Farxiga for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 2)

• Sun...
• February 1, 2020

"I have been on 5 mg of Farxiga for 2 months. I developed a yeast infection within two weeks, very uncomfortable since I had not had one before. Besides that, everything else seems fine, I do feel more like myself with this prescription because the others I have tried, I felt like I had to eat more often or my numbers seemed high. I will stay on Farxiga for now but will have to change if I continue to have yeast infections."

• SKa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2020

"My average glucose HbA1c was 9.5. Doctor prescribed Farxiga 10 mg. It reduced sugar to 7.1 HbA1c. But the side effects were just dangerous. My urination increased a lot and thus my dehydration. So huge constipation, dry eyes, penile infection. Thus, I have stopped this medication and moved to a different one."

• Ton...
• September 3, 2018

"I would advise everyone to quit Farxiga and Ivokanna. I have been on it for a year, and it wasn't bad at first, but I've had numerous kidney infections, and lately, it has been making me so sick (cold sweats, dehydration, weird feeling when peeing). And USA Today just dropped an article this week about these two drugs causing flesh-eating bacteria in the genitals. I'm not kidding at all. Just do an internet search for Farxiga and flesh-eating bacteria. There you will see plenty of brand new information about how dangerous this is. My Farxiga script is in the trash, and I'm scared to death of the damage I have been doing for the last year."

• din...
• January 6, 2020

"Took this Farxiga for two weeks, hated it, was extremely exhausted and couldn't stop drinking water. I drank 32 oz of water every night, so I was in the bathroom most of the night. So tired I didn't want to move, I got dizzy and felt awful. Would never take again."

• Lal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2020

"Doctor gave me a 3-week supply of Farxiga, and I got an instant yeast infection within 2 days of taking it. After about 2 weeks, I noticed an irregular heartbeat at night, chills throughout the day, and pain throughout my body. I do notice a curb in my appetite. If I could handle the side effects, I would continue. But I work 15 hours a day, I need to feel good. I also take Metformin 750 XR and Metoprolol tartrate for high blood pressure."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 29, 2017

"After 1 1/2 weeks of taking Farxiga, I went into severe dehydration that included dizziness, being lightheaded, not being able to stand for more than a minute without feeling like I was going to faint, extreme shortness of breath, chest pain, pain in my lower back and sides, excessive thirst, and dry mouth. Luckily, my daughter has had medical training and recognized that I had severe dehydration. I had to begin immediate fluid replenishing as well as salt replacement. Farxiga is the only thing that had been changed about my regular schedule, and upon looking at the maker's website, we found that dehydration, kidney problems, increased bad cholesterol levels, and UTIs are just some of the regular side effects that go along with taking this."

• T2D...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 3, 2019

"Works well. I already drink 2 gal of water a day, so I can't say it made my trips to the bathroom more frequent. No negative side effects. As with any med, I believe it will only work with a strict diet and exercise. Overall, it's part of a plan that has saved my life."

• Jac...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 1, 2016

"Began taking Farxiga 10 mg/day in October 2015. With determination of drinking 8 glasses of water a day, exercising 3 times a week (one hour), and eating more protein and salads at dinner, I have lost 40 lbs. This medication is great, but never fool yourself that medication on its own can make you lose weight."

• Kar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 22, 2024

"I've been taking Farxiga 10 mg for over two years. Despite dealing with occasional yeast infections in the groin area and dizziness, I've recently noticed a significant decline in the firmness of my erections. Given that my blood sugar levels are typically between 99 and 122 before meals, I’ve decided to stop taking this medication. It no longer seems worth the side effects."

• Cha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2016

"I've been on this medication for 3 months, and the only side effect is frequent urination. I'm experiencing weight loss with little to no exercise. My levels are good. I see my doctor in January. She may reduce the dosage to 5 mg. I'm a happy camper."

• sam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2015

"I'm over 300 lbs. I have only been taking this for 1 month, and I'm finally losing weight. It's so strange. I've been on Metformin for about 6 months, but it failed to lower my numbers. With this pill, I'm never hungry, just thirsty. I have to force myself to eat at times. I didn't notice the weight loss at first, but everyone else did. It's coming off fast, and I haven't yet incorporated exercise or much of a change in diet. The only bad side effect I've experienced is the frequent urination and dry mouth. I sometimes have bladder pain, but only the times I don't drink plenty of water. I'm so excited to be finally losing weight!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 14, 2015

"Had a constant yeast infection and 3 urinary tract infections in the two months I was on it. I was so thirsty, I would drink a gallon of water at work. I urinated every 20 minutes. My bladder was sore if my belly was touched. I really tried and wanted this to work. I did lose about 12 pounds and had energy. But I was depressed from constant 'female issues'. It just got worse and worse. I took myself off this pill and am back on Metformin XR. Waiting to see my doc for the next plan of attack. This did not work for me."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2019

"Been on Farxiga 10 mg for just over 2 months for Type 2 diabetes. After about a month, had joint pain all over, legs, ankles, arms, and hands, every joint ached and got worse. Hands now have gotten swollen and hard to use fingers. I told my Dr I wanted off, that I wasn't going to take this drug anymore. He didn't test my sugar levels, so I don't know if it even lowered them."

• iro...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 5, 2017

"Started Farxiga, was already on Metformin XR. At first, I lost weight, blood sugars stayed the same, now increasing. Sugar levels stay high for some time. I have an increased thirst and frequent urination. Been on it for about a year. Now I have gained weight, suffered dehydration a couple of times, had to have an IV of fluids. A1C is climbing, started out at 8.1, now 8.9. I woke up this morning with upper left quadrant pain. For the past two weeks, have had smelly urine, almost acidic. Swelling of eyes and crusty eyelids. Hives on neck. Got tested for lupus, was negative. Going to see the doctor as soon as I can get an appointment. Going to stop taking this med, now! I stopped, and all side effects stopped. Thought I would give it a try one more time."

