Farxiga for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2017

"I started taking 10 mg of Farxiga, and after 2 weeks, I started getting bad headaches, muscle contractions in my head and chest, along with difficulty breathing. I have had an assortment of pains and discomforts in my chest. In my head, I could feel my brain oscillating. I had to get a toroidal shot to break the headache. I shared with the doctor, and they put me through an EKG and MRI scan, both were normal. I decided to stop taking the medication on my own. I still have headaches, and my ears are ringing all the time. I still have shortness of breath and discomfort in the middle of my chest. I had none of these symptoms prior to taking Farxiga. And the doctor does not attribute any of them to Farxiga and can't figure out the cause."

• Hop...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 12, 2015

"I've been on Farxiga for six months (I am also on 2000 mg of Metformin daily), and my sugars seem consistent. My sugars are higher in the morning but regulate during the day. I had dry mouth, but that has subsided. Since the 2nd month of taking Farxiga, I have had vaginal yeast infections. Before taking this medication, I had only one in my 45 years. I have no increase in urination amount or frequency. I do not have any associated pain. I was on Victoza and loved the results I was getting, but had to stop taking it because of the cost. Farxiga was a more affordable option, but insurance is now charging me even more than the price of Victoza. I will likely go off of Farxiga and find something else. I hope this helps someone."

• Nne...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2017

"Started the med last week Friday and started itching from head to toe. Not too bad the itching, but uncomfortable while sleeping. By morning, it subsides a bit and back again when I take the medication at night. Has anyone experienced the same itch? Thinking of stopping the med."

• Not...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 23, 2018

"This is an update to a review from Feb. 2018. Farxiga was terrible for my A1c. 3 months ago, it was 8.4 and now just tested at 8.2. Not good. My doctor just added Bydureon Bcise back with Farxiga as I have been on Farxiga for at least 10 months and blood sugars are the most terrible I have ever had in my life while taking Farxiga. Hoping taking Bydureon again will have the great effects in controlling blood sugar as before. Had to go off Bydureon in the past due to insurance denial and cost. Doctor gave me a savings card to bypass the 'bull' and outrageous cost from the insurance company. Too bad the insurance companies are only out for the money and not the health of people. Such a crying shame. So much for our supposed revised national insurance system! That is a whole other discussion...."

• Cat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2016

"I was able to take this medication for 6 weeks. Two weeks were from my doctor's samples, and I was able to purchase an additional month. For the first time, I was experiencing wonderful control of my diabetes. I must also say I had gastric sleeve surgery (stomach stapling) almost a year ago. I wanted to try this medication when my A1c was not going down fast enough with my weight loss. Unfortunately, I will no longer be able to take Farxiga. I am on Social Security, and the price of this drug will send me into the 'donut hole' very rapidly. When that happens, and I believe that to be by June 2016, I will be forced to pay the full cost of all my meds out of pocket. I am not eligible for any help from anyone. This is extremely upsetting."

• ken...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 21, 2023

"Started at 5 mg once a day, and sugars went up. Then was increased to 10 mg once a day. Within 14 days of increase, developed necrotizing fasciitis of the groin, requiring 2 OR visits and 6 days in the hospital, followed by 2 months of wound vac. Lucky to be alive."

• Woo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 20, 2018

"Started out fine. As it built up in my system over many months, I was getting a very dry mouth and then dry eyes. I thought my problems were over when I stopped taking the drug, but gut pain got really bad. I had stopped taking Farxiga 3 weeks before the abdominal pain got so bad and also included a really bad headache. Sure didn't help with thinking, I double paid the electric bill. Evidently, I'd become dehydrated. The low-salt diet hadn't helped the situation."

• Loo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 30, 2017

"I took Farxiga for 8 months. I ended up with numerous horrible urinary tract and yeast infections. So bad one time that it required an ER visit and missing work. At the end of the 8 months, my A1c went from a 6.7 to a 7.1. It didn't work at all for me, just made me miserable."

• JEN...
• April 1, 2019

"I'm from South Africa, my doctor prescribed FORXIGA two months ago. My side effects are: severe vaginal thrush, leg and hip cramps, night sweats, difficulty getting out of bed, and staying tired. But the fact that weight loss is going to happen, I will stick it out, lol."

• Pul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2015

"Taking with Victoza, my blood pressure dropped through the floor, sometimes as low as 90/60. Caused dizziness and heart palpitations. Sex is not an option. Urine stunk pretty bad. Dr. has since ordered me off. Going to start another drug or drugs. Feel like a guinea pig."

• kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 25, 2016

"I am on Janumet and started Farxiga about 3 months ago. Since then, I have been constantly nauseated, losing approx 10 lb from not wanting to eat. My cholesterol has gone up and my triglycerides were over 600 (normal is under 150). I am going to see my doctor tomorrow, so he can advise me. My hgbA1C was 7.2 and went down to 6.4. Not unusual for someone not eating much, though. Not sure if the nausea is from this med or something else, but it seems like the symptoms started shortly after I started taking Farxiga."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2017

"Have stopped taking it as I was having to pee all the time (every 1-2 hours). Feeling dehydrated. Yeast infection. Hair falling out. Only been taking for a month. Don't know what it's done for my A1C, but my levels are higher than normal."

