GOOD RX – Below is a list of 10 Jardiance side effects you should be aware of.
1. Urinary tract infections
Because Jardiance makes you urinate extra glucose, it may put you at risk for urinary tract infections (UTIs). Glucose is like food for bacteria that cause UTIs. If left untreated, UTIs can lead to severe complications, such as kidney infections.
2. Genital infections
Another common Jardiance side effect is fungal (“yeast”) infections on or around the genitals. Vaginal yeast infections tend to happen most often. But genital yeast infections in males can also happen around the penis and scrotum.
“In studies, genital yeast infections were one of the most common side effects in people taking Jardiance. This occurred more often in females, but it also occurred in some males.” – HEALTHLINE, Side Effects of Jardiance, Dec 2, 2022
3. Urinating more often
You may notice yourself needing to urinate more than usual. This can lower your level of body fluids. You may become thirsty as a result.
4. Upper respiratory tract infections
People in Jardiance’s clinical trials also reported upper respiratory infections (URIs).
5. High cholesterol
Clinical trials found that higher doses of Jardiance were linked to higher LDL levels. Your healthcare provider will monitor your cholesterol while taking Jardiance to make sure this isn’t an issue for you.
6. Joint pain
Joint pain is a possible side effect of many medications. Joint pain with Jardiance is an uncommon side effect, but it’s still possible.
7. Nausea
While not common, nausea is a possible Jardiance side effect. If you find Jardiance makes you nauseated, try taking your dose with food. Food won’t affect how Jardiance works and may help lessen nausea.
8. Low blood sugar
Jardiance should help lower your blood sugar if you have Type 2 diabetes. But, in some cases, it could lower your blood sugar too much (hypoglycemia).
Your risk of this is higher if you’re also taking other diabetes medications that affect your body’s insulin levels.
9. Dehydration
As mentioned above, Jardiance can lower your amount of body fluids. This may then cause low blood pressure, which could make you feel faint or pass out.
Dehydration from Jardiance could also lead to kidney damage in rare cases. Your healthcare provider will monitor your kidney function while taking Jardiance to watch for signs of this serious side effect.
10. Ketoacidosis
Jardiance has been found to cause ketoacidosis (too much acid in the blood) in some cases. This is a serious condition that could be deadly …
