Jardiance and Urinary Tract Infection: What Users Say

• Mea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was put on Jardiance for type 2 diabetes. I also have heart disease. This medication worked for me, it dropped my A1c from 11 to 7.4 in three months, and I didn't change anything in my diet or exercise regimen. But if it's too good to be true, then it is. I have had three UTIs right back to back on six different antibiotics. Each UTI was worse than the one before. Very painful when I peed, my vagina swelled and hurt so bad. It burned when I peed, like my urine was acid. So, I went off Jardiance, and eventually, the UTIs went away. Then I ended up with a yeast infection from all the antibiotics I was on. This medication is very dangerous. I am scared that my kidneys might be damaged from this medication. I don't understand what causes UTI and yeast infections with this medication, and it could cause gangrene of the genitals! What is in this medication? Does anyone know the answer to that?"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 8, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started taking this medication in June of 2018. My A1C was 9.8, my weight was 166 lb. I'm youngish (40), drink at least a gallon of water a day, walk close to 11k steps a day, and still could not reduce my A1C. In Sept 2018, I went back for the A1C test, and it was 7.1, and my weight was 158 lb. Regarding the UTIs and other female issues - I have not had that experience, but as recommended, cleanse the area with a washcloth or water 2-3 times a day. So I have not had any issues. (Sorry for any guys reading this). The reason why UTIs and vaginal irritation occur is that the drug is causing glucose (SUGAR) to leave your body through the urine. So when the urine dries or isn't cleaned/wiped away properly, we are prone to infection. Just my two cents and I hope it helps you."

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

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been put on this drug. At first, it felt like I was going to get a urinary tract infection for almost a week, then that went away. I noticed then I started losing weight, and my blood sugar went down. I love this drug because it keeps my weight down and my sugar down. I was surprised when I got on the scale that I was losing weight and not even trying. I didn't have to starve myself to get my sugar and weight down."

• Kia...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 29, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "This drug Jardiance seemed like a godsend when I first started taking it around 9 months ago. At first, I was on 10mg, and the only symptom I was having was excessive thirst, and I could handle that. But in the last 4 months, since an increase to 25mg, I have been suffering constantly with a yeast infection. I even spoke to my doctor about it and had a week's course of Fluconazole, which helped for less than a week. Now, even after creams and tablets, I still have a yeast infection that will not go away and a UTI. Before I was diagnosed with Diabetes 2 in 2018, I had never had a UTI or a YI, but now I suffer constantly. The long-term side effects are also a worry as no one really knows what they are capable of. I know one thing though, I cannot continue with this medication."

• ivo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 30, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I use Metformin, Jardiance, and Ozempic for diabetes and have lost over 60 lbs in 8 months. I look great, but the UTIs are constant and this really worries me. Also, the rashes mean I am using cortisone creams all the time, which is not healthy, but I have no choice as this is the first time in 20 years I can control my sugar. I am asking myself if this is safe for my kidneys and bladder, so it is complicated. Is it the lesser evil?"

• Mea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 13, 2019

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I started this medication in August 2019. This medicine works! My A1C went from 11 down to 7.7 with really no changes in anything I did. It was going smoothly for the first couple of months, then in late October I got a UTI and took antibiotics. It went away about 3 days after the antibiotics, but it was back, so back on antibiotics I went for ten days. I got rid of it, and guess what, about a week later, here it came again. The pain when I peed was so bad, my urine was like acid, it burned what it touched. I'm so tired of having these UTIs, they are horrible. So today, I decided to go off this medication. I would recommend this medication if you don't have any of the side effects. But if you experience the side effects, please stop taking it, it may do more damage than people know. I think sometimes the cure is worse than the disease."

• Cre...
• July 21, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "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."

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

For Type 2 Diabetes "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."

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

For Type 2 Diabetes "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."

• Lau...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 25, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been using Jardiance for a year now. I suppose I should say I used it for a year, but I'm also no longer taking it. Initially, I had no problems, and it did seem to reduce my blood sugars (though not substantially). Since December, I have had an insane amount of back and hip pain, UTI, and yeast infections that have rendered my life miserable. I've had a very dry mouth and dehydration feelings since the beginning. Three days off the meds and my hip pain is gone, I no longer have dry mouth, and my blood sugars are staying where they've been. The benefit has not outweighed the enduring misery. Listen to your body!"

• Kay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I absolutely LOVE Jardiance! I finally found something that works perfectly for me. I have tried Victoza, Byetta, Bydureon, Starlix, Metformin, and its liquid form, Riomet... none of which worked for me, and I was about to give up when my endocrinologist suggested Jardiance. I tried it and am so super happy with it! My numbers, which used to run very dangerously high, are now in the lower 120's-130! Dr. suggested that I use wipes after going to keep from getting a UTI or vaginal yeast infection, and so far that has worked! I can’t brag enough about this medication! It feels good to finally feel good again!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 15, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have taken Jardiance for about 18 months now. My doctor thought with my family cardiac history it was a good addition to my diabetic regimen. I had fairly good results at first. HgA1C came down. Fasting blood glucose came down. Didn't see any weight loss. At first, urination increased to an almost problematic level with extreme urgency and frequency. That leveled out after about 2 months. However, I have had almost constant yeast infection, UTI, and extreme genital irritation. I tried moist wipes after urination, and that helped mildly. I've had maybe 7-8 yeast infections in my life, I'm 53. Until Jardiance, I have the skin in private areas splitting and bleeding. Meeting with my doctor this week and am requesting another drug...I can't take the constant irritation to my lady bits and surrounding area."

