Farxiga and Frequent Urination: What Users Say

• DKM...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 18, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been taking Farxiga over a year now for Farxiga and definitely the best medicine I've had for my Type 2 Diabetes. A1C is 6.3 and holding. I have to urinate quite often, but that's fine. Farxiga has helped me lose weight - I've lost 20+ lbs over the last year, too. VERY happy about that! My ONLY problem is the cost. Even with my insurance, it's quite a hit on the wallet each month. Really hoping it will be available as a generic soon."

• Cha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been on this medication for 3 months, and the only side effect is frequent urination. I'm experiencing weight loss with little to no exercise. My levels are good. I see my doctor in January. She may reduce the dosage to 5 mg. I'm a happy camper."

• sam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I'm over 300 lbs. I have only been taking this for 1 month, and I'm finally losing weight. It's so strange. I've been on Metformin for about 6 months, but it failed to lower my numbers. With this pill, I'm never hungry, just thirsty. I have to force myself to eat at times. I didn't notice the weight loss at first, but everyone else did. It's coming off fast, and I haven't yet incorporated exercise or much of a change in diet. The only bad side effect I've experienced is the frequent urination and dry mouth. I sometimes have bladder pain, but only the times I don't drink plenty of water. I'm so excited to be finally losing weight!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 14, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "Had a constant yeast infection and 3 urinary tract infections in the two months I was on it. I was so thirsty, I would drink a gallon of water at work. I urinated every 20 minutes. My bladder was sore if my belly was touched. I really tried and wanted this to work. I did lose about 12 pounds and had energy. But I was depressed from constant 'female issues'. It just got worse and worse. I took myself off this pill and am back on Metformin XR. Waiting to see my doc for the next plan of attack. This did not work for me."

• iro...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 5, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started Farxiga, was already on Metformin XR. At first, I lost weight, blood sugars stayed the same, now increasing. Sugar levels stay high for some time. I have an increased thirst and frequent urination. Been on it for about a year. Now I have gained weight, suffered dehydration a couple of times, had to have an IV of fluids. A1C is climbing, started out at 8.1, now 8.9. I woke up this morning with upper left quadrant pain. For the past two weeks, have had smelly urine, almost acidic. Swelling of eyes and crusty eyelids. Hives on neck. Got tested for lupus, was negative. Going to see the doctor as soon as I can get an appointment. Going to stop taking this med, now! I stopped, and all side effects stopped. Thought I would give it a try one more time."

• Dav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was started on Farxiga as my first Type II drug about 6 weeks ago. I started with a fasting reading of 360, and in those 6 weeks have regular readings below 180 after eating. I have had slight side effects - some headaches and dehydration (I think the headaches are actually linked to being dehydrated), and a lot of urinating, but so far nothing major. Bonus - I've even lost about 8 pounds in that time with very little change to my eating habits (I still eat sweets, but have cut back a little, but not nearly as much as I should) and adding very moderate exercise, like walking an extra 30 minutes a couple of times a week. I'm basically trying to keep to 60-75 g of carbs for each meal, and this has worked well for me. My doctor was worried about cost, but I got a 3-month supply for about $33 (CVS prescription plan through my work). So far I'm very happy with Farxiga, but this being my first diabetes drug, I have nothing to compare it to at this time."

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

For Type 2 Diabetes "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

For Type 2 Diabetes "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."

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

For Type 2 Diabetes "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."

• Anonymous
• January 9, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "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."

• Sho...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "Worst ever! I am peeing every hour, if not more times an hour. All day and night! I can't drink enough to keep my mouth moist. But the peeing. Seriously, can I stop now? It can't be good for my body to pee this much."

• Sal...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 8, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I’ve been taking Farxiga for almost 2 years. I’ve experienced some minor weight loss, frequent urination, and yeast infections pretty regularly. I have also noticed a change in my hair. It’s not as soft as it used to be, and I do think I may have lost some on top as a result of this med. Why do I stay on it? Because it’s been free-due to a savings card, almost the entire time I’ve been on it, and I don’t want to start losing limbs as a result of diabetes. I need help, and for now, this is it."

• Lau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "Before I used Farxiga, my A1C was almost 14, and I was on 2 different insulins and 5 other pills. But with a strict diet, exercise, and drinking 6 bottles of water per day and seeing my diabetic nutritionist, in 3 months my A1C has come down to 9. That's amazing. I do urinate a lot, have had a few yeast infections, and experience frequent back pain, my urine has a fruity smell, but the dropping of my A1C outweighs my side effects. I will continue taking Farxiga, and my goal for my A1C is 6. I am insulin-free and only on Farxiga, metformin, and Januvia."

• Kzi...
• January 21, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started taking Farxiga after not being able to control type 2 diabetes. I was taking Janumet. Since I've been on Farxiga for 3 months, it has given me yeast infections, sore throat, runny nose, and frequent urination. I am going to speak to my doctor to see if I can try something else, the side effects are so scary and bothersome."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 28, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Farxiga is effective. It has helped my numbers and lost approx. 10 lbs over a year. The only problem is the excessive thirst and frequent urination. I work and travel a lot, so this really impacts my quality of life. I would recommend this medication for someone who stays home most of the time, not for someone on the go. I will ask my doctor to change my medication at my next appointment."

• Kat...
• August 29, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Hair loss and thinning. Good readings with this drug, but not come off it due to hair loss. I did urinate a lot, and it did smell very sweet."