Jardiance and Itching: What Users Say

• Pam...
• September 30, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was on Jardiance before and had a lot of trouble with itching and swelling down there, but didn’t tie it to the medication. I tried yeast medication, a mild soap, antifungal soap, a soap specially formulated for women. I did stop it for several weeks and the rash cleared... still didn’t associate it with this medicine. Been back on Jardiance maybe 4-6 days and I’m a mess! Swollen front and back. Inflamed, red, itching!!! Will not take this ever again. Signed, MISERABLE"

• YOY...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 19, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been on Jardiance for 6 months. I have had a yeast infection for months, burning, itching. My feet and legs have tingling and pain. I am going to speak with my PCP about another medication. I am no longer going to continue on this medication with so many side effects."

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

For Type 2 Diabetes "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?"

• Ang...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 3, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I’ve been on Jardiance for 6 months. It’s lowered my blood sugar levels significantly, and I’ve had none of the joint pains that others have mentioned. The constant itching and thrush can be off-putting, but I found when I ate lower carb, the symptoms decreased. Also, I was given a tip to use water wipes or a flannel with water to wipe after urinating, as this washes away any residual sugar in ‘that’ area. It’s helped dramatically. Also, I order Clotrimazole online very cheaply and use it when needed to keep on top of a flare-up. When I eat badly, the urinating and itching is worse, as there’s more sugar to pee out. I’ve lost 10 lbs, and my HbA1c went from 67 to 52 within weeks. Overall, this drug has worked well for me, and I shall continue on my 25 mg dose. Just work with the drug! Luckily, I am in the UK and receive this medication free."

• Ger...
• April 25, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I spent seven days of awfulness with Jardiance. I took the 10 mg tab (lowest dosage). I was running to the bathroom about every 10 minutes, so often that I could not leave home. Had to get up numerous times during the night, which interfered with sleep. My lady parts felt like fire. I drank tons of water but still felt dehydrated. My sugar readings dropped to around 80, and I felt weak all the time. I itched all over and also had very loose bowel movements. I would not recommend this drug. It is awful."

• Tel...
• March 19, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "So I started taking samples of Jardiance for diabetes almost a year ago and was doing great. A1c came down, lost weight, but it seems that once I started getting the actual prescriptions for it, I began to have severe itching, you know where. The frequent urinating didn't bother me at all, but the pain and the severe irritation I cannot handle. It made other things painful. (If you know what I mean.) I think this is a temporary drug. It shouldn't be used long-term, if you can handle it in the beginning. It seems that everyone is pretty much saying the same thing. If it wasn't for the itching and pain, I would continue to take it. I'm taking myself off it."

• Cha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was prescribed Jardiance 4½ months ago by my doctor. And starting with 25 mg and going down to first ½ tablet, then to 10 mg and now 5 mg (1 tablet). But I have nothing positive to say about Jardiance. I have had a lot of side effects: abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, extreme thirst, sinusitis, itching, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, raised triglycerides, raised hematocrit, muscle stiffness, yeast infections, and now hair loss. No sleep at night - I wake up to pee 3 or 4 times during the night. And my A1C has risen more than 10%, and the weight loss is about 1 kg :-("

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking this medication for one week, and it makes me extremely thirsty, and I feel the need to urinate mostly all the time. I feel light-headed and giddy when I stand, become really tired mid-afternoon (I take 10 mg around 8:00 a.m.), and occasionally feel sick. I have lost my appetite slightly but cannot see or feel any weight loss yet, which is what I hope for. It has helped my sugar levels, and as yet, I have had no signs of UTIs or intimate itching. Weirdly though, my lower arm itches like crazy. I've also had a few headaches, perhaps because I need to drink even more water. I will keep taking Jardiance as it's early days, but the constant thirst and urinating is a pain!"

