Empagliflozin for Diabetes, Type 2 User Reviews (Page 2)

• Im...
• October 15, 2019

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "I have been taking this medication along with metphormin. It has made me thirsty, all day every day. No UTI or yeast infections. Blood sugar is lower in the morning as expected but not a significant amount. I’m thinking not enough to continue with this med. I do get light headed upon standing especially in the morning since starting it my energy level is so low that I had to start laying down in the afternoon and my ambition went south! I stopped taking it for four days and my energy was back up and I managed to get my house cleaned for the first time in months! I did not lose weight on this drug but actually gained with no diet changes. I’m not going to take it any longer for sugar readings that are 200 or below. I’d rather have the energy to burn the sugar myself!"

• Cat
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2020

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "This Jardiance drug is horrible. Before this I have not had a yeast infection in 12 years and 7 days on this medication I get a RAGING yeast infection and could not sleep for two days. I am not taking it anymore and have fully committed to diet and exercise to try to keep glucose levels at a “normal” level. My A1c has dropped from 11.3 to 8.2 in a year and my glucose levels usually range from 180 to 280. Anything lower I feel comatose. I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes 17 years ago...."

• Upset
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 29, 2019

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "This medicine Jardiance gave me a yeast infection SO BAD I could barely walk!!! I would NEVER recommend it to anyone! I was on it for less than two weeks!! I was drinking plenty of water and one day I only drank 3 bottles of water instead of six and the very next day I had the YI! It makes you urinate a gallon every time you go. Woke up with sore kidneys from having to urinate so bad every morning. If I could give it a zero I would!!! I hope if you take it it does better for you than me! Good luck!"

• Blondie
• September 7, 2019

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "Avoid if you've ever had UTIs or rashes down below - or proceed with caution. After 1 week on Jardiance, my groin was RED RAW. I immediately stopped the tablets. GP diagnosed "a severe case of eczema" and prescribed 5 x small tubes of a thick cortizone cream (Novasone), which took about a fortnight to relieve the redness. Some months later, my A1C shot up so my GP prescribed it again, in addition to the Metformin I take. Reluctantly, I took the Jardiance but had to stop after only a week - red raw again, despite wiping myself after each potty trip with non-allergenic 99.7% pure water baby wipes, in an attempt to eradicate all traces of pee from my skin. It really makes me wonder what this drug has done to my kidneys and bladder. I envy patients who've had no adverse skin reactions but I'm afraid Jardiance is now on list "medicines to never take again" list. And it didn't help bring my sugar down much either; I find avoiding night-time snacking works far better!"

• AJ3
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 9, 2020

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "I have gotten along absolutely great on Jardiance. My A1C was 5.6 at last check. I was blessed to get multiple boxes of Jardiance samples from my Dr. Took my prescription to be filled at pharmacy today. I learned that a months supply is $477(I am on Medicare). We are a middle income couple, but this in no way fits into our budget. We purchased a weeks supply, at $128. I’ll be checking back with my Dr. for a change in medication, sadly. Only side effect from Jardiance, cost!"

• Crey
• July 21, 2019

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "I am a nurse and let my diabetes go. My A1C was 10.2. I was on trajenta and glipizide. I started on Jardiance 2 months ago. My life has been a nightmare. No sleep due to urinating every hour. Daytime too. My lady parts are about to fall on the floor. Multiple yeast and urinary infections. Never had either problem before. I have to pour water over myself after urinating (hourly) to stop the burning. I drink a lot of fluids because I am always thirsty. Benefits, 4 point drop in A1C and 20 pound weight loss. But I don’t think I can handle another month of these side effects. I’m going back on Metformin until I get to see my MD. As a kidney nurse, I’m also afraid of it’s toll on my kidneys and ketoacidosis."

• George
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2019

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "If I had run an errand that day in April, my son would be dead. I found him in a diabetic coma and seizure. Sweating drenched his bed. Called 911 who didn't come for 25 minutes they sent cops instead. His blood sugar was below 20 and dropping. In 5 to 10 minutes he would of been dead. We later realized it was the new drug Jardiance that pharmacy gave him. He would get dizzy and had even more lows after this. Called to report it to company. Didn't get far. So I reported it to FDA. Needs to be taken off market. Someone will die. It could of been my son. I expect to see a commercial for legal on this drug soon. As I was harmed also."

