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Jardiance for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 2)

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  • Saa...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 4, 2019

"Jardiance was added to my glipizide routine. I took it for 3 weeks and had to come off due to the severity of the side effects. The first few days were the worst, and I thought I'd give the medicine time, maybe I just have to grow accustomed to the change. Don't do that. If it's not working for you, get off the medication. I became a zombie. The worst were the two painful yeast infections (I don't get many). I was losing memory, constantly nauseous, and growing weaker over the course of the medication. I had minor bouts of all the other side effects listed, such as constipation. The thirst was extreme. It also took a few days to recover from the side effects after being taken off."

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  • Cat...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 30, 2020

"This Jardiance drug is horrible. Before this, I have not had a yeast infection in 12 years and 7 days on this medication, I got a RAGING yeast infection and could not sleep for two days. I am not taking it anymore and have fully committed to diet and exercise to try to keep glucose levels at a “normal” level. My A1c has dropped from 11.3 to 8.2 in a year, and my glucose levels usually range from 180 to 280. Anything lower and I feel comatose. I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes 17 years ago."

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  • Ups...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 29, 2019

"This medicine Jardiance gave me a yeast infection SO BAD I could barely walk!!! I would NEVER recommend it to anyone! I was on it for less than two weeks!! I was drinking plenty of water and one day, I only drank 3 bottles of water instead of six, and the very next day I had the YI! It makes you urinate a gallon every time you go. Woke up with sore kidneys from having to urinate so bad every morning. If I could give it a zero, I would!!! I hope if you take it, it does better for you than me! Good luck!"

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  • September 7, 2019

"Avoid if you've ever had UTIs or rashes down below - or proceed with caution. After 1 week on Jardiance, my groin was RED RAW. I immediately stopped the tablets. GP diagnosed 'a severe case of eczema' and prescribed 5 x small tubes of a thick cortizone cream (Novasone), which took about a fortnight to relieve the redness. Some months later, my A1C shot up so my GP prescribed it again, in addition to the Metformin I take. Reluctantly, I took the Jardiance but had to stop after only a week - red raw again, despite wiping myself after each potty trip with non-allergenic 99.7% pure water baby wipes, in an attempt to eradicate all traces of pee from my skin. It really makes me wonder what this drug has done to my kidneys and bladder. I envy patients who've had no adverse skin reactions but I'm afraid Jardiance is now on my 'medicines to never take again' list. And it didn't help bring my sugar down much either; I find avoiding night-time snacking works far better!"

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  • AJ3...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • March 9, 2020

"I have gotten along absolutely great on Jardiance. My A1C was 5.6 at last check. I was blessed to get multiple boxes of Jardiance samples from my Dr. Took my prescription to be filled at the pharmacy today. I learned that a month's supply is $477 (I am on Medicare). We are a middle-income couple, but this in no way fits into our budget. We purchased a week's supply at $128. I'll be checking back with my Dr. for a change in medication, sadly. Only side effect from Jardiance, cost!"

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  • July 21, 2019

"I am a nurse and let my diabetes go. My A1C was 10.2. I was on Trajenta and glipizide. I started on Jardiance 2 months ago. My life has been a nightmare. No sleep due to urinating every hour. Daytime too. My lady parts are about to fall on the floor. Multiple yeast and urinary infections. Never had either problem before. I have to pour water over myself after urinating (hourly) to stop the burning. I drink a lot of fluids because I am always thirsty. Benefits: 4-point drop in A1C and 20-pound weight loss. But I don't think I can handle another month of these side effects. I'm going back on Metformin until I get to see my MD. As a kidney nurse, I'm also afraid of its toll on my kidneys and ketoacidosis."

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  • I...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • October 4, 2016

"Taken Jardiance along with Janumet for a little over 1 year. I weighed 191 when I started. I now weigh 137. A1c was 10.8, now 6.1. I have experienced no negative side effects. I have had no episodes of blood sugar dropping too low. Great medication!"

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • September 16, 2020

"Jardiance appeared to be making a slight difference in lowering my blood sugars when combined with insulin. As time went on, I started to experience repetitious yeast infections to the point I had to discontinue the medication."

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  • CPe...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 7, 2021

"Thank you!! My endocrinologist added Jardiance 25 mg to my metformin and insulin pump regimen. Based on other reviews, I started taking it at night, and yes, it did make me feel a little dizzy; but this only lasted three nights. I do drink a lot of water anyway, so the frequent urination didn't seem out of the norm. Roughly every couple of hours I go, and no UTI issues. After one week, I lost four pounds; that's a nice benefit! I've also been able to adjust down my insulin rate. I'm very satisfied so far with this medication."

