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Reviewer: ais106, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I took 5mg of Farxiga to start. It worked for a few days and then had no effect on BS. Initially lost 4 pounds, but gained that back. Doc put me on 10mg and still not working. I also got two yeast infections in three weeks. Other reviews state that users were tired. I have been very tired and having trouble waking up! Wasn't sure what was up, but now I am wondering if it is caused by th
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Reviewer: MISERABLE, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was only able take it for 4 days. Made me feel weak, tired and gave me a yeast infection. Why would manufacturer think that a woman would want to take something that would give them a yeast infection? MISERABLE!
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Reviewer: Jean, 55-64 Female (Patient)
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This medicine made me feel all over weak extremely tired just plain sick. I had to go to bed and discontinue after 3-5 days. Standing was worse.
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Reviewer: Katlloyd22, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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No problems. Controls blood sugar well. Curbs appetite.
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Reviewer: jumikja, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Farxiga is the first oral med to work for me. As a side benefit, I am losing weight without even trying. I have read the cautions and I don't fall into the groups that should not take this.
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