• CPeeps
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2021

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "Thank you!! My endocrinologist added Jardiance 25mg to my metformin and insulin pump regiment. Based on other reviews, I started taking it at night and yes it did make me feel a little dizzy; but this only lasted three nights. I do drink a lot of water anyway so the frequent urination didn't seem out of the norm. Roughly every couple of hours I go and no UTI issues. After one week I lost four pounds; that's a nice benefit! I've also been able to adjust down my insulin rate. I'm very satisfied so far with this medication."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 16, 2020

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "Jardiance appeared to be making a slight difference in lowering my blood sugars when combined with insulin. As time went on, I started to experience repetitious yeast infections to the point I had to discontinue the medication."

• I...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 4, 2016

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "Taken Jardine along with Janumet for a little over 1 year. I weighed 191 when I started. I now weigh 137. Alc was 10.8, now 6.1. I have experienced no negative side effects. I have had no episodes if blood sugar dropping too low. Great medication!"

• Pamel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 8, 2021

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "At first I really loved this drug. My glucose levels were better. I have only been taking it a couple of months and got the worst vaginal yeast in my life. (Haven’t had one in 15 years.) My feet hurt all the time and I can’t walk long distances due to severe leg pain. I have never had leg pain like this I am always the energetic one that is ready to go on a hike. This week I wanted to do a hike in Sequoia Nat’l Park but I just couldn’t do it due to the severe leg pain and ROARING yeast infection. I think when I get back home to Texas I need to get on a healthy low carb life style and stick to it along with moderate exercise. This experience while on vacation was a huge wake up call. Today is June 8, 2021. I am scared of Jardiance and the possible long term complications of its use."

• Deano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2019

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "Was on this med for two months , had to stop as bladder / kidney infections were so bad ,also yeast infection..lack of energy also joint pain in my knees ..sugar levels went through the roof ..Had enough of all the troubles...hoping my life will get back to normal"

• Barney
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2019

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "This is the worst medicine that I have ever taken. I had a yeast infection that was misdiagnosed as vaginal dryness. The yeast infection got to be so bad that I was bleeding, unable to walk and sit (pain was excruciating!) and my vaginal area is still raw...Still. This is July 6th and I have had this yeast infection since early April....NOT GOING AWAY. I have only been off of the medication for two weeks. It is starting to get better, but it was so bad that it has taken time! THROW IT AWAY. It is not a good drug at all!"

• Kelann
• August 10, 2019

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "I started taking Jardiance 3 months ago. I now feel much healthier than before. I originally weighed 231lb when I was diagnosed and the doctor started me on metformin 2 times a day. Got down to 203lb when she introduced jardiance. I now weigh 194.8. Now my arms and legs feel less heavy. I am more flexible. I did get a yeast infection when I got lazy about the water. Monostat 3 took care of that in 2 days. I had a lot of yeast infections growing up. Overall I am happy she started me on this medication. Diabetes has taught me that my health is my responsibility. My doctor does her part, the medication its and the rest is up to me to know my body and maintain it."

• Rebec...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2015

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "I have been on this for 4 months now. My A1C has come down 1.4 points. I have lost 42 pounds. I am on half the metformin, half the blood pressure meds, half the Levemir, and not using any Humalog. I would really like to talk to somebody about their experience. I pee all the time, every hour. I have to drink continually or my mouth gets unbelievably dry. I am also pretty incontinent. It has given me sort of a food aversion. For instance, I have been avoiding dairy including cheese because it just doesn't taste right. Even the thought of things like cookies, pies, candy is nauseating me. Craving salty things, low-carb. The weight loss is great, rather unexpectedly fast. "

• Bug
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2020

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "I started Jardiance yesterday. I had been on insulin but my endocrinologist thought, since I was taking so little insulin after losing 75 pounds, I could stop the insulin. I also take Metformin as well as an Ozempic injection once weekly. So yesterday I took the first 25 mg Jardiance and by bedtime I noticed that I was dizzy. This morning I am so dizzy I can barely stand up and walk! I drank lots of water yesterday as all literature and dr told me to do. However I cannot function and do what I need to do like this plus I certainly don’t need a fall."