• Ver...
• September 23, 2015

"My husband took this medication for about 60 days. He hurt so bad all over that he was taking Advil every four hours. Waking up after a few hours of sleep to get into a hot bath. He ended up at a rheumatoid arthritis doctor (which all tests came back negative) and lost a ton of muscle mass. He stopped taking this because I convinced him that he was not going to be used in a 'trial'. He feels better but not 100%. I would not recommend this medicine to anyone."

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2022

"I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and prescribed Farxiga. In the last week or so, I have had a swollen labia and feel achy and feverish. I'm a widow, 77 years old and not sexually active. I'm going to discontinue use. Never had such an experience, and I can't think of anything else in my life that might have caused this. I rarely leave my house."

• Jew...
• January 17, 2017

"I was diagnosed within the past year with diabetes. Started on metformin and Farxiga's competitor. Had a very difficult time with bloating, constipation, abdominal pain. After 6 weeks, I changed to Farxiga, and the difference was amazing. My stomach felt so much better. Blood sugars in the normal range with this med, along with diet. I am able to get this medication free because of the awesome coupon they have for private insurance. Have had a bit of trouble with yeast infections, but as long as I take care of it immediately, it has been okay. Not happy I have diabetes, but so glad I have a medication that I can tolerate. I actually use the combination of Farxiga and metformin - Xigduo."

• sal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2018

"I had been on Invokana for a couple weeks, but had to stop due to intense vaginal itching, and the itch went away. I told my doc, and he put me on 'Farxiga,' and after about 3 weeks, the itching came back so bad it was unbelievable - not good. Off it now for about a week, and the itch is almost gone. Never again."

• Ton...
• February 6, 2015

"As a paraplegic with obesity and Type II diabetes that was out of control, it was very nice to see my numbers come down finally. This medicine is highly effective at reducing the glucose for me. I believe the reason that I have not had any yeast infection is because I wear an indwelling catheter. So when urine rarely ever touches the skin around my genitals, or anywhere else. I believe that with proper care of the skin around the (male) genitalia, i.e., washing the tip of the penis after urination, would reduce or perhaps even eliminate any problems with yeast infection. It is only my opinion, as I am not a physician or in any medical field. I've been on this medicine for almost a year and have reduced my A1C almost down to 6 from 8.7."

• Dav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2018

"I was started on Farxiga as my first Type II drug about 6 weeks ago. I started with a fasting reading of 360, and in those 6 weeks have regular readings below 180 after eating. I have had slight side effects - some headaches and dehydration (I think the headaches are actually linked to being dehydrated), and a lot of urinating, but so far nothing major. Bonus - I've even lost about 8 pounds in that time with very little change to my eating habits (I still eat sweets, but have cut back a little, but not nearly as much as I should) and adding very moderate exercise, like walking an extra 30 minutes a couple of times a week. I'm basically trying to keep to 60-75 g of carbs for each meal, and this has worked well for me. My doctor was worried about cost, but I got a 3-month supply for about $33 (CVS prescription plan through my work). So far I'm very happy with Farxiga, but this being my first diabetes drug, I have nothing to compare it to at this time."

• GIV...
• August 11, 2018

"I was prescribed Farxiga 5 mg for type 2 diabetes. My A1C is 6.6. I was apprehensive to take this because of the listed side effects. Prior to taking, I started myself on a daily probiotic, immune booster, and fish oil supplements. I drink ONLY water. I don't eat sweets. I don't drink added sugar beverages. I push a great deal of water through my system to stay hydrated and avoid infection. So far, no side effects other than increased urine output, which sometimes aggravates my nether regions (and some slight cramping), nothing unbearable; I just drink MORE water. Give it a chance, all medications have side effects. I tried Metformin first and had the worst GI upset of my life, and that was after only 1 dose. Everyone's bodies respond differently. I would like to add that this medication creates more sugar in the urine, so taking it and ingesting more sugar is only causing your body more strain... you're a diabetic anyways!"

• ili...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 28, 2015

"I've been on this med for 9 months. I'm also on Victoza, 2000 mg Metformin. My A1C has dropped from upper 7's to 6.5. Blood pressure readings have dropped to normal range. I've always had issues with male yeast infections and was concerned when I first started this medicine. I apply a steroid/antifungal cream at the slightest hint of redness, this has kept the issue under control. The more sugar you consume, the more you will urinate. I think I have mentally reduced my sugar intake just knowing that. I've lost over 30 lbs also."

• Dar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2016

"(on for 4 months) Worked well, so I did not take as much insulin - had one yeast infection that stopped after fluconazole - I did NOT lose weight despite eating better with this. Major side effect of hair loss, so I am stopping - my numbers were fine before this, and the hair loss (and crappy texture) is so not worth it... doctor never mentioned hair loss as a side effect."

• Lit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 27, 2015

"Started taking Farxiga while still taking metformin (3 X 800 daily). Tried to wean off metformin and simply take Farxiga. Bad decision. Farxiga gave me dry mouth, made me thirsty, had negligible effect on my glucose levels and A1C. Started to experience dizziness and then fainting while on Farxiga. After a month, I went back to metformin. Feel 1,000 percent better without being dizzy all of the time. Not worth the expense for a drug that doesn't work."

• rsi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2016

"Start the pills with no issue. Days 1 and 2 blood sugar is consistent with what I had been seeing. Day 3 blood sugar is improved, nothing above 127 all day! Toward the end of the day, I get a killer headache and can't move my fingers/wrist. Before I get home to the test strips, I know I've got diabetic ketoacidosis with a blood sugar of 127! I will not be giving Farxiga another attempt at killing me."