• Pee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I'm female. Started taking Jardiance 10 mg daily on 15/12/18. Felt drained of energy, with itching in the genital area within a week of starting it. Took it for about 2 months, got tired of the 'scorched, itching' sensations down 'there.' Forever using creams to soothe the irritation. I seemed to wake up quite a few times at night - I thought whether I needed to pee, decided not, then went back to sleep, only to wake a few hours later thinking the same thing. I stopped taking it for several days and the lack of energy and itch disappeared. I noticed my glucose levels seemed higher in the mornings, so I started taking it again, only for 5 days this time - and within a day or two I had this 'scorched' sensation back again. Made me feel like eating salty food - I don't usually have any salt on my food, but I started adding it a little. I started getting this sense of dread while on it, couldn't stand the tiredness (zombie-like). I really don't think I will be taking it again."

• Els...
• July 5, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been prescribed this medication today to run alongside Metformin and have read a lot of reviews, listened to the nurse's advice, so I am hoping it will do what it says it will do. Unless you are strict with yourself and exercise regularly, then most of us with this condition will need some help, and now I do need further meds. I am 50 and menopausal, so a lot of the symptoms described, I do feel anyway! The aching, 'women's problems', constant itching all over, light-headed, etc. So I am not sure I would be able to tell if the meds are doing this or just normal for me at the moment. But given the fact that I do struggle to maintain a healthy weight (12st currently, 5'5), I am hoping I will have some weight loss, and then one thing can combat another over time. Obviously, if you feel the extreme side effects, then it’s best to change to the injection type maybe. In England, so meds cost covered, phew! I will update as I go. Good luck to all."

• Tam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been on Jardiance for 3 days and already have itching. This is my second time on Jardiance. The first time I got back-to-back yeast infections. The doctor said to try again, and maybe I will do better. It is just as bad as before, so I'm not liking this at all."

• Eta...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 14, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "My doctor prescribed Jardiance to go along with my metformin. She said I would lose weight as well and possibly get a yeast infection. I started the medication immediately, and before the week was out, I had a really bad yeast infection. I haven’t had one in years. The itching was really bad. I was given Diflucan. Usually, Diflucan works the same day, but this time it took three days to kick in. A few days passed, and I now have another yeast infection, worse than the first time. Major itching and burning when I urinate. Excessive thirst. I’m calling my physician in the morning because this is too much."

• Maa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "This medication gave me a very horrible itchiness in my vagina that no human being wants to experience. I thought it would go away after a few weeks of taking it, but the itching seems to be ongoing and getting worse. I have to quit taking this drug."

• REM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I took the 1st pill on Good Friday approx 3 PM, and by 6 PM, the backs of thighs, knees, and buttocks were mosquito-bite itchy, strangely enough NOT genitals. Saturday, the itch spread to the torso, but so far not above the armpits. Saturday PM, I bought hydrocortisone cream, which had a minimal effect. I have also tried Reactine. I have scratched a few places to blood spots. I will try a few more days to see if it abates."

• Gra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "After gallstone operation, my blood sugar was too high, and I neglected it too. They gave me insulin instead of my Metformin 500 mg x2. Story short, the GP/diabetic consultant gave me 850 mg x2 Metformin plus 10 mg Jardiance. I'm on my 6th month on this prescription now. Blood sugar has never been so good under control. I do bite the Jardiance in half (5 mg) as a full tablet causes pain in my stomach. It seems to intensify my post-operation wounds, which I spoke to my GP about, and they agreed on doing this. So, the last half I take before dinner or after noon. I agree or identify with others about the side effects, but it's a mild form on me, and I can live with it for the time being. People who have mild itch around their crotch/genitals, I would strongly avoid any kind of soap. Just water! But if it is irritating, see your doctor. Let your natural antibodies do the work. Yes, I do notice some light pain in my joints. The most irritating side effect is feeling sleepy and tired after a meal and quickly fatigued (tired). Hope to build up my strength."

• san...
• November 18, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "As soon as I started Jardiance, I started experiencing severe yeast infections and have trouble sleeping due to severe itching. I definitely do not recommend it. Had the worst experience in my life."