• Jerry...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 6, 2017

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "I have been taking Jardiance for just over a year - I have NOT experienced any side effects whatsoever - MORE importantly this drug has reduced my blood sugar levels to an average of 5 and has maintained this level, quite incredible as nothing else has worked previously - I have named Jardiance as the "diabetic wonder drug" although my Doctor keeps reminding me there is no such thing as a wonder drug - I disagree this is MY wonder drug - thank you Jardiance you have changed my life completely astonishing result."

• John...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 15, 2019

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "Taking Jardiance with metformin, does lower glucose significantly. Been on these for a year. All was good but got a UTI so doctor discontinued jardiance not sure if he will allow me back on it. My glucose is higher without it. I'm willing to use test strips to monitor for UTI. Don't know of an alternative as effective that has less possible side effects."

• THano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2019

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "Dangerous drug. It should be taken off the market. Took it for 4 months. Extreme thirst, constant having the urge to urinate. It did lower my blood sugar. After 4 months I swelled up like a balloon. WARNING.... DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. Especially if you have any kind of cardiac conditions. I am surprised no one has died from this drug!!!"

• Sue
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 10, 2019

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "Been on Jardiance since Nov 2018. Weighed 170 lbs had sleep apnea, have a stent, taking blood pressure pills and crestor pills. Lost 8 lbs on sleep apnea machine sugar levels still fluctuate but like 6.2 most of times . I drink 60 ozs water daily. Watch what I eat. A bit sedentary. Blur vision and itching a bit ....57 years old could this be something else?from other meds"

• Joanne
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2019

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "Please don't touch Jardiance. This medicine is nothing but poison to the body. I had all these side effects from Jardiance light headedness, fainting tingling in on my tongue and lips, so many yeast infection and UTI's times 3. But the worst of all is this drug made me so sick that I ended up in the hospital with ketoacidosis. Now my body is in so much pain, kidney infections. Some days I can't get out of bed. This company should be sued for the harm they are doing to people. What it is going to take for someone to die because of this stuff. The company who makes this should really take it off the market before something seriously happens"

• Candy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 27, 2019

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "I’ve been a type 2 diabetic for many years. I’m on a cocktail of diabetic medication. Started with Janumet, added Tresiba insulin and my sugars were still being difficult. I kept raising my insulin levels. When I added Jardiance into my regime of medication, wow, there was no lag in sugar management. Straight across the board normal sugar levels. Not even 1 side effect. I haven’t felt this good for many years. I’ve now been on it for 4 months and still am having great success with my sugar levels. I haven’t lost weight though, but my cravings for sugar has subsided completely."

• Wigwam
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2019

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "Took this on Monday 16/09/19 within 40minutes had an itchy rash then was covered in hives and my skin went hot and red, my lips started to tingle and my throat felt weird a few minutes later my face started swelling and it became hard to breathe my partner had to call an ambulance as by then I could not talk, I was given adrenaline ,steroids ,other stuff I can’t pronounce and a bag of saline I was terrified this was the first time taking this medication"

• Steven
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 10, 2019

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "Been taking this for 5 weeks 10mg. Took 4 weeks to get used to it. I was really tired the first 3 weeks. My mmol was 13 but now it is 6.9mmol. I have lost 3 pounds also. Thirst has subsided. Urinating less. Seems to suit me really well. Feeling positive about life again. Also my blood pressure is now normal. Diabetes nurse pleased with progress. I started taking it at night to stop tiredness. Brilliant pill. FREE ON NHS here in the UK"

• Skykpk
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 8, 2019

Jardiance (empagliflozin) "Take Jardiance with loads of vitamin C. Started taking Jardiance about a year ago. I read about yeast infections as a side effect so take 2000 mg of Vitamin C every night and am fine to stop the yeast infections. I ran out once and got a yeast infection the next day but it disappeared with treatment and hasn’t been back. It’s not a panacea and my A1C hovers between 6.6 and 7.4 but it’s encouraging me to eat and exercise better so overall has been a game changer."