Empagliflozin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Lul...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 24, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking a combination of Jardiance 25 mg daily and Janumet 50/100 BID for about a year and a half. I have lost 70 pounds...was 191 lb, now 121 pounds. Due to weight loss, A1c is now 5.8, down from 10.8. I have recently stopped the Janumet, finding I no longer need both medications. Considering cutting the Jardiance dose in half as well. However, since stopping Janumet, I have gained about 5 pounds recently...which is fine because 121 pounds was too thin for my medium-size frame. I am hoping I can stop medications altogether. I highly recommend Jardiance!"

• Jef...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 18, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started Jardiance 3 months ago. Just had my first follow-up appointment with my doctor yesterday. A1c dropped from 8.0 to 6.6, fasting BG dropped from 155 to 104, lost 12 pounds, and blood pressure was slightly lower. No side effects other than urinating more than I used to. Also drinking more water, so I'm sure that's part of it. Also taking Metformin, but it seemed to stop working after about 6 months, so my doctor added Jardiance. Feel great and couldn't be happier... 25 pounds to go."

• pho...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "Lost about 8% of body weight (20 lbs) initially. I'm going into month 3, and I'm not sure this is reducing my sugar enough. Big issues with various infections, like 5 in the past 2 months. It does also seem to cause sugar cravings, as the last reviewer mentioned."

• kat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 28, 2023

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I have a low ejection fraction HFpEF and was started on Entresto 7 months ago. I had excruciating gastrointestinal pain for 4 straight days. I stopped taking the drug. Medication was changed to Jardiance 10 mg daily dose, which I take in conjunction with Enalapril (2X daily). I was warned about the side effects... mainly urinary tract infections, which I have not so far experienced. However, there is some dizziness, frequent urination, and pre-menstrual muscle cramps in the feet and lower legs. There have also been weight loss during the first 6 months (approx 10 lbs) due to a combination of Jardiance, Enalapril, and a low sodium and potassium diet. Unfortunately, I've started to regain some of the weight back. My latest EKG (6-month) test results show significant improvement in my EF. All things considered, and allowing for the listed side effects (tolerable), I'm pleased with the positive news. Current results are primarily due to Jardiance and a healthier diet."

• Dou...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 8, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was first placed on Metformin, and I suffered from abdominal pain and diarrhea for about 6 weeks and requested to be taken off it. My physician then prescribed Januvia, but after several months with no side effects, I didn't get much in reducing my A1C either. Then I was placed on Jardiance 10 mg because heart disease runs in my family and also to lower my A1C. I have lost some weight, about 203 down to 186, and have had no side effects whatsoever. I have lowered my A1C to 6.7, but I would like to go lower, and I will discuss with my physician adding another drug such as Janumet or Tradjenta."

• Lit...
• August 22, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "Terrible drug. Made me pee every 90 mins, which is not good as I am a driver on the road all day. Constant back pain. Having to get up 2/3 times during the night to go to the toilet, causing a lack of sleep. Negatives far outweigh positives. I stopped taking it after 3 months."

• Glo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 23, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking Jardiance for 8 months, my A1C dropped from 10.1 to 7.5. I also lost 12 pounds, and I haven't experienced any side effects except for frequent urination and thirst. So far, it's working for me."

• Rac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "At 10 mg, my HbA1c dropped an entire point, however, I have only lost a lb or two over 3 months. Now I am up to 25 mg. I have dry mouth and peeing all the time. I take a low dose of Lisinopril to protect my kidneys. I am still on 2000 mg of metformin daily. I weigh 160 lbs and would love to drop 40-50 lbs."

