Farxiga User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was perfectly happy on Invokana, then my insurance stopped covering it and my Dr. put me on Farxiga to try. Oh my gosh, thought I would die, it did not work on me at all. It gave me a yeast infection the first day, sugar stayed high for hours after meals, could barely pee, it made my heart race, and I felt horrible, horrible, horrible. So now I have to try Jardiance, I can't imagine it being worse than Farxiga. I sure hope I am able to pee with this medication."

• Goo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 6, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I took 10 mg of Farxiga daily for about 8 months. The good news was that I did not suffer any negative side effects, other than a slight increase in frequency of urination. The bad news is that after 8 months of use, Farxiga did NOT lower my blood glucose - my A1C levels went up, in fact, during that time period. And Farxiga did not help reduce my weight. My endocrinologist suggested I stop taking this med, and I did."

• Not...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been on this med for a little over two months. Packed back on weight I lost on Bydureon. Not sure about A1C. The doctor hasn't tested A1C since I started this med. I got a savings card that reduced this med to $30 a month. I can't afford any of the other newer diabetes meds in the hundreds of dollars, so I am stuck taking this. I always get bounced off of these newer meds when the savings cards run out. I am grateful for the time I do get to take the meds due to the savings cards, though. I had pretty severe itching for the first month, but that has subsided dramatically. Thankfully I haven't had any yeast infections, but I have also been taking standardized cranberry pills. I can say I am much less tired on this med than I was on a couple of the other newer meds."

• red...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "This medication worked immediately, lowering my blood glucose. I was only on it for about 1 week (free samples from physician). Then the pharmacy called and said my excellent insurance doesn't cover it. Out-of-pocket cost $430 for a 30-day supply - no can do! Switched to Invokana instead. Farxiga apparently works with no side effects (I'm a guy), but no insurance coverage for the drug."

• Tun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "My numbers are higher on Farxiga than I've ever had. Ask doctor to add Metformin 500 mg × 2 a day, it brings my range back to what I was used to on Janumet XR. I hurt in my left arm, vaginal infection, since being on Farxiga 8 weeks. I want a specialist after my next doctor appointment."

• Lil...
• March 25, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been on this drug about a year and a half now and almost instantly began suffering near-constant yeast infections. But on the positive side, my blood sugars and A1C are spot on, and I've lost 3 stone in that small length of time, and I have more energy and sleep better, although bedwetting has sometimes been a problem."

• Kzi...
• January 21, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started taking Farxiga after not being able to control type 2 diabetes. I was taking Janumet. Since I've been on Farxiga for 3 months, it has given me yeast infections, sore throat, runny nose, and frequent urination. I am going to speak to my doctor to see if I can try something else, the side effects are so scary and bothersome."

• Sta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been on Farxiga for 4 months and have had horrible, constant yeast infections for the past 2 months, not even prescription meds help the yeast infection. A1C has not come down. Will be going off Farxiga."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started taking Farxiga in March 2024. I have been coughing for five months now since I started taking it. I went to my primary doctor; she said it was acid reflux. I went to the emergency room several times, and they said bronchitis and sinus infection. I finally went to the ear, nose, and throat doctor, and he told me it was the Farxiga. OMG! I have had a bad yeast infection off and on ever since I have been taking it. Yes, it brings your blood sugar down gracefully, but it messes everything else up in your body, including your eyes."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started taking Farxiga in March 2024. I have been coughing for five months now since I started taking it. I went to my primary doctor; she said it was acid reflux. I went to the emergency room several times, and they said bronchitis and sinus infection. I finally went to the ear, nose, and throat doctor, and he told me it was the Farxiga. OMG! I have had a bad yeast infection off and on ever since I have been taking it. Yes, it brings your blood sugar down gracefully, but it messes everything else up in your body, including your eyes."

• Chu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "I had to rob the bank to pay for it. My fasting stick numbers are relatively stable but way above target. They became high after my first COVID-19 vaccine last March. My doctor increased my dosage of Glimepiride from 1 to 4 mg first, then added this in January. I experience both bowel and bladder incontinence due to chronic degenerative osteoarthritis that generates untreatable pain. I used to be functional. Then, the CDC reclassified Hydrocodone to a type 2 narcotic. And left me and millions of others to suffer. Most people who take this pain reliever never become addicts. Just become non-working disabled."

• Far...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 21, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started this medication 10 days ago. I have been taking two standardized cranberry pills a day since I started Farxiga. 'Knock on wood,' I don't have a yeast infection. I do have some itching on my hip area and upper back area since taking this medication. Not sure what that is about. I am thirsty often, but I have been trying to drink a lot of water. Hoping this medication works well for me. I just came off Bydureon, and it helped me lose 25 lbs. Hoping for a miracle weight loss from this medication. :)"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 28, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Farxiga is effective. It has helped my numbers and lost approx. 10 lbs over a year. The only problem is the excessive thirst and frequent urination. I work and travel a lot, so this really impacts my quality of life. I would recommend this medication for someone who stays home most of the time, not for someone on the go. I will ask my doctor to change my medication at my next appointment."