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  • Dea...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 4, 2019

"Was on this medication for two months. Had to stop as the bladder and kidney infections were so bad, also yeast infection. Experienced a lack of energy and joint pain in my knees. My sugar levels went through the roof. Had enough of all the troubles and am hoping my life will get back to normal."

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  • Pam...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 8, 2021

"At first, I really loved this drug. My glucose levels were better. I have only been taking it a couple of months and got the worst vaginal yeast infection of my life. (Haven’t had one in 15 years.) My feet hurt all the time, and I can’t walk long distances due to severe leg pain. I have never had leg pain like this, I am always the energetic one that is ready to go on a hike. This week, I wanted to do a hike in Sequoia Nat’l Park, but I just couldn’t do it due to the severe leg pain and roaring yeast infection. I think when I get back home to Texas, I need to get on a healthy low-carb lifestyle and stick to it, along with moderate exercise. This experience while on vacation was a huge wake-up call. Today is June 8, 2021. I am scared of Jardiance and the possible long-term complications of its use."

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  • Reb...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 17, 2015

"I have been on this for 4 months now. My A1C has come down 1.4 points. I have lost 42 pounds. I am on half the metformin, half the blood pressure meds, half the Levemir, and not using any Humalog. I would really like to talk to somebody about their experience. I pee all the time, every hour. I have to drink continually or my mouth gets unbelievably dry. I am also pretty incontinent. It has given me sort of a food aversion. For instance, I have been avoiding dairy including cheese because it just doesn't taste right. Even the thought of things like cookies, pies, candy is nauseating me. Craving salty things, low-carb. The weight loss is great, rather unexpectedly fast."

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  • Bar...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 7, 2019

"This is the worst medicine that I have ever taken. I had a yeast infection that was misdiagnosed as vaginal dryness. The yeast infection got to be so bad that I was bleeding, unable to walk and sit (the pain was excruciating!) and my vaginal area is still raw... Still. This is July 6th and I have had this yeast infection since early April... NOT GOING AWAY. I have only been off of the medication for two weeks. It is starting to get better, but it was so bad that it has taken time! THROW IT AWAY. It is not a good drug at all!"

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  • Geo...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 28, 2019

"If I had run an errand that day in April, my son would be dead. I found him in a diabetic coma and seizure. Sweating drenched his bed. I called 911, who didn't come for 25 minutes, they sent cops instead. His blood sugar was below 20 and dropping. In 5 to 10 minutes, he would have been dead. We later realized it was the new drug Jardiance that the pharmacy gave him. He would get dizzy and had even more lows after this. I called to report it to the company. I didn't get far, so I reported it to the FDA. It needs to be taken off the market. Someone will die. It could have been my son. I expect to see a commercial for legal action on this drug soon, as I was harmed also."

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  • Bug...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 4, 2020

"I started Jardiance yesterday. I had been on insulin, but my endocrinologist thought, since I was taking so little insulin after losing 75 pounds, I could stop the insulin. I also take Metformin, as well as an Ozempic injection once weekly. So yesterday I took the first 25 mg Jardiance, and by bedtime I noticed that I was dizzy. This morning I am so dizzy I can barely stand up and walk! I drank lots of water yesterday, as all literature and my doctor told me to do. However, I cannot function and do what I need to do like this, plus I certainly don’t need a fall."

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  • Kel...
  • August 10, 2019

"I started taking Jardiance 3 months ago. I now feel much healthier than before. I originally weighed 231 lb when I was diagnosed, and the doctor started me on Metformin 2 times a day. Got down to 203 lb when she introduced Jardiance. I now weigh 194.8. Now my arms and legs feel less heavy. I am more flexible. I did get a yeast infection when I got lazy about the water. Monistat 3 took care of that in 2 days. I had a lot of yeast infections growing up. Overall, I am happy she started me on this medication. Diabetes has taught me that my health is my responsibility. My doctor does her part, the medication, and the rest is up to me to know my body and maintain it."

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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 17, 2024

"I've been on the Jardiance 10 mg for 3 months now. And have not had any issues whatsoever with the medication. In fact, I am down 32 pounds without trying, and that's probably due to this medication that has stopped my craving for sugar, that's all I wanted to eat. I feel so much better now that my sugar is in check, and the bad thing is I didn't realize how bad I felt. I had been on Metformin for years, I just thought it was the norm for me. Another thing, if you have trouble with affordability, they do have a patient assistance program."