• Bet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been on Jardiance for 5 weeks and up to my 2nd yeast infection and now have a UTI. Also makes me get leg cramps at night. Told my doctor, nope, I would rather take my chances with the diabetes than to live with the side effects of this medicine. Not to mention, the price was insane and my insurance only covers 50% of this overpriced medication."

• Soo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2023

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I recently had been diagnosed with elevated blood fasting sugar levels, so my cardiologist prescribed low-dose Jardiance (10 mg) for me to protect my heart and kidneys, as I have CAD (coronary artery disease) and hereditary diabetes. He explained that Jardiance will make me pee out sugar and sugar produced from excess calories that I ingest. He warned me to be conscious of my feminine hygiene and to make sure that the intimate area is clean and devoid of residual urine every time I urinate, as this can cause UTIs and skin irritations. So I am washing with clean water and sometimes soap and water to prevent any infections, I also carry a pocket bidet in my bag. I have not had any problems with Jardiance. I will be taking my first FBS and HbA1c test in two months."

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 9, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "I got on this med this past January and started losing weight, and it wasn't until I studied it and understood what it does (with Metformin) that it made sense. Also, I have always been prone to UTIs and started taking a cranberry supplement and also started wiping down there with a clean wipe, it gets all the sugar out of there. Hope this helps."

• Tex...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 23, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have taken Jardiance for a little over a year. At first, good results. Then I began to feel the constant need to urinate and could not go an hour without having to pee. This was followed by back and abdomen pain, which felt like a UTI. My urine sample did not indicate an infection, though I was given an antibiotic while they cultured my sample. I stopped taking Jardiance, and the pain and the constant need to urinate (sometimes painfully) ceased within 3 days. I cannot help but wonder what damage the drug may have done to my kidneys and urinary tract. My doctor never even suggested stopping, as I had to do my own research to see that this was one of the side effects of the drug."

• Spl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "Was on Jardiance for 2 months and developed a severe urinary tract infection. I went into renal failure. The doctors gave me a 50% chance of survival. I spent 2 weeks in ICU. This medication should be removed from the market. No one should take this medication, besides, it didn't lower my blood sugars at all."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "I threw it in the trash after having a terrible reaction. Dehydration, swelling, shortness of breath, UTI, and yeast infection. This is a terrible drug, and they need to take it off the market instead of showing it in commercials every day. It's also too expensive."

• Sid...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 25, 2025

For Type 2 Diabetes "On it a month and will be stopping. Brought blood sugar down and BP and was so hopeful. UTI and non-stop sneezing and runny nose and constipation. Yes, it can cause upper respiratory issues and runny nose with sneezing."

• Suz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "For some reason, my A1C was increasing. My doctor added Jardiance to my regimen. My A1C dropped from 7.8 to 7.4 quite quickly. After three more months on Jardiance, my A1C went from 7.4 to 6.2. I have also lost about 6 pounds since taking it. Side effects have been UTI, and I feel tired and weak quite a bit. No energy. Other than that, I've been good. But I don't like feeling like this, so I will tell my doctor about it today. Perhaps a small price to pay for such a drop in my A1C. It is also very expensive. I get samples from my doctor at times, but being on Medicare and it being a new drug, it's pretty costly. Have to see if it's even on the formulary for 2018, as it always changes, and the drug company does not give discounts to Medicare folks."

• Suz...
• November 11, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been on Jardiance 25 mg for 10 months. I’ve lost 35 pounds, A1C dropped from 7.8 to 6.2. I don’t feel I urinate excessively and sometimes get up once a night to go to the bathroom. I’m beginning to get low blood sugars during the day, so I may have to cut back on other diabetic meds I’m taking. I’ve had one UTI, which I had no symptoms with, just caught it in a routine urine test. I feel tired a lot, not sure it’s related to this med. Also, I’ve lost a ton of hair. My hair is so thin now I can’t believe it. Anyone else suffer hair loss since taking this med? It’s done wonders for my diabetes and weight loss, would hate to have to stop taking it."

• Jts...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 7, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was told today to stop taking Jardiance. I have had two UTIs in recent months. I have gone twice for a urine test because of the constant pain and uncomfortableness in the lower region. At first, I thought this would be my wonder drug, but now I wonder if I have done damage. I was grateful for the Jardiance program that paid for my drug."

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "Strongly recommend against using this drug. Side effects were substantial: UTI (male), frequent urination with copious output, painful genital/rectal area. Symptoms abated ~3 days after discontinuing the drug. The drug is very expensive, suggest discussing other treatment with the doctor. User beware."

• Kan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 25, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was on Jardiance for a few months, as well as metformin. The Jardiance lowered my blood glucose, but the side effects are terrible. Within months, I got 2 UTIs (urinary tract infections). Then I started a third UTI right after finishing my second round of antibiotics. I stopped taking Jardiance, and now my bladder has become very weak, the weakness started the day after I stopped taking the medication. I believe that because of having to drink so much water to stop dehydration caused by Jardiance, my bladder weakened."

• Sha...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 2, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started this in addition to Trulicity with hopes to add to weight loss and lower sugars a bit more. I didn't lose any additional weight, but it did seem to lower sugar. However, after taking this for about a year, I started getting a yeast infection. I NEVER get them. I tried everything: prescription meds, creams, suppositories. Nothing worked to get rid of it. I was blistering, peeling, and bleeding. I also had a pretty constant UTI. I even used moist wipes per the doctor's order from day one to keep extra clean. At first, I thought it could be those, so I changed brands and even went to the ultra-sensitive ones. Then I thought to check here, and I'm so glad I did! After realizing it could be Jardiance, I went off of it and the infections stopped on their own with no other intervention! My doc tried to start again with a lower dose, but as soon as I started getting the first sign of infections coming back, I ditched it. Waiting on an appointment with an endo to see what's next."