Empagliflozin / linagliptin User Reviews & Ratings

Brand names: Glyxambi

Empagliflozin / linagliptin has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 23 reviews on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 26% reported a negative experience.

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Type 2 Diabetes	6.7	23 reviews for Type 2 Diabetes	158 medications

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Reviews for Empagliflozin / linagliptin

Den...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 15, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking Glyxambi for about 3 weeks, and I have lost almost 25 pounds. I was really wondering if that was normal as I haven't really altered my diet, nor do I exercise. I'm just wondering if anyone else has had a drastic amount of weight loss in a short period of time? But other than urinating a lot, I've had no problems with it. My blood sugar has been lower, and I really am enjoying the weight loss, but I just was concerned... But overall... It is awesome!!!"

10 / 10

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Tlc...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
June 25, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was put on Glyxambi for type 2 diabetes. The first few months were fine, no side effects, and my A1C went from 8.4 to 7.8. However, my kidney levels were starting to be affected. In one year, I went from normal levels to Stage 3 kidney disease. I did research on all my meds I was currently on and found Glyxambi had significant effects on your kidneys. Sadly, the NP who originally put me on this left the practice, and the new NP who replaced her never bothered to look into why the levels were rising. It took me to research and request a new medication. I'm now on new medicine, and I'm happy to say my levels are starting to go back to normal! I am seeing a new doctor. I highly recommend keeping an eye on your levels."

1 / 10

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Chr...
March 3, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Definitely lowers sugar level, you must work out to help weight loss! I go on an elliptical for 15 mins a day, and have lost 8 pounds in 2 weeks! The pills will make you urinate more! My goal is to reverse the diabetes, like working out every day and watching what you eat, eat healthier but no more fried food!"

8 / 10

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Tex...
May 15, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was given samples to last 30 days, then I went to get medication at the pharmacy. I nearly had a stroke when I heard the price. $182 with Medicare and a supplemental insurance. I asked what it would cost without insurance and Medicare, $636. I am going back to my doctor for an alternative to this stuff."

1 / 10

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Lin...
March 7, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking Glyxambi for about 3 months. I’ve lost 20 lbs without trying. My blood sugar is much lower, I’m never hungry, don’t crave anything sweet, and feel full eating small portions. Much better than other type 2 meds."

10 / 10

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Vin...
July 7, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started this medication about 6 weeks ago, and I love this medication with my glimepiride! My numbers have been great since I've started this medication, and I lost 11 pounds without diet or exercise. I may have had a few side effects for the first week or two, but they subsided, and since then, all has been well!"

10 / 10

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Kee...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 28, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am a type two that went into diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and spent three days in the ICU. Once I got out, I found an endocrinologist, and he put me on Glyxambi, and my numbers stay between 90 and 120. I also do not eat very many carbs. My doctor gave me a discount card that I use when I get my script filled, and the 30-day supply is free with the card. I feel better than I have in years, and my last A1C was 6.5. I have been on this drug since April 2016, and today is Oct 27th, 2016."

10 / 10

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Ne ...
January 6, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on this medicine for almost a year. It really does bring your diabetes under control. My A1C has remained a 6 since being on this medication. The downside is I have issues with being too low. While taking this medicine, I experience low numbers at night. So I have to wake up through the night to drink something to maintain good glucose numbers. I have also experienced other side effects such as yeast infections, low numbers, weakness, dizziness, and joint pain. This is a great medicine for keeping your numbers under control, but this medicine seems to be too powerful for me. I have found myself cutting back to a couple times a week taking this medication. Besides the side effects, great medicine!!!"

8 / 10

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Jda...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
July 13, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "Was on this med for over a year and lost 10 lbs or so, frequent urination. I was experiencing horrible joint pain, thought it was old age, and I probably wouldn't see 70. Quit taking because insurance changed and my cost would be about 500/month. Within a week, my pains, knee and back, went away. My dr did not warn me that this was a side effect."

1 / 10

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Jus...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
December 20, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started taking this med in Feb 2017. My A1c in January was 10+. It is now Dec 2017, and my last A1c in August was 7.4, and I have lost 35 lbs with no added exercise or diet change. I’m so pleased with this medicine. I’ve also been able to get off my thyroid med, one of my two blood pressure meds, and my antidepressant! The only side effect I’ve had is dizziness, but that has been manageable."

10 / 10

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har...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 27, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "This medication probably works wonders for some, and it did for me at first. However, I experienced the absolute worst yeast infections, to the point I went to the E.R. I stopped taking this medication and will be talking to my MD about something else."

4 / 10

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Sha...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 14, 2024

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am not sure how much my A1C has gone down yet, but I've lost a lot of weight on it without trying. I haven't changed my diet, and I don't exercise. I went from 226 to 199 in three months. I wasn't sure why, and now I am seeing others say they have lost weight on it. I do crave certain sweets like crazy, though."

7 / 10

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FAY...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
November 3, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have taken this medicine for about 6 months. My A1C was 9.6 and it is now 7.2. I also have lost 18 pounds. Just walking about 3 times a week. No other side effects. I am happy that my doctor started me on it. This med, along with metformin, is working for me."

9 / 10

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Lil...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 12, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started this medication about 2 1/2 months ago. Just had a visit with my endocrinologist, who was very pleased that my A1C went down from an 8.2 to a 6.6. I even lost a couple of pounds. No side effects to really mention except a little tiredness. I would highly recommend this medication. I was on Metformin and Glipizide combo before this and still not getting to goal. I have now removed the Glipizide and replaced it with Glyxambi and glad I did."

10 / 10

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Net...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
January 1, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "This drug, Glyxambi, has made me lose lots of weight. I have had multiple yeast infections that were the worst ever. It started out okay, but now has caused me health problems. I have been dizzy and falling, with injuries hurting myself. Had to go to the ER, and the doctor says something is going bad with my brain. I will not take another one of these pills again. Glyxambi has put me out of work, and I can't drive. They are the worst pills anyone can take. I don't recommend these. Your life is at risk."

5 / 10

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Flu...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 26, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was only on this medicine, Glyxambi, for a month and a half. I started getting extremely dizzy. After three days of going back and forth with my doctor, he finally changed it. I haven't taken it for four days, and some of the dizziness has subsided."

8 / 10

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mic...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
December 17, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "Diagnosed with type 2 in January. EGFR fell from 62 to 49 in 7 months. NO ONE could explain why. Focus was on my diabetic diet. But I have been researching, and it is suggested people at stage 3 should NOT be on this med, so I took myself off, my life or death, my choice. A1c remained good at 6.3, so my PCP did not give me too much static. After STOPPING Glyxambi two months, my EGFR shot up to 83 and my creatinine dropped from 1.4 back to .87. Seems many have found success with Glyx, for me it was BAD news. So 'kidney disease' might not be progressive once the toxic meds are dc'd."

2 / 10

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JW3...
Taken for less than 1 month
May 29, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "On Glyxambi for a month now, and fasting sugars are definitely lower. No weight loss, though. Have experienced some minor joint pain and increased urination."

7 / 10

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car...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 16, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "My side effects are lightheaded, short of breath, dizzy, and cold."

10 / 10

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KIK...
March 20, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "The worst yeast infection I have ever known."

2 / 10

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Har...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
January 8, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I took Glyxambi for a year. Now my A1c is 6.6. I lost 70 pounds."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 10, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "After about 2 months on Glyxambi, I lost almost 20 lbs, my blood sugar dropped, but the yeast infections are a constant!"

8 / 10

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Anonymous
February 3, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Does it cause weight loss?"

2 / 10

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