Empagliflozin for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2016

"I have been on this medication for almost 5 days now. I eat clean and exercise like clockwork every day, including doing 15-20 miles on a manual incline treadmill. I could not get any more weight off no matter what I did, although I got off the insulin! My doctor started me on this medicine, and in almost 5 days' time, I have dropped 7 pounds, and my BS is 100. I am hoping it stays this way and I keep losing."

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

"Developed type 2 diabetes in my 60s and was on Glipizide/Metformin for 5+ years when my A1C started to go past 7. Switched to Jardiance + Metformin and A1C down to 6.5. I lost 30 lbs in 6 months, I am drinking more water, it tastes better to me, and my blood pressure has come down a little, it was slightly high before. I have had frequent urination, which might be my body flushing more sugar out. It’s been a big win for me, with no significant side effects and the ease of one pill a day (+ 2 of the Metformin)."

• Bis...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 17, 2020

"I have been taking Jardiance since 2016. Starting from 10 mg, and now I am taking 25 mg with other medicines. I have no side effects except frequent urination. Great medicine. Very helpful for diabetes, BP, and weight reductions along with heart-related complications. My all parameters are good. HbA1c 7 to 7.2 now. I am taking all foods in medium amounts. Very effective medicine. I keep insulin away due to this medicine. Otherwise, I would have needed insulin. Great medicine for me. I will give 10 out of 10."

• Roz...
• March 9, 2017

"I've started Jardiance 25 mg 3 days ago. First day, I was going to the toilet every 45 mins, second day, just over an hour. My sugar levels have gone down, plus I've lost 2 lb in 3 days. No side effects yet, fingers crossed."

• AV1...
• April 7, 2015

"I have taken this medication for about 4 months. My A1C has dropped 1.5, and my other meds have been reduced. I too have to drink plenty of water for the dry mouth, and I have purchased Biotene. I also notice sometimes if my levels are elevated, my urine has an odd/fruity smell."

• But...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 20, 2018

"I was on the last track to insulin, and my Dr. gave this med 'one last shot.' My A1Cs had been over 9.0 for 3 years. It doesn't work overnight, it's gradual. Over the past 9 months, my glucose kept going down slowly, my A1c again kept going down slowly. 9 months later, my A1c is down to the best it has been in a decade, and I'm now 'no longer an insulin candidate.' My weight is down, the swelling in my legs and feet is improving. I honestly do my best but am not the greatest with diet and exercise. Another caveat is my blood pressure has improved. You have to stick with this medication for it to work, you can't give up on it if it doesn't change instantly. If you have no medicine effects, don't stop. The effects take a while, but if you are like me, where NOTHING was working, give this a shot."

• yuk...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2020

"I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 3 months ago. I have been taking Jardiance 25 mg for 6 weeks, and I also take it with Metformin. I have not had any negative side effects from the Jardiance, but the Metformin sometimes upsets my stomach, but not often enough to stop taking it. I have lost 3 kg (6.6 lbs) in the 6 weeks without doing anything except watching what foods I consume."

• Sky...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2019

"I have been on Jardiance for 3 weeks. The drug has completely changed my life. I feel fantastic for the first time in 3 years after suffering bad side effects on Metformin. My weight is dropping slowly, my blood sugar is much lower. I strongly recommend people try this drug as it seems to be right for me."

• Ket...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 23, 2022

"I haven't read through all the reviews, but OMG, let me tell you mine! Ketoacidosis twice within 2 months and hospitalized once for 48 hours in the ICU, then just a week and a half ago in the ICU for 8 days and had to have surgical procedures due to ANOTHER side effect you would never wish on your worst enemy, which is the genitalia infection!!! Are you kidding me? NOPE... I have to have this issue incised, drained, and packed with gauze each time and keep getting this very often. This last time in the hospital, they did that procedure and also had to go back for debridement of the tissue that had started dying! The doctors there took me off of Metformin and said to never take that again due to effects and linked to other things, and I now removed myself from Jardiance. I have an endocrinology appointment coming up to go over other options because my life is at stake and we are speculating it's from Jardiance!"

• cil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2019

"I'm surprised by the negative reviews here, I'm only on day 3, so my opinion could change with time, but the results so far have been astounding. My fasting glucose was 247, and then I took my first dose, and the number just kept dropping all day. Day 2, my fasting BS was 130. I haven't seen that number since before I was diagnosed several years ago. My numbers now stay in the low 100s all day as well, even after eating. Now, I am also eating very low carb, so that may have a lot to do with it. I don't notice extra urination, but I always urinated a lot with such high blood sugars, so to me, there's no difference. No infections yet, but as I stated, it's only day 3. I would have to agree with the other poster who said this drug works best (or only) for those eating a low-carb diet. If you continue to eat junk and take this, you'll have way more sugar in your urine and a higher risk of infections. So far, the threat of those infections is keeping me low-carb, and I hope I stay motivated to continue it."

