, peeing more, but for me, it is a more normal amount. Before, I had to force myself to drink, rarely felt real thirst, and always felt I retained water, especially from eating carbs. Now, I drink more and pee more, but manageable. Once at night only. The best thing I noticed is more energy and slow but sure weight loss on a more normal amount of food. Lost 8 lbs so far, and waking up in the morning is easier. More energy means more exercise too. So far, so good. Love it, feel more normal like I did when I was younger."

• sam...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 14, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "Liked it because it lowered my blood sugar. Hated it because of all the side effects. Would urinate at least 2-3 times an hour constantly, was dying of thirst, mouth dry, yeast infections were the worst I have ever had."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Invokana works best when you drink plenty of water to flush your system. It blocks extra sugar from being absorbed by your body and transfers it to your urine. So, you basically urinate out the extra sugars in your blood. It's also a smart drug, so it will stop being as effective when you are close to normal levels. So you won't drop too low. If you are having a problem with yeast infections, you have to stop eating sugars and carbs. I also highly recommend using virgin coconut oil to treat the yeast infections. Please try this drug, it really works!"

• Lin...
• October 13, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been trying to keep on this medication, but I don't think I can. Dr. prescribed 100 mg for 1 week, then 300 mg. Within 2 weeks, I had my very first ever (I'm 58) yeast infection. My privates were inflamed and very painful. Took OTC yeast meds. I called the Dr. office, and he reduced it back down to 100 mg. Now about 10 days later, I have fissures in my vulva. Dr. assistant insists that I don't use toilet paper to wipe after urination, but those new wipes that have been out for a few years. I tried most of them, but even the baby wipes are very heavily perfumed. So I bought unscented, sensitive skin baby wipes. They are better, but my skin is still too sensitive for them. Lots of other side effects. I'm not doing well on this med."

• Sto...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 10, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on this med for almost a year. Prior to this, all other meds either didn't work for me or I had unbearable side effects. The only bearable maintenance was Levemir 100 units daily. I gained about 30 lbs! Doc put me on Invokana, I have lost 25 lbs, I have lowered the insulin to 35 units a day. A1C is 6.3. Had been a yeast infection nightmare though! Doc knocked out the yeast infections with Fluconazole, and I take 1 Fluconazole a week now and am keeping the YI nightmare away! This has been the only drug that has truly helped!"

• JSg...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 29, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Took Invokana about 9 months. Glucose numbers were great. Started getting horrible yeast infection. It would not go away even with prescription medication. The itching started vaginal and anal area. I was miserable. No type of medication would eradicate the itching. Infection got so bad my good white blood cells could not fight off the infection in my body. Started feeling weak, extremely thirsty, eating so much ice my ice machine could not keep up with me. Started coughing a lot, short of breath, anemic. Body aches, dry hair and skin, plus I still had the yeast smell. Had blood test performed at the local hospital. White blood cell count was 247 thousand, normal is 10 thousand. Diagnosis: cancer, chronic myelogenous leukemia, my blood got infected."

• Les...
• October 12, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been on this for a week, on a 100 mg dose, but this stuff is tearing me up. I am urinating frequently, and every time it's an emergency run to the bathroom. I have to walk out of meetings at work. I used to have a bladder of steel. I wake up three times per night to pee. My thirst is almost unbearable. After one week, both my wife and I have yeast infections. My penis is burning. Now, I also have diarrhea. I am a mess."

• sha...
• June 16, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Invokana for 8 weeks. The 3rd week was the hardest, with a horrible yeast infection. Treated that, and it's been better ever since. I have lost 18 lbs. I feel great and have more energy. The urge to eat bad foods is gone, and my sugar levels are normal. I have stopped taking my Apidra, which was 14 units with each meal and 7 units at bedtime. I have cut my long-acting Lantus from 32 units to 26 units daily. I think I will be off insulin soon if my blood sugars keep dropping. I have a stomach ulcer and could not tolerate other meds, so I had to go on insulin. This drug does not affect my ulcer. I am very happy to be on Invokana."

• Hol...
• January 10, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "'I have been on 100 mg Invokana for a few years now. When I started taking it, I experienced a small weight loss and it appeared to lower my A1C. One month in, I stopped having periods, experienced occasional yeast infections, and vaginal itching. Over the years, the side effects have grown more intense and frequent. It's miserable! Within the last two weeks, I have started having discomfort and a burning feeling in my right foot. I contacted my doctor's office to inquire how to wean myself off this medication, but I was told I needed to make an appointment to 'discuss my options.' I've had enough of the side effects! I am taking myself off this medication whether my PCP agrees or not. Considering my experience with side effects, reading other reviews from users, I will not be taking it again."

• Gen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Although this medication did bring my sugars down a bit, and my tastings incredible, I had to stop taking it because of constant yeast infections. I thought I could tough it out, but after being on it for three months and no sign of the infections going away, my doctor took me off of it. I have also noticed my hair is so much thinner and falling out. My nails were also brittle and breaking. And make sure you drink plenty of water because it dehydrates you very fast."

• Nay...
• February 16, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "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."