Farxiga and Shortness Of Breath: What Users Say

• Ana...
• June 14, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was on Farxiga for over two years and thought it was my wonder drug. My blood sugar control was excellent. All was well until a year ago when suddenly I was being flown by helicopter to the nearest ICU. I was in a coma and in end stage (DKA) Diabetic Ketoacidosis. I woke up three days later to learn what had happened to me. I was informed that the Farxiga was the cause. I haven’t fully recovered and have been unable to control my sugars since. I’m writing this to encourage people to educate themselves on what DKA is and the signs. My blood sugar was only 7 when I first went to the ER, and by the time I was being flown out, it had climbed to over 40. Signs for me we’re sudden onset weakness and shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, severe headache and muscle pain, loss of appetite leading to extreme breathing problems (kussmal breathing) and finally unconsciousness. Even though Health Canada had issued a warning concerning this risk, but I was never informed of it."

• Ana...
• June 14, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was on Farxiga for over two years and thought it was my wonder drug. My blood sugar control was excellent. All was well until a year ago when suddenly I was being flown by helicopter to the nearest ICU. I was in a coma and in end stage (DKA) Diabetic Ketoacidosis. I woke up three days later to learn what had happened to me. I was informed that the Farxiga was the cause. I haven’t fully recovered and have been unable to control my sugars since. I’m writing this to encourage people to educate themselves on what DKA is and the signs. My blood sugar was only 7 when I first went to the ER, and by the time I was being flown out, it had climbed to over 40. Signs for me we’re sudden onset weakness and shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, severe headache and muscle pain, loss of appetite leading to extreme breathing problems (kussmal breathing) and finally unconsciousness. Even though Health Canada had issued a warning concerning this risk, but I was never informed of it."

• Vin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 26, 2023

For Heart Failure "I have been taking Farxiga for a little over a year. From day one, I was having severe breathing issues and shortness of breath, severe back and muscle pain, and cramps, and also felt like my kidney area and low middle back are on fire. I talked to my heart doctor, and we are reviewing alternative medications."

• Vin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 26, 2023

For Heart Failure "I have been taking Farxiga for a little over a year. From day one, I was having severe breathing issues and shortness of breath, severe back and muscle pain, and cramps, and also felt like my kidney area and low middle back are on fire. I talked to my heart doctor, and we are reviewing alternative medications."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 29, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "After 1 1/2 weeks of taking Farxiga, I went into severe dehydration that included dizziness, being lightheaded, not being able to stand for more than a minute without feeling like I was going to faint, extreme shortness of breath, chest pain, pain in my lower back and sides, excessive thirst, and dry mouth. Luckily, my daughter has had medical training and recognized that I had severe dehydration. I had to begin immediate fluid replenishing as well as salt replacement. Farxiga is the only thing that had been changed about my regular schedule, and upon looking at the maker's website, we found that dehydration, kidney problems, increased bad cholesterol levels, and UTIs are just some of the regular side effects that go along with taking this."

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

For Type 2 Diabetes "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."

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

For Type 2 Diabetes "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."

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

For Type 2 Diabetes "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!!"