• Soo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2023

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "I recently had been diagnosed with elevated blood fasting sugar levels, so my cardiologist prescribed low-dose Jardiance (10 mg) for me to protect my heart and kidneys, as I have CAD (coronary artery disease) and hereditary diabetes. He explained that Jardiance will make me pee out sugar and sugar produced from excess calories that I ingest. He warned me to be conscious of my feminine hygiene and to make sure that the intimate area is clean and devoid of residual urine every time I urinate, as this can cause UTIs and skin irritations. So I am washing with clean water and sometimes soap and water to prevent any infections, I also carry a pocket bidet in my bag. I have not had any problems with Jardiance. I will be taking my first FBS and HbA1c test in two months."

• Dol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I exercise and walk like crazy, but was unable to lose weight. My A1C is 8. I was becoming insulin resistant. Only been on Jardiance 2 weeks. Already lost 8 pounds. My sugar dropped from an average of 225 to 120. I haven't had my A1C rechecked yet. But I feel great. Only side effect I am drinking a lot more fluids and peeing a lot more. But, other than that, I feel better than I have in a long time. I hope this medication keeps working for the long run."

• Wor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started on Jardiance on January 21st, 2022, and within 3 months, lost 40 lbs, and A1C went from 11.4 to 7.7, which is great. I am a male, 59, weighed 300 lb, now 254 lb, and as long as I keep active, it keeps taking weight off. I eat much less with a smaller stomach. Only side effect is, after three months, I started peeing every time I stood up or heard water running. Way too many trips to the bathroom, but that's okay because it's flushing my body."

• pri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Jardiance has improved my ability to control my diabetes. Jardiance is easy to take because it is in pill form instead of a shot. The problem I experienced while taking Jardiance is a monthly yeast infection. This month, August 2017, I acquired a yeast infection and a severe case of vulvitis. My usual dose of Diflucan improved my vulvitis and yeast infection, but symptoms still persist. This level of discomfort has made me consider discontinuing Jardiance."

• LBo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2021

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was started on a 10 mg dose approximately 3 weeks ago. My glucose levels have improved from 200-300 on Metformin 2000 mg daily to the 120s - 150s with the addition of Jardiance 10 mg. Now she wants me to increase my dose of Jardiance to 25 mg daily with the Metformin. I took my first 25 mg this morning and am nervous! I do urinate more but drink lots of water and diet green tea. I have not weighed myself, so I don't know about weight loss yet. I have not had any problems with UTI or yeast infections. I did when my glucose level was higher. From what I know, this medication removes glucose from your system and eliminates it through the kidneys and bowel. Hence, you have an increased risk for candida. If I have any problems, I'll let you know!"

• Flo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 24, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on this tablet for 3 months. I feel stiff all over, dizzy, frequently urinate, feel sick, have water retention in my legs, and have a swollen stomach. I told the doctor, they just feel I am making it all up."

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 9, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "I got on this med this past January and started losing weight, and it wasn't until I studied it and understood what it does (with Metformin) that it made sense. Also, I have always been prone to UTIs and started taking a cranberry supplement and also started wiping down there with a clean wipe, it gets all the sugar out of there. Hope this helps."

• Mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2015

For Type 2 Diabetes "My 37-year-old son is a Type I diabetic-totally insulin dependent. His endocrinologist put him on 10 mg Jardiance last Saturday. We were initially impressed that his sugar readings were better, but Wednesday night he started vomiting uncontrollably and in severe pain all over. We rushed him to the hospital. His kidneys were not functioning. He went from ER to ICU with ketoacidosis. I read all over the internet that this medication is NOT for Type I diabetics. When we called the doctor, he blamed his condition on SCUBA diving, which is ridiculous. We always SCUBA, and he has never had a problem as he monitors his diabetes carefully. He got sick hours after SCUBA diving. The ICU kidney specialist said he should never have been put on this medicine."

• Blu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started taking this medication, Jardiance, due to diabetes type 2 after blood sugar with insulin 18 units, Metformin, and Apo-Glickazide did not help bring it under control, although I was being very careful, always hungry. Within 1 week, I have a yeast infection down there, am so swollen I can barely wipe after urinating. Also drinking lots of water, up frequently at night to urinate. Will try unscented wipes and Vitamin C. If it doesn’t help, I’m stopping this medication. We don’t need additional health problems."

