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

• Lil...
• March 25, 2016

Dapagliflozin for Type 2 Diabetes "Been on this drug about a year and a half now and almost instantly began suffering near-constant yeast infections. But on the positive side, my blood sugars and A1C are spot on, and I've lost 3 stone in that small length of time, and I have more energy and sleep better, although bedwetting has sometimes been a problem."

• Kzi...
• January 21, 2016

Dapagliflozin 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."

• Sta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2018

Dapagliflozin for Type 2 Diabetes "Been on Farxiga for 4 months and have had horrible, constant yeast infections for the past 2 months, not even prescription meds help the yeast infection. A1C has not come down. Will be going off Farxiga."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2024

Dapagliflozin for Type 2 Diabetes "I started taking Farxiga in March 2024. I have been coughing for five months now since I started taking it. I went to my primary doctor; she said it was acid reflux. I went to the emergency room several times, and they said bronchitis and sinus infection. I finally went to the ear, nose, and throat doctor, and he told me it was the Farxiga. OMG! I have had a bad yeast infection off and on ever since I have been taking it. Yes, it brings your blood sugar down gracefully, but it messes everything else up in your body, including your eyes."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2024

Dapagliflozin for Type 2 Diabetes "I started taking Farxiga in March 2024. I have been coughing for five months now since I started taking it. I went to my primary doctor; she said it was acid reflux. I went to the emergency room several times, and they said bronchitis and sinus infection. I finally went to the ear, nose, and throat doctor, and he told me it was the Farxiga. OMG! I have had a bad yeast infection off and on ever since I have been taking it. Yes, it brings your blood sugar down gracefully, but it messes everything else up in your body, including your eyes."

• Mac...
• August 20, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "My husband started taking this medication in Jan 2018. All appeared well at first, he lost some weight, which the GP said would happen, and has suffered a slight yeast infection. However, he is now experiencing severe muscle aches and says it’s like having the flu. He has trouble getting out of bed, always worse first thing in the morning and at night, wears off slightly during the day, he says he feels like a cripple. This has only happened since he has been on this drug, and he is really struggling. The GP has taken him off it after our protests and is currently waiting to see the Diabetic Nurse. I wondered if anyone else has had a similar experience, and if so, how long it took until you felt better. Would not recommend this drug to anyone, also, his BG has increased."

• Jas...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 27, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "Have been on 10 mg Forxiga for 10 months, have had extreme thirst, constant urination, headaches, dizziness, and an inability to concentrate, and yeast infections constantly, but have lost 15 kg. I halved my dosage to 5 mg one month ago and feel heaps better in all aspects and am increasing exercise to keep weight off. I want to stop Forxiga altogether as my biggest fear is this weird inability to concentrate, as I require good mental clarity and long periods of concentration in my job. Has anyone else found it affects their ability to concentrate? I find it really scary and may have to stop it for this reason alone."

• Don...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 5, 2024

Dapagliflozin for Type 2 Diabetes "The medication states that you can get a UTI when using this drug. Well, guess what? I never had a UTI in my life until now. This happened two weeks after I started taking this. I am 66 years old, and I have always heard that once you get a UTI, you are susceptible to getting them on and off from that point on. Gee, thanks! UTIs left untreated can lead to dementia. I am going to talk to my doctor to find out what, if anything, I can do alternatively to lower my glucose level or otherwise see what the improvement turns out to be. I am also planning to get a Pap smear as well because it states that you can get a yeast infection, so I want to make sure I didn't get that as well! Besides these two things, the medication has some promising effects. Still too early to tell. I am conflicted in my opinion."

• Tin...
• March 4, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have hypothyroidism. So I'm taking Eltroxin 200. After a routine check-up, my blood sugar was marginally high, and A1C was pretty high, 8. So the doctor put me on Glycomet SR 500, which is metformin, and Farxiga 10 mg. This was in August 2016. Since then, my sugar has been under control. But I had numerous yeast infections, and the past three months, I have had a pinworm infestation. I took Albendazole, and it was momentarily OK. But now the pinworms are back, with more yeast infection. But I fear the pinworms have infected my uterus and fallopian tubes, as I'm having constant pain. I am overweight, and Farxiga has done nothing to reduce it, as I'm constantly hungry and thirsty. Pinworms made my life hell. Finally stopped Farxiga. Feel much better. My gynecologist prescribed for the yeast infection. Finally feeling like a human again. But I fear my fallopian tubes have been permanently scarred, as I get frequent intermittent spotting and cramps. I will not recommend."

• Lul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2019

Dapagliflozin for Type 2 Diabetes "Short and sweet. This doesn't work for me. Causes stomach ache, constipation, itching, yeast infection, fatigue and high blood sugar readings. Every issue mentioned on this site, I have dealt with."

• dia...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 8, 2019

Dapagliflozin for Type 2 Diabetes "Hair falling out, dry hair, thinning. Yeast infection, blood in urine. Not a good medication. Bloating, not good."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2021

Dapagliflozin for Type 2 Diabetes "A great drug, if you want relentless yeast infections."

• kba...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 7, 2024

Dapagliflozin for Chronic Kidney Disease "I take this medication for kidney disease to prevent it from worsening. It seems to work very well, but it did cause me to get both yeast infections and UTIs."

• Rbd...
• October 15, 2015

Dapagliflozin for Type 2 Diabetes "I'm writing this from a hospital bed. Got a severe yeast infection within the first week that turned into a worse infection. I was almost septic, still won't know if I have to have surgery."

• Mi5...
• December 12, 2015

Dapagliflozin for Type 2 Diabetes "Been on Farxiga 11 months. A1C went up instead of down. Horrible yeast infections. I did lose 10#. Have to go off because of unacceptable side effects. Love the weight loss."

• Mae...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2016

Dapagliflozin for Type 2 Diabetes "Took Farxiga for 1 to 3 mos, instantly began having recurrent yeast infections. Even after stopping the medication, the infections continue to come frequently."

• Mar...
• November 14, 2015

Dapagliflozin for Type 2 Diabetes "This caused yeast infections, itching, and blood in urine."