• Spi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 21, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "Two weeks into taking Farxiga, this morning I had an attack like I've never felt before. First came the dizziness where I was nearly incapacitated. I made it to a seat, but then barfing started, dry heaved everything out. Then the hot flash started, sweat dripping down my cheeks and forehead. Then diarrhea started while the sweat continued to drip. It subsided after a good 15 minutes of terror, but now there is 'something' in my gut that hurts and has moved all the way from the right side of my rib cage and now, three hours later, has made it to the left side of my ribs. I'm not taking that next pill. Farxiga DID lower my blood sugar, I was getting numbers like 114-131 depending on what I ate, so that part was good...but that attack this morning at 6 a.m., just after waking up, I'm not going through that again."

• mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 20, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was previously on Farxiga 10 mg for 1 year. I had extreme thirstiness, urgency when urinating, and finally genital swelling. I discontinued due to this 3 weeks ago, and the swelling persists. It worked at first to keep my A1C in check, but soon I started having an increase in appetite, picking up 5 lbs. My fasting started to increase because I was doing late-night snacking. I was on Metformin XR 2000 before they did the recall, which worked well for me. I am now back on Metformin 1500 and have not had any of the side effects except insomnia if I take it after 7 p.m."

• Chl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2023

For Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction "Have been prescribed Farxiga for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. I am already on Lasix, my cardiologist doubled the Lasix and added Farxiga. I don’t have type 2 diabetes, my glucose is normal, so I am hoping the negative side effects won’t be so bad."

• Hap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Farxiga for 4 months. I haven't had any side effects. I'm also on 2000 mg of metformin daily. I go this month to my doctor to see how I'm doing. I have lost weight and hope all goes as good as it is now!"

• Vij...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was first prescribed 1 tablet daily in the morning for two weeks, my FBS 181, PP2BS 290 +1. It came down to 155 & 152. The dose of Farxiga was extended to one month. Today I am detected FBS 160, +2 urine glucose, PP2BS 170, +2 urine glucose. I am quite worried."

• blu...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 23, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started out taking Trulicity once a week with Trajenta once a day. Loved my low A1c, which came down to 5.8 without much work on my part. However, I developed gastroparesis. Although Trulicity is awesome with a once a week injection (not insulin), the symptoms with gastroparesis were just too much. Anyway, my endo put me on Xigduo (Farxiga 5 mg / 1000 mg metformin combo) in July 2020. My A1c started creeping up to 6.8. I wasn't happy with that, so she added another 5 mg of Farxiga to be taken with Xigduo. I have been doing great. A1c is down to 6.0, and I've lost 20 pounds since January 2021 without really any work on my part. Believe me, I am not the perfect diabetic either. I have always drank tons of water, so peeing all the time has always been part of my life. Plus, I have no more gastroparesis symptoms."

• kas...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 24, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "Guys, why are you taking drugs when you only need to exercise and eat more healthily? Taking drugs does not fix the problem, it makes you worse. I was on that stuff and stopped all medication, exercised more, and ate fewer carbs. Still checked my blood levels on a daily basis, all good. Feel great, and all problems come good. Even my ED and libido come good, all naturally, no Viagra needed..."

• Sid...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 20, 2025

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have type II diabetes and heart stent placement - originally took Metformin, but didn’t like the side effects - my endocrinologist actually recommended going on Farxiga instead - initially felt better for 3 months on prescription and lost about 15 lbs - but told my cardiologist I was losing muscle mass (especially in arms and legs), was severely dehydrated all the time (actually got wrinkles on my calves) and was experiencing hair loss, and my eyes were getting blurry (had eye exam - was ok but lids crusted all the time) with discharge drying in the corners of my eyes - was going to renew my 3-month prescription until Walmart says the copay is $760 and that’s with insurance - WellCare says it’s a tier 4 drug and the price rose to over $1,650 for 3 months - if I want a refill for just one month, it’s $454 - what to do? WellCare says a comparable drug in tier one is Glipizide, but I’m not sure what to do."

• Don...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 5, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "The medication states that you can get a UTI when using this drug. Well, guess what? I never had a UTI in my life until now. This happened two weeks after I started taking this. I am 66 years old, and I have always heard that once you get a UTI, you are susceptible to getting them on and off from that point on. Gee, thanks! UTIs left untreated can lead to dementia. I am going to talk to my doctor to find out what, if anything, I can do alternatively to lower my glucose level or otherwise see what the improvement turns out to be. I am also planning to get a Pap smear as well because it states that you can get a yeast infection, so I want to make sure I didn't get that as well! Besides these two things, the medication has some promising effects. Still too early to tell. I am conflicted in my opinion."

• Lul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "Short and sweet. This doesn't work for me. Causes stomach ache, constipation, itching, yeast infection, fatigue and high blood sugar readings. Every issue mentioned on this site, I have dealt with."

• FYI...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 12, 2022

For Heart Failure "The only good thing I can say is their side effects info is correct. I believe I got every single one of them."

• a2z...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 26, 2024

For Chronic Kidney Disease "The only major side effect that I have noticed with Farxiga is it decreased appetite and weight loss. So far in six months I've lost more than 30 pounds, but I was technically obese when I started."