Farxiga User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been on Farxiga 10 mg for just over 2 months for Type 2 diabetes. After about a month, had joint pain all over, legs, ankles, arms, and hands, every joint ached and got worse. Hands now have gotten swollen and hard to use fingers. I told my Dr I wanted off, that I wasn't going to take this drug anymore. He didn't test my sugar levels, so I don't know if it even lowered them."

• dee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2025

For Heart Failure "Farxiga 10 mg also taken with Nadolol 20 mg and Spironolactone 25 mg. Seemed to work for a time. Recently, I suffered with a bad rash under my stomach. Genital yeast infection. Itching in the genital area. Moderate itching of the neck. The rash, itching, and yeast infections started approximately 6 months after starting Farxiga and the other medications. I stopped all for a week, and itching subsided and yeast infection cleared. Neck itching has also subsided. I went for a 6-month check and informed the doctor. He told me to start taking it again, which I have. That I may have to suffer some of the side effects if it helps my heart. I need to diet. So I am giving it another try. If having the side effects again, I will contact the doctor and see where he will go from there."

• Jus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 5, 2024

For Heart Failure "I gave this a 5 rating because a resting is required to post a review. However, I have no idea how to rate it as I did not take it for very long. I had read about Farxiga and asked my cardiologist to put me on it. Normally, I do a lot of research on meds prior to taking any, but with this one, I did the research after I started taking it. I cannot say if it made any difference because, after I read the possible side effects, I stopped taking it immediately. One of my biggest health phobias (given I, of late, have had a lot of severe-looking, undiagnosed skin problems) is contracting a flesh-eating disease. After reading that Farxiga can cause Fournier's gangrene, as well as seeing a picture of it, I was terrified to continue taking it. I do not think I was taking it long enough to determine if it helped with my heart failure and my ejection rate; however, I wanted to post this comment so that others can be aware of this possible horrific side effect because my doctor never mentioned it to 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."

• Noe...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 21, 2023

For Chronic Kidney Disease "Been on this drug for 9 months. Protein leak has decreased from 385 to 187. EGFR has decreased from 90 to 70, but I’ve been told that’s normal and okay. No side effects at all, so I’ll keep taking it."

• Ver...
• September 23, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "My husband took this medication for about 60 days. He hurt so bad all over that he was taking Advil every four hours. Waking up after a few hours of sleep to get into a hot bath. He ended up at a rheumatoid arthritis doctor (which all tests came back negative) and lost a ton of muscle mass. He stopped taking this because I convinced him that he was not going to be used in a 'trial'. He feels better but not 100%. I would not recommend this medicine to anyone."

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and prescribed Farxiga. In the last week or so, I have had a swollen labia and feel achy and feverish. I'm a widow, 77 years old and not sexually active. I'm going to discontinue use. Never had such an experience, and I can't think of anything else in my life that might have caused this. I rarely leave my house."

• Jew...
• January 17, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was diagnosed within the past year with diabetes. Started on metformin and Farxiga's competitor. Had a very difficult time with bloating, constipation, abdominal pain. After 6 weeks, I changed to Farxiga, and the difference was amazing. My stomach felt so much better. Blood sugars in the normal range with this med, along with diet. I am able to get this medication free because of the awesome coupon they have for private insurance. Have had a bit of trouble with yeast infections, but as long as I take care of it immediately, it has been okay. Not happy I have diabetes, but so glad I have a medication that I can tolerate. I actually use the combination of Farxiga and metformin - Xigduo."

• sal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I had been on Invokana for a couple weeks, but had to stop due to intense vaginal itching, and the itch went away. I told my doc, and he put me on 'Farxiga,' and after about 3 weeks, the itching came back so bad it was unbelievable - not good. Off it now for about a week, and the itch is almost gone. Never again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2022

For Chronic Kidney Disease "I also have high blood pressure and heart disease. My doctor just prescribed this drug. However, reading all the reviews, I am not going to take this drug. I do not want a yeast infection or lose my hair. Looks like almost everyone taking the drug ended up getting a yeast infection."

• Ton...
• February 6, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "As a paraplegic with obesity and Type II diabetes that was out of control, it was very nice to see my numbers come down finally. This medicine is highly effective at reducing the glucose for me. I believe the reason that I have not had any yeast infection is because I wear an indwelling catheter. So when urine rarely ever touches the skin around my genitals, or anywhere else. I believe that with proper care of the skin around the (male) genitalia, i.e., washing the tip of the penis after urination, would reduce or perhaps even eliminate any problems with yeast infection. It is only my opinion, as I am not a physician or in any medical field. I've been on this medicine for almost a year and have reduced my A1C almost down to 6 from 8.7."

• 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."

• GIV...
• August 11, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was prescribed Farxiga 5 mg for type 2 diabetes. My A1C is 6.6. I was apprehensive to take this because of the listed side effects. Prior to taking, I started myself on a daily probiotic, immune booster, and fish oil supplements. I drink ONLY water. I don't eat sweets. I don't drink added sugar beverages. I push a great deal of water through my system to stay hydrated and avoid infection. So far, no side effects other than increased urine output, which sometimes aggravates my nether regions (and some slight cramping), nothing unbearable; I just drink MORE water. Give it a chance, all medications have side effects. I tried Metformin first and had the worst GI upset of my life, and that was after only 1 dose. Everyone's bodies respond differently. I would like to add that this medication creates more sugar in the urine, so taking it and ingesting more sugar is only causing your body more strain... you're a diabetic anyways!"

• ili...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 28, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been on this med for 9 months. I'm also on Victoza, 2000 mg Metformin. My A1C has dropped from upper 7's to 6.5. Blood pressure readings have dropped to normal range. I've always had issues with male yeast infections and was concerned when I first started this medicine. I apply a steroid/antifungal cream at the slightest hint of redness, this has kept the issue under control. The more sugar you consume, the more you will urinate. I think I have mentally reduced my sugar intake just knowing that. I've lost over 30 lbs also."

• Dar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "(on for 4 months) Worked well, so I did not take as much insulin - had one yeast infection that stopped after fluconazole - I did NOT lose weight despite eating better with this. Major side effect of hair loss, so I am stopping - my numbers were fine before this, and the hair loss (and crappy texture) is so not worth it... doctor never mentioned hair loss as a side effect."

• Lit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 27, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started taking Farxiga while still taking metformin (3 X 800 daily). Tried to wean off metformin and simply take Farxiga. Bad decision. Farxiga gave me dry mouth, made me thirsty, had negligible effect on my glucose levels and A1C. Started to experience dizziness and then fainting while on Farxiga. After a month, I went back to metformin. Feel 1,000 percent better without being dizzy all of the time. Not worth the expense for a drug that doesn't work."

• rsi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Start the pills with no issue. Days 1 and 2 blood sugar is consistent with what I had been seeing. Day 3 blood sugar is improved, nothing above 127 all day! Toward the end of the day, I get a killer headache and can't move my fingers/wrist. Before I get home to the test strips, I know I've got diabetic ketoacidosis with a blood sugar of 127! I will not be giving Farxiga another attempt at killing me."

• 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."

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

For Type 2 Diabetes "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

For Type 2 Diabetes "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

For Type 2 Diabetes "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

For Type 2 Diabetes "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

For Type 2 Diabetes "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

For Type 2 Diabetes "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

For Type 2 Diabetes "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."