• Ole...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 10, 2015

"I have been on this for the past 9 months. My doctor visit (9 months ago), A1C was at 9.0. I asked if he thought I could try this medicine, and he agreed. My most recent visit, my A1C had dropped to 6.5. I was afraid that it was still going to be high since I had not changed the way I ate or started exercising. I have always, and still do, take Janumet twice daily. Also, I have experienced absolutely none of the side effects, except frequent urination early on, but that has calmed down."

• aun...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 11, 2018

"I started this med 4 years ago. I never experienced any of the symptoms of others. Except my hair does feel thinner, but I've always had thin hair. I lost 20 lb taking it along with metformin, my A1C went to 6. Yes, I drink more water and pee a lot at night, which is a big deal."

• Jaz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2018

"I have been on Farxiga for a little less than a month and am experiencing headaches, extreme scalp itching, shortness of breath, back pain, and dehydration. I generally drink tons of water, and prior to Farxiga, did not have to urinate as much as I do. I also think that I am getting a yeast infection. I was on Janumet and Jardiance prior to this, but my insurance company stopped covering both, so now I am forced to take this or Invokana... I don't like this medication and would prefer to be on what I was taking before. If you have any say-so in the matter, DO NOT TAKE FARXIGA!!"

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

"I have fought with my weight for years, and prior to Farxiga, I had an excellent A1c, but I was still obese. In the first month, I lost almost 15 lb. After the 2nd month, I have lost 20 lb and made progress with other health issues that were affected by my weight. My husband's diabetes is still a work in progress, but for him, this was the medication that finally got control over the diabetes and allowed the doctor to stop long-acting insulin. I cannot say if my reduced appetite is due to the medication or due to finally adjusting to eating smaller portion sizes. I cannot list any negatives from taking the drug, and I'm the type of person that always has some type of random or rare reaction. Before adding Farxiga, I was on Metformin, Ozempic, and my thyroid was in... Only change Farxiga."

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 20, 2016

"Been on Farxiga since October 2014. Has worked for me. When I eat right, my numbers are in the fives, and when I don't eat right, they are in the sixes. Only noticeable side effect is dizziness when raising up after bending down if I'm not purposely coming up slowly."

• Jos...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2017

"Started out with 5 mg 3 months ago. Began having slight external itching after about a month. Never turned into an internal yeast infection. It was off and on. Started taking 10 mg about 10 days ago, and it turned into the "worst itch ever." Awful! Couldn't tell much difference in going to the bathroom, nor a change in my blood sugar. Did not help A1c. I would rather fight high blood sugar than take this medication!"

• hic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2022

"I just want to put out one of my weird side effects. It gave me suicidal thoughts. I hadn’t been having the thoughts before. And when I quit the drug, the thoughts went away. So if you are also on this drug and having thoughts that aren’t normal, this could be why."

• Nol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2015

"Was consuming Bydurion 2 MG week, Metformin 2000 MG day, Glyburide 15 MG day, Crestor 20 MG day, Lisinopril 20 MG day. Added Farxiga 5 MG day 3 mos ago. Average AM glucose was avg 220. Now 120 every day. A1C will certainly be down from 9.0. Frequent urination, but my life is better because of Farxiga. A definite game changer for me."

• dsg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 28, 2016

"I've been taking this medication for 6 weeks and my A1C is dropping. I've dropped 4 lbs, which is an added benefit. Side effects - slightly runny nose and constipation. I'm drinking more fluids but still began getting constipated by week 4. I'm also on Metformin, so I haven't been constipated in years. The medication is very expensive at almost $1000 per quarter, but luckily I have a diabetes plan that covers 100% if I abide by various rules, else I wouldn't be taking this medication. Also, I don't want to take this medication long-term with all the health warnings about 'could cause cancer.'"

• Anonymous
• January 9, 2017

"Farxiga has wrecked havoc on me. I am a 52-year-old female. I took just 1 pill and immediately had issues with yeast, itching so bad to the point I was red and raw. Then, I stopped taking it to test if Farxiga was the cause. I started to take it again and immediately had the same symptoms. I started to show signs of vaginal bleeding and then dark urine and blood in urine. Now, a UTI from prolonged yeast infections and back pain, cramping. Had urgency to urinate and seemed like every 20 minutes running to urinate, sometimes not being able to make it. I have not had a period in a year and 5 months, and to see blood scared me to death. I was told that yeast and UTI can make you bleed vaginally. I stopped taking this drug again and am changing meds."

• Med...
• September 20, 2015

"Took this medication for over 6 months with no discernible difference in BS. No side effect, however, on Medicare, the charges increase to over $500.00 per month in the Doughnut Hole - without a discount available. Stopped taking it after reading some very negative reviews of this drug and the approval process."

• bus...
• March 17, 2016

"So far, probably the most effective Rx I have ever taken. In 25 days, my A1C has dropped from near 10 to 6.5, and the only thing I think I have experienced wrong is some constipation, but not terrible. Still in the early stages, but if it stays on track-Godsend."

• BCB...
• February 25, 2023

"I was on this drug about 2 months when I developed a horrible UTI and ended up in the hospital, where it was also discovered that I had acute kidney injury. I have never had an issue with this before with any of the other diabetes medications I have tried, but I have been told it is the way the drug works. The bottom line is that it did nothing to control my glucose or A1C either."