• Ang...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 3, 2019

"I’ve been on Jardiance for 6 months. It’s lowered my blood sugar levels significantly, and I’ve had none of the joint pains that others have mentioned. The constant itching and thrush can be off-putting, but I found when I ate lower carb, the symptoms decreased. Also, I was given a tip to use water wipes or a flannel with water to wipe after urinating, as this washes away any residual sugar in ‘that’ area. It’s helped dramatically. Also, I order Clotrimazole online very cheaply and use it when needed to keep on top of a flare-up. When I eat badly, the urinating and itching is worse, as there’s more sugar to pee out. I’ve lost 10 lbs, and my HbA1c went from 67 to 52 within weeks. Overall, this drug has worked well for me, and I shall continue on my 25 mg dose. Just work with the drug! Luckily, I am in the UK and receive this medication free."

• Bet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2019

"Been on Jardiance for 5 weeks and up to my 2nd yeast infection and now have a UTI. Also makes me get leg cramps at night. Told my doctor, nope, I would rather take my chances with the diabetes than to live with the side effects of this medicine. Not to mention, the price was insane and my insurance only covers 50% of this overpriced medication."

• Pon...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 27, 2023

"For a drug that is supposed to help your kidneys, this drug did the opposite for me. Thanks to an alert doctor who kept tabs on my eGFR, we have completely discontinued this drug. It is having a strong negative effect on my kidneys. A week before starting to take Jardiance, my eGFR was 70 mL/min/1.73 m2. After 48 days on Jardiance, my eGFR plummeted to 58. After 172 days on Jardiance, my eGFR went even lower to 51. My doctor and I agreed to stop taking Jardiance. I'll be anxiously awaiting my next eGFR test to see if the damage from Jardiance can be undone."

• Dav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2016

"Started this med Dec 8, 2015. Have lost 16 pounds. Morning sugars dropped from 250 to the 130-150 range. After meals, dropping into the 120-160 range. Hair on head and feet growing back. Yes, the top of the head has a noticeable amount of hair growing back. Drinking a lot more water than before and have cut Lisinopril down to 1/2 dosage to try and figure out light-headed feelings. Had several dizzy and sweat issues, but all blood work is normal. Just did a nuclear stress test and all is normal. Age is almost 64. Will not ride a motorcycle until solving numbness in head issues. BP normal. 120/62. Pee a lot more. Back pain is a concern as well. Tried contacting Lilly, no luck."

• red...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 12, 2019

"I am type 2 diabetic. I was put on Jardiance one week ago, and in that time, I have lost 3.5 kg. The downsides are constant visits to the toilet during the night and day, but if the weight continues to come off, I will persevere with this drug. My GP put me on this."

• Bil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2019

"I have been on 10 mg Jardiance for 38 days. My fasting glucose has decreased to around 140 mg/dL (from a mean of 225 mg/dL). I have lost (6.8 kg) (15 lbs) of weight. I have not experienced any significant side effects other than peeing about once per hour and occasional lightheadedness if I stand up too quickly. Would recommend."

• Les...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2019

"I recently started using Jardiance, and I love-love-love it! My blood sugar readings have been amazing. I'm on 10 mg, but I think if my doctor increased it to 25 mg, I might be able to stop using Novolog fast-acting mealtime insulin-which would be nice. I'm keeping a log of my readings and will ask the doctor during my next visit about maybe increasing the Jardiance and either stopping or cutting back on the fast-acting mealtime insulin."

• gat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2019

"I have been taking Jardiance for over 3 months now. I am also taking Metformin 2 times a day, 1000 mg. At my last doctor's visit, my A1C had gone below 7. I had not heard that Jardiance can cause weight loss. It was a surprising discovery. I saw some friends the other day, and their jaws dropped. They could see the weight loss. It is encouraging. Being in my early 60s, I had pretty much given up on losing weight. My price with insurance is only $15 (Affordable Healthcare), not the over $500 a month retail price. I hope the price stays low for me, and I hope the weight loss continues. It was gradual, so I hope to keep it off."

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

"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."

• liq...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 26, 2024

"I've been on this medication for about seven weeks. While I've lost 32 pounds, the effects of the med are somewhat deceiving. I have no desire to eat anything since taking this med. I have totally lost my appetite. Even Haagen-Dazs ice cream has lost its allure. I am becoming concerned about this. Will I get my appetite back or not? It's one thing to cut down on your eating, but completely eliminating any want of food is scary. I am suspending my use of this med until I can be assured my appetite will return."

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

"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

"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."

• jpi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2017

"I started 10 mg on Dec 19th and started a severe yeast infection on Dec 25, and then into a bacterial vaginitis. I have been treating this now since Dec 26th and stopped the med per my doctor's orders. I will never take this again. I have spent a fortune on OTC meds, with poor results. Now doing steroid creams and will start antibiotics next week. This has been miserable, and my sugars are up because of the infections. Just be careful with these new meds."

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

"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."

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

"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."