Invokana User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Jur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "Four days in, I've been feeling really bad around mid-afternoon. Have already lost a few pounds. Frequently very thirsty. Have a hard time concentrating when the mid-afternoon blahs come on. A1c probably can't be judged based on less than a week, but seems to have come from 8.1 to 7.5. Am really hoping I get used to this medication, but it's a bit of a rough ride for me in the initial going. Just a word of warning... your mileage may vary, of course. Used the coupon to get it free, but my copay would be $85 a month otherwise."

• Anonymous
• November 2, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Put on meds 300 mg summer of 2016 after being on 100 mg Januvia since 2007. Have all the side effects, I told the doctor who said it's normal. Do have kidney disease that we monitor. Issue is I feel like I'm going crazy, brain fog, very, very tired, anxiety high, don't trust my judgment, my OCD has come back big time, know what I'm thinking about, just can't think of the right words, know what I want to say but comes out different, paranoid, insomnia. I sleep about 12 hours a day, don't have energy, hot flashes. Used to be a very active person. Don't want to do anything or be bothered by anyone, my life has really been altered. Was just wondering if anyone else experienced this too."

• Jus...
• December 24, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "Took this med for about 3 months. If I could have given it a lower rating than 0, I would. I had constant yeast infections, peed all the time, excessive thirst, dry skin, and vaginal sores. Heck, I might as well have not taken it, as I had all the symptoms of high blood sugar, and it would have been cheaper! I would not recommend this drug for anyone."

• tra...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 21, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been on Invokana for a year and a half. At first, I did lose weight, as I've done with other diabetic medications. That lasted maybe a month and then stopped. I didn't see a significant drop in my A1C and have frequent yeast infections. If I can't get to the pharmacy to pick it up and am without it for a couple of days, I get relief from the yeast infection. I'm to the point where I am tired of dealing with having it and will most likely ask my doctor to take me off of it."

• L P...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 20, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started taking Invokana a little over a year ago. Started noticing a lot of hair loss, then I Googled it and found this site, which was helpful. Went to my internist, and she Googled it and found the same articles and comments. Took me off it, and I switched to Jardiance. Within 3 months, I switched back to Invokana. My A1C and daily numbers improved greatly. I've lost 15 pounds. I already exercised and watched my diet. Have been Type II for 12 years, which is from my dad's side of the family, we all have it. I've chosen to live with the hair loss, which seems to run in cycles. Hard for a gal that had full chemo and has lost all of her hair previously. It looks like this drug will either really work for you or it's not for you at all."

• inv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started taking Invokana 100 mg on 4/19/16. By 4/26/16, I developed the most horrendous yeast infection ever. I was then prescribed fluconazole 100 mg for 10 days. So far, I have not had any relief from the yeast infection. Brain fog and awful muscle and joint pain have also plagued me after I started taking Invokana. I have since stopped taking it, just not worth the physical pain or the mental disconnect that comes with it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have only been on Invokana for 10 days with no side effects yet. I hope that remains the same. I am glad to hear about the weight loss for others. I could stand to lose 25-30 pounds. That would be great for my blood sugar. My last A1C was 8. Daily readings have been 158-178, but before I was over 200. I also take 2000 mg of metformin time release. I plan to start fast walking now. It sounds like all of the above will improve if I am as lucky as most of you guys are. Will report back after a little longer on this med. Best of luck to everyone."

• Bob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I took Invokana for about 3 weeks at 100 mg. Within 2 weeks, I had a yeast infection and generally had an ill body feeling. I was jumped up to 200 mg, and in approx 2 weeks, I had swelling in both armpits, legs, and pains all over my body. I stopped and started this drug 3 times, and every time I tried to, the same swelling in my armpits and arms. We had no idea if it was the drug or underlying health conditions. Due to swelling in the armpit and pains, my doctor screened me for cancer, as it runs in the family. All STDs and meningitis all came back negative. Every time I stopped this medication, I felt better. Felt so lethargic and pain in my arms and back. Will never take it again. Ever!!!!!"

