Canagliflozin and Yeast Infection: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Beb...
• February 26, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been taking Invokana for 5 months. Had a yeast infection the first month and bad vaginal itch, but it was controlled after I washed 3 times a day or washed when I started itching. So far, I've lost 20 lbs. I think my hair loss is due to body change, but I can deal with that. This drug really works for me. Just so expensive!"

• Piz...
• July 26, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "Thought this medicine was great at first, but after going to a 300 mg dose, got yeast infections, terrible itching, and burning. Tried all the suggested ideas, probiotics, washing more, baby wipes, drinking more water, Vaseline, Monistat, but to no avail. Would clear up for a few days and start up again. Just could not stand it any longer. While I could eat slightly more carbs, only lost about 10 lbs after 5 months, and then it seemed like when I did eat carbs, my sugar went up and stayed up until I ate my next meal before going down. A1c only went from 7.9 to 7.8 after three months on the higher dose. Also had terrible dry mouth and frequent urination. Just unsure of this medication."

• Sue...
• November 16, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I'm pre-diabetic and was prescribed this medicine 2.5 months ago. I started at 100 mg for a week, then went to 300 mg. I had no idea I could lose weight so quickly. I am down about 25 lbs without changing my eating habits. I drink tons more because you are always thirsty, which means you urinate more often. Yeast infections and some hair loss seem to be the negatives, but I will stay on it as long as the benefits outweigh the negatives."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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!"

• 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."

• 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!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 21, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking Invokana for about a year and a half now after taking 1000 mg of Metformin daily and Levemir and Humalog daily. The Metformin and insulin were not working as well as Dr. wanted them to, so I was switched to the extended-release Metformin 1000 mg twice a day and added Invokana 100 mg. I have since been able to go completely off of the two insulin pens, and my sugars have been in the normal range. I have lost a little bit of weight, but I have developed a horrible itch and yeast infection that will not go away. I was given Diflucan a while ago, but it didn't help. I have also recently noticed that I have been losing a ton of hair. I literally get handfuls of hair after a shower and am pulling handfuls out of my brush every time I brush."

• Ini...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started on 100 mg, and on day 2, was running to the bathroom with sudden urgency. After 2 weeks, I started experiencing pain in both armpits and upper arms, along with a yeast infection. Stopped and waited a week and retried taking. Same symptoms, only worse. Not worth it to me."

• Rus...
• April 4, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Was on it for 2 years. Experienced constant yeast infections, sinusitis, and brain fog so bad I couldn't figure my way out of a paper bag. Stopped taking it, and the yeast infection and brain fog went away. I am still dealing with sinusitis. Within a week of stopping, my legs, arms, and hands swelled. Invokana is BAD news."

• Den...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 16, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I took Invokana for about a year. I had yeast infections so bad that I was having two periods a month. I quit taking it in Oct of 2016, in Nov of 2016, I had severe pain. I went to my OB/GYN, and I ended up having a hysterectomy in Jan of 2017. Now I am dealing with high WBC. This was the worst drug I could have been on. I ruined my life in so many ways. Just wanted to let you know."

• Gra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 19, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started off on this drug August 2 of this year at 100 mg. Within 10 days, was being treated for severe dehydration. Increased fluid intake, and dosage was upped to 300 mg. Now in October, glucose numbers are down to normal, have lost 38 lbs, but side effects are unbearable. Severe itching, leg and hand cramps all night long, and yeast infections are too frequent. Tired all the time. I agree it works, but at what cost? Miserable diabetic! I'm not going to take it anymore. I'm done fighting!"

• Pic...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 1, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on 100 mg Invokana (as well as glyburide, metformin, and Lantus) for about 6 months. That was until yesterday. I took myself off the Invokana, as I can no longer tolerate the side effects. While I am used to putting up with moderate side effects if a drug is working well, the initial yeast infection followed by a constantly increasing severe case of vulvovaginitis was enough for me. The itching and pain were so severe that I couldn't sleep. I informed my doctor of my decision today, and we are waiting to see whether/when my symptoms decrease. Considering my experience and the new black box warning on Invokana, I will never take it again."

• Tha...
• April 28, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "This is a great medication to bring FBS and A1c down, if number is all that matters. I started getting frequent yeast infections, thrush, and bladder infections. Polydipsia and polyuria were the other nuisances. Weight loss mainly was from diuresis. While I was on this, I was plagued with severe depression, never heard this anywhere else. Anyway, after stopping the med, I am free of depression, life is worth living, my sugars are under control with insulin and diet."

• Ash...
• February 3, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "NOT if it was the last diabetic drug left on earth! I never had any body pain till I went on to this medication. I had stopped and started it four times. Each time, the body pain and lymph nodes were swollen. I was screened for HIV, all other STDs 4 times in one year, as well as cancer screening to see if that is what was causing my lymph nodes to go into overdrive. Nothing was found, so every time I took the pill, my body would try and fight it. It caused so much. I had 3 yeast infections, and it absolutely destroyed all mucous membranes to drastically thin and tear... this is a horrible pill!!!"

• Lis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "Went on Invokana after going and doing the Boston Heart Study. Took it for about 4 months, kept a yeast infection all the time. It does make you feel better, and the urge to eat bad foods was gone, and my A1C dropped to normal range. I did not lose any weight like everyone else on this drug. Also, I got terrible, inflamed bumps under my arms, which were like a knot and would come to a head and pop, but the bumps never went away, and this was very uncomfortable. After 4 months, between the bumps and the yeast infections, went back to Metformin."

• Jol...
• July 31, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "This drug should be taken off the market. If you haven't seen the commercials yet, it can cause loss of body parts. Sorry, amputation doesn't sound fun to me. I've been on it for 1 month. I have had a yeast infection for 2 weeks, if not longer. I've had so many different side effects from this pill, it's absolutely ridiculous. I'm not going to list them, it's such a long list. You have to wonder why the doctors prescribe this, oh, that's right, they get paid by the companies for pushing it. I'll stick to my regular Metformin and not use a drug that kills me."