Empagliflozin / metformin for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 2)

• Cin...
• November 26, 2021

Empagliflozin / metformin "My doctor gave me a coupon for a 14-day free trial of Synjardy. Previously, I had been on 1500 mg of metformin, and he wanted to get my A1C down to 6 or 7 from 8. Well, the first day I took it, I felt horrible. So tired, I slept on the couch. Felt weak, nauseous, had major abdominal pain. Took it for 3 more days, each day with the same horrible side effects. I thought I was getting sick with the flu or something, but then read the Synjardy product information. Every side effect I had was listed. Stopped taking the drug and felt absolutely fine again. I wish I could take it, but it made me feel absolutely horrible."

• EDM...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 5, 2022

Empagliflozin / metformin "This drug is trash. Used this drug for over 2 years. This company, Eli Lilly, should be investigated. They put something in that drug to make you crave sugar. My A1C went up to 11, it was at 9 when I started. Then started Xigduo for the past 3 months. No craving for sugar, everything went down."

• Rob...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 10, 2024

Empagliflozin / metformin "Started taking Synjardy XR a couple of months after being diagnosed with type 2. Nine months later, my kidney function had declined substantially. Perhaps it is a coincidence, but the decline in eGFR and increasing macroalbuminuria started exactly when I started taking Synjardy XR. Pharma promotes that the drug may help slow kidney disease, but then they advise that anybody with kidney disease should stop taking it once your kidney function is compromised to a certain level. It makes no sense. No, thank you. I’m going to stop taking it and see what happens. I am still taking insulin and Mounjaro. Just make sure your doctor can explain to you how this medication could negatively impact kidney function."

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 12, 2025

Empagliflozin / metformin "It has helped me a lot. My sugars were inconsistently elevated, and I had other problems related to heart and kidneys. Untreated hypertension, overworked and fatigued in addition to a fatty liver. My doctor had me on metformin, but after regular blood testing, he diagnosed that I was type 2. I’ve been on it for 3.5 years, and my A1c is averaging under 7 consistently and is 5.5 a lot of the time. I have no ill side effects. A new problem for me is the health plan insurer refuses to pay for it for obscure reasons I don’t understand. I believe it has to do with obese inactive overeaters using this class of drug to lose weight without working it off. In summary, I will pay out of pocket for it and plead a case to my insurance company."

• S M...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2025

Empagliflozin / metformin "This medication is remarkable. I had been on metformin for years and my sugar levels had always been high. Now that I am on Synjardy for the second month, my sugar level is so much better, and I have lost 8 kg without dieting or exercise."

• Kev...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 22, 2021

Empagliflozin / metformin "I take it along with Metformin ER and Ozempic. My A1c is in the low 6's, but I'm not 100% sure which one helps the most, though Ozempic led to a 30 lb weight loss, which I'm sure was a big factor. Unfortunately, the Synjardy savings card went from paying $70 to only $40 this past month, so my out of pocket with insurance went from $30 to $60 per month. I may stop taking it soon to see its real impact since their 'pays up to $175 per month' card only covers $40!"

• nea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2021

"I was prescribed empagliflozin for my type 2 diabetes. Within a month, I developed hydronephrosis, which is a serious UTI and acute kidney injury. I was hospitalized for 2 weeks for IV antibiotics. I had no outward signs of a UTI before my hospitalization. I was within a day of dying thanks to this drug. This drug should be removed from the market."

• Ima...
• November 18, 2018

Empagliflozin / metformin "There is new research stating that this drug might cause pancreatitis or even cancer of the pancreas! Can anyone comment on this post, please!"

• Bil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 8, 2020

Empagliflozin / metformin "Severe thrush, stomach problems, headaches, high cholesterol, worse now than I was taking metformin 500 mg."

• KTa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2019

Empagliflozin / metformin "My new physician switched me from Farxiga to Synjardy 3 months ago. A1C has gone from 6.5 to 8.7, which is the same as before I began taking Farxiga almost 3 years ago."

• Rap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 14, 2020

Empagliflozin / metformin "Miracle drug. Lowered my blood sugar levels by 60%+ to about 120 while also losing about 12 pounds. Immediate impact with no side effects. Incredible."

• Lis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2018

Empagliflozin / metformin "Used less than a week and stopped taking. Headache, body aches, nauseated, muscle weakness, abdomen hurting, hard to breathe... all around felt like total garbage!"

• Bob...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 9, 2021

Empagliflozin / metformin "I don't believe this drug is worth the price. I have seen no benefit over using glimipteride and metformin regardless of price."

• Jim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2022

"I've been taking Metformin and have had Empagliflozin (12.5) added. I've spent plenty of time on the toilet, diarrhea, gas, bleeding, lower abdominal pain. I stopped it."