• Lan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 5, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "This drug nearly killed me. Started at 10 mg a year ago, moved to a higher dose shortly after beginning. Was all good for the last year. Three weeks ago, I developed a sore spot beneath my scrotum on a Tuesday, by Friday, I was in the ER in need of life-saving surgery to remove infection from Fournier's gangrene. They told me if I was not as healthy as I am and waited the weekend to see my primary care doctor, I would have died from septic shock. The ER docs diagnosed me in 20 minutes, said it's not rare, and Jardiance was the cause. Fournier's gangrene has a 20% to 50% mortality rate, not a word about it from primary care. The ER and surgical team say they see at least one case per week. This drug and the three other brands that work similarly are very dangerous. Diabetes is a money maker, they make more money when we are sick. Drug companies and doctors have lawyers protecting them... nobody but ER doctors, surgeons, and nurses protect the patient once the damage is done. Get off these drugs."

• Spl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "Was on Jardiance for 2 months and developed a severe urinary tract infection. I went into renal failure. The doctors gave me a 50% chance of survival. I spent 2 weeks in ICU. This medication should be removed from the market. No one should take this medication, besides, it didn't lower my blood sugars at all."

• Ger...
• April 25, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I spent seven days of awfulness with Jardiance. I took the 10 mg tab (lowest dosage). I was running to the bathroom about every 10 minutes, so often that I could not leave home. Had to get up numerous times during the night, which interfered with sleep. My lady parts felt like fire. I drank tons of water but still felt dehydrated. My sugar readings dropped to around 80, and I felt weak all the time. I itched all over and also had very loose bowel movements. I would not recommend this drug. It is awful."

• Ctl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am in my 50’s. I lost 5 pounds. I take 10 mg Jardiance. I take Metformin as well. I prefer this to Tradjenta, as Tradjenta gave me a constant runny nose that was gross. Yes, I have to get up maybe three times a night to go to the bathroom. I am thirsty, but not as thirsty as I am when my sugar is high. I take it at night so I am not as dizzy during the day. So far, so good."

• Bis...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 19, 2022

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "Hmm! I started taking Jardiance in June 2017, and I have not felt the same again. These days, I am experiencing pain in my bones and muscles, especially the muscles in my feet. I can barely walk with the pain in my feet. I get numbness and a burning sensation in my feet. I am stopping Jardiance today and using diet to control my blood sugar. What a medicine!"

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2022

For Type 2 Diabetes "I get it, everyone is different, but I will share my experience. I'm pre-diabetic. I took Jardiance for 5 days, and every day my symptoms got worse: dizzy, lightheaded, and feel like I'm gonna pass out. Literally felt like a zombie, as some described on here. These symptoms are not mentioned as a side effect, so I wanted to add my voice to the ones on here in hopes that it is taken seriously and looked into. I took meds for diabetes before, yet none gave me any side effects, but this one made me feel as if my body was about to shut down at any minute. I tested my blood pressure and my sugar, both were fine, so I'm not sure what was causing these symptoms and the feelings that I was having. Never again."

• KLT...
• March 17, 2023

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic 6 years ago, and the first year with diet, exercise, and metformin brought my A1C down to 5.7. I was taken off the metformin to see if I could still maintain the A1C without medication, that was not the case, and I was put back on the medication. The metformin has not been as effective within the last year, and my A1C and weight have been steadily increasing into the type 2 diabetes range. I started Jardiance 25 mg 11 days ago alongside 500 mg of metformin. I can tell you that I can physically feel the difference, and I have already lost 8 pounds. I have a follow-up in a couple of months and will have more updates. I have had no side effects so far."

• Not...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 24, 2025

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Jardiance for about two years, and I kept wondering why when I got up I was dizzy and sometimes passing out. I got to an A1C of 6.0, and it helped, but I had to quit taking it due to passing out. It sucks."