Empagliflozin / metformin and Frequent Urination: What Users Say

• K2u...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 4, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've used Synjardy for 8 months. Thankfully, my insurance covers it, and with the savers coupon, I have zero out-of-pocket expense, which is awesome. So you might be wondering, does Synjardy cause weight loss? Yes, it certainly has helped me lose weight, as it suppresses my appetite. I do pee more and am thirsty. I do take vitamin B12, as it's helped with energy and a couple other side effects. Also, the Synjardy has made my A1C go down from 11.8 to 4.9 within 6 months. Every so often, I have tummy issues but have never thrown up from it. All in all, it's done wonders."

• Car...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 4, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Update to my other review. The doctor's office was able to get things straightened out, and I was able to get Synjardy for free with the discount card after all. I have been on it for about 9 months now. I have lost around 30 lbs, my A1C went from 11.5 at diagnosis to 6.2 at my last doctor's visit and could probably be better if I didn't forget my afternoon dosage all the time. Average fasting blood sugar went from the 280s to the 110s. I wish I could stay on this forever as it has worked great for me, but I'm sure the discount card program will end at some point. Have noticed increased urination, but nothing too terrible. My dosage is the 5 mg-500 mg pill twice a day."

• Car...
• February 29, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I received a sample of Synjardy and have only been taking it for 4 days. I started off taking 850 mg of Metformin twice a day and 5 mg of Glipizide twice a day. I had good numbers on this, but the Glipizide was causing too many hypo episodes, so my Dr. gave me a sample of Synjardy. The Synjardy has made my numbers more consistently 80-105, and I no longer have any hypo events. I have also lost 4 pounds in 4 days. The only negative I have noticed is having to drink and pee more. It has made me more prone to waking up a little earlier to hit the bathroom, but it hasn't been that bad. They have a savings card, but my insurance will not cover it at all, so I can't use the card, and without that, it is $431 a month, which I cannot afford."

• Jul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been on Synjardy XR for 1 week and 2 days. The first week, I was told to take 1 tab a day for 7 days, and yesterday was the 1st time I increased to taking 2 pills per day. My A1C is a little over 8, and the doctor is trying to get it down to at least 6. Samples given along with a prescription card. The doctor said it would lower the cost. My insurance doesn't cover Synjardy XR, and it costs $500 a month. A few days later, I remembered about the card my doctor gave me. I called the pharmacy with card info, and it went through. Costing me now $20 a month, and the card is good for 1 year. On the first week, really no side effects, I maintained the same weight all week. When I had to take 2 pills a day, that's a different story. I better stay close to the bathroom until my body adjusts. Aside from being thirsty and having to urinate a lot, I have felt a few lows to the point where I get dizzy. Magnesium helps dizziness. I advise anyone who can't afford the prescription to go to the website and see if you can get 1 of those prescription cards from their site."