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

For Type 2 Diabetes "This really helped lower my sugars a lot! For the first time in years, my sugars are normal! I lost about 15 lbs, too! Had some rough side effects at the beginning (aches, yeast infections from sugar in urine), but they all got better when the sugar levels went down. Also on Janumet, which is pretty good, too."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been a T2 diabetic for 10 years. I started Invokana 2 days ago, and it has been absolutely horrible. I have never felt so bad in my life. I am unable to perform my job, having to leave work early because of the feeling of just being extremely tired. I have been in bed these last two days more than I would like. I have been urinating every 15 to 20 minutes all day and night and have noticed a smell in my urine that wasn't there before. This medication needs to be pulled off the market."

• Sho...
• September 4, 2013

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started taking Invokana about 2 weeks or so ago. I have been Type 2 diabetes for 15 years. Last year, I had to start insulin in addition to the metformin ER and glimepiride I have been taking. I have been trying desperately to lose weight too. My doc let me go on phentermine 3 months ago, and I lost 12 lbs in 3 months. I needed to lose 35-40 more. My last A1C was 6.9, up from 6.6 the 3 months preceding. So, doc told me about this new medicine. She stopped my glimepiride, and I still take 2000 mg metformin ER (split am/pm), and she cut my insulin to 11 units am, 20 units pm. My sugars have gone up, fasting is now between 124-150 (whereas before they were 90-120), and 2 hrs after, I'm around 178."

• Sea...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 4, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I went on this drug on the advice of my physician. It was horrible, I lost 8 lbs, but my A1C went up from 6.9 to over an 8. My cholesterol went from good to bad, and I was always thirsty, which means I stayed looking for bathrooms. My endurance and circulation got worse too. As soon as I was taken off, my numbers got better. The weight came back, but my overall numbers got better. Now I'm off with better numbers, but I'm still trying to get my endurance and circulation better. I still get winded easily, but I'm working on that. I suggest staying away from this medication. I changed physicians, and the new one said he doesn't like what he's seen and that he feels that this medication set me back."

• Swe...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 10, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I took Invokana for 9 months after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last December. I also changed my eating habits: no junk, no fried foods, no soda, no sweets, and low carb. I lost 47 pounds, not sure how much the Invokana helped with that. I did get a wicked yeast infection that never went away. After researching Invokana and realizing how bad some of the side effects can be (kidney cancer or kidney failure), I asked my doctor to take me off it. He did, as long as I'm keeping my blood sugar down in the normal range. It's been 3 months, and so far I'm controlling it with diet and exercise. I test my own blood sugar every day, and it's in the normal range. I'd rather do it this way as long as I can. Invokana wasn't worth the risk, I'd rather try Metformin."

• jcp...
• June 22, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Taking Invokana for at least several years now. Also take metformin and Tradjenta, but the latter is new for me. One thing I noticed almost right away was a 'weird' feeling that was kind of like skin sensitivity, which could be related to (decreased) circulation. When I told the doctor about it, I was told very firmly that 'that is not something associated with this drug.' Now all of a sudden there is new info about increased amputations! Also get the aches, muscle pains, and swollen armpits/arms. I was really wondering about that! Why? No yeast problems, though. Did help as the 'final push' to really help normalize sugars, but will now reconsider taking it! Probably not worth it."

• Her...
• August 28, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "At first, I had great success. I lost 15 lbs, I no longer needed to use Novorapid and reduced my Lantus. Then my BS started increasing and I had to use Novorapid again and increase Lantus. My A1C went from 8.9 to 8.3 in 3 months. Severe yeast infection from the start. My endo increased it to 300 mg. I still take the same dose of Novorapid and Lantus and still have highs. Haven't lost any more weight and the yeast infection is so bad I just want to claw someone's eyes out. I'm not sure I want to stay on it."