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  • Jer...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • January 6, 2017

"I have been taking Jardiance for just over a year. I have not experienced any side effects whatsoever. More importantly, this drug has reduced my blood sugar levels to an average of 5 and has maintained this level. Quite incredible, as nothing else has worked previously. I have named Jardiance the 'diabetic wonder drug,' although my doctor keeps reminding me there is no such thing as a wonder drug. I disagree, this is my wonder drug. Thank you, Jardiance, you have changed my life completely. Astonishing result."

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  • Joa...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 13, 2019

"Please don't touch Jardiance. This medicine is nothing but poison to the body. I had all these side effects from Jardiance: lightheadedness, fainting, tingling in my tongue and lips, so many yeast infections and UTIs, times three. But the worst of all is this drug made me so sick that I ended up in the hospital with ketoacidosis. Now my body is in so much pain, kidney infections. Some days I can't get out of bed. This company should be sued for the harm they are doing to people. What is it going to take for someone to die because of this stuff? The company that makes this should really take it off the market before something seriously happens."

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  • Bar...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 4, 2019

"On Jardiance. I started having weird symptoms right off the bat. Dizziness, unquenchable thirst, extreme tiredness and fatigue, vaginal itch from hell, weird bowel movements, for a few days could not pee. I did nothing but sleep. I could not stand up long enough to fix a piece of toast. I am not hungry. But I do eat. One day I was getting ready to go see the kidney doctor and came out of the bedroom, with no obstruction, did not pass out, did not slip or trip, fell face first into an end table. Went to the ER. Thank God no damage. Blood sugar was 400. Never in 10 years have I experienced this. They gave me insulin and liquid for I was severely dehydrated. Sent me home. Primary put me on 15 units of insulin. My sugar is down in the day and goes back up at night. Very erratic. I can’t get hold of my doctor to get help, so I have researched Jardiance. I agree with many of you! I quit last night. Thanks to all of you for reassuring me that I am not going out of my mind. My poor husband."

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 19, 2019

"Took this on Monday, 09/16/19. Within 40 minutes, had an itchy rash, then was covered in hives, and my skin went hot and red. My lips started to tingle, and my throat felt weird. A few minutes later, my face started swelling, and it became hard to breathe. My partner had to call an ambulance, as by then I could not talk. I was given adrenaline, steroids, other stuff I can’t pronounce, and a bag of saline. I was terrified. This was the first time taking this medication."

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  • Joh...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 15, 2019

"Taking Jardiance with metformin does lower glucose significantly. Been on these for a year. All was good but got a UTI, so doctor discontinued Jardiance, not sure if he will allow me back on it. My glucose is higher without it. I'm willing to use test strips to monitor for UTI. Don't know of an alternative as effective that has less possible side effects."

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  • October 30, 2015

"I was on Jardiance for about 6 months. A month into taking it, my hair started falling out. I'm not talking about just a little either, normally, I have very thick, long hair. But whenever I brushed my hair, the brush was full of hair, and it was all over my clothes. By the time I got my doctor convinced it had only started doing that after taking Jardiance, my hair was so thin you could see my scalp. The doctor was convinced when I showed him the bag of hair that I had lost. Now it's in my records for me not to take this medicine. My hair is growing back, but it's going to be a while yet before it's back to the way it was before Jardiance."

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  • Can...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 27, 2019

"I’ve been a type 2 diabetic for many years. I’m on a cocktail of diabetic medication. Started with Janumet, added Tresiba insulin, and my sugars were still being difficult. I kept raising my insulin levels. When I added Jardiance into my regime of medication, wow, there was no lag in sugar management. Straight across the board, normal sugar levels. Not even 1 side effect. I haven’t felt this good for many years. I’ve now been on it for 4 months and still am having great success with my sugar levels. I haven’t lost weight, though, but my cravings for sugar have subsided completely."

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  • Sue...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • October 10, 2019

"Been on Jardiance since Nov 2018. Weighed 170 lbs, had sleep apnea, have a stent, taking blood pressure pills and Crestor pills. Lost 8 lbs on sleep apnea machine, sugar levels still fluctuate but like 6.2 most of the time. I drink 60 oz of water daily. Watch what I eat. A bit sedentary. Blurry vision and itching a bit... 57 years old, could this be something else from other meds?"

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