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Invokana

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New York, NY
July 31, 2016
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Members shared mixed experiences with Invokana, with some reporting severe complications like hospitalization from bladder infections that... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with Invokana, with some reporting severe complications like hospitalization from bladder infections that progressed to E. coli, while others successfully used it for over two years to lose weight and even come off insulin. Several members mentioned recurring yeast infections as a common side effect due to sugar being excreted in urine, managed with over-the-counter treatments, while others expressed concern about lawsuits and safety warnings they had seen advertised in the U.S. A recurring theme was the importance of researching medications independently, trusting your instincts, and staying in close communication with your doctor, as individual responses to the drug varied dramatically from life-threatening to life-improving.

A DiabetesTeam Member

I got a severe blatter infection. Thats why i was hospitalized and taken off the drug. It turned into ecoli infection and i was very ill. I am happy to report i am much better and sugars are the same as when i was on it so i really had no benefit from it but like i said the jurses told me good things too. Just sayin.

September 23, 2016
A DiabetesTeam Member

I wish you did see the ads where you live.also everybody effects for medication can be different.but for me I feel I made right choice
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August 22, 2016
A DiabetesTeam Member

Hi when my dr gave me samples of invokana.my instinct told me don't take it.after that I saw things about it on TV. Glad didn't take it. Found another dr. Too.

August 2, 2016
A DiabetesTeam Member

So agree with you Kim, research for yourself and your doctor is the professional.

September 23, 2016
A DiabetesTeam Member

I read it is not known safe.there law suits against it.look it up.checkit out.check side effects on it.you decide by what you read if you want to continue to take it.talk with your dr.

September 22, 2016

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