• Tha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "My blood sugars were constantly in the 250 to 300 range. I experienced a burning sensation in my stomach and stomach pain and discomfort constantly. I had extreme thirst. My fluid intake doubled, I was drinking approximately 1 1/2 to 2 gallons of fluid a day with frequent urination. Finally, my stomach discomfort reached such a high level that I had to stop taking the medication. My blood sugars were still in the upper 200 and lower 300 range as well, so I thought the medication was ineffective as well, and as my side effects were no longer tolerable."

• Wda...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 26, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been on Invokana for at least 3 years. I love how it relieves you of excess sugar, but it has caused many yeast infections and a UTI. I notice when I take it, it makes me crave sugar more. I need to look into other options."

• Bea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "Invokana was a disaster for me! First on Invokamet, also bad! Had GI problems with Invokamet. Dr. switched me to Invokana. Worse GI problems. Developed anal fissures from the diarrhea and constipation. Now have a yeast infection. Back on Metformin and exercise. Numbers are better!"

• Wga...
• April 11, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Took 100 mg of Invokana, great results. Dr. increased dosage to 300. Blood sugar rose from 100 to 300-450. Within 2 weeks, muscles lost strength, balance was off. Blood sugar remained high. Unable to continue hiking, exercise, etc. Went off Invokana. Started physical therapy to regain muscle strength. 6 months later, muscle strength back, blood sugar is between 300-400. Never went back down. I feel horrible. Everything had been fine until Invokana dosage increased. I believe it did serious damage to my body."

• AEi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 10, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I felt good on Invokana, my A1C was reduced, and I lost weight. My doctor was pleased. I would have been too if it weren't for the horrible yeast infection that simply would not go away, even with several different meds, including diflucan (sp?). It was so painful and itchy that I could not concentrate on anything other than that. I stopped taking it and went back to glipizide."

• TnD...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Have been on Invokana/Metformin (Invokamet) for less than a week, and my experience has been terrible. I expected to have to urinate more, but I am experiencing an insatiable thirst with the need to urinate almost hourly, which is extremely disruptive to daily activities. Even after less than a week on the medication, I am having constant genital itching. But the final straw for me was an exacerbation of my neuropathy. My legs, from the knee down, burn so severely that I cannot sleep. I am done with this and have decided to stop taking it completely. If this is working for you, that's great, but I just cannot tolerate the side effects."

• ner...
• May 14, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking this for a month. It has reduced my blood sugar levels, and I have no side effects yet. This may prove to be very helpful in managing my diabetes, where no other medicine has worked."

• Dev...
• February 7, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been a type 1 diabetic for 28 years, diagnosed at 12 years old, have been on insulin for 28 years, and 6 years on a pump. I joined a research study in Nov. 2014 to test Invokana on type 1 diabetics to see if it could help type 1's. I am so amazed and happy with this medication! I have cut down on my insulin a lot, only 9 units of basal for the day! I lost 6 pounds. I feel and look great, lots more energy. Yes, there is a genital itch problem, I also had hives, which I believe is worth it for great blood sugars and weight loss. Lucky I am born and raised in Canada, where our health insurance covers the cost completely."

• Cat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 22, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking Invokana for about 2.5 years. The worst thing was a yeast infection, but after a while I quit getting them. It helped me to pee well, and I lost about 20 lbs, and my A1c was coming down. I was satisfied with it, and then this year my insurance wouldn't cover it anymore, thanks a lot, so I had to try Farxiga, horrible. So now I have to try Jardiance, which surely won't be worse than Farxiga. I would really love to have Invokana back. But the Jardiance doesn't sound too bad, but I guess I will find out..."

• Pra...
• December 17, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "Wonderful drug! Have been a diabetic for nearly 20 years. Metformin, diet, and exercise worked for about 8 years. Later had 500 mg of Metformin once in the morning and twice in the evening. Later added 60 mg of Gliclazide. I had too many sugar lows. Now I lost 13 lbs, and my numbers came down from 8.1 to 6.8. I have fewer yeast infections. The only drawback is frequency of bathroom visits, which is improving. I love this drug!"