Studies show that Invokana can cause weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients. Although it’s not approved as a weight loss medication, it has been found to cut a couple of pounds in people who take it. Invokana (canagliflozin) is usually taken in combination with metformin. Together, these medications were seen as a breakthrough in […]
In 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned physicians about the risk of genital infection in diabetic patients who are treated with SGLT2 inhibitors. Medications under this class of drugs stop your kidneys from reabsorbing glucose back into your blood. This allows your kidneys to remove sugar from your body through the urine. […]
When Invokana was approved in 2013, it was seen as a breakthrough treatment for type 2 diabetes patients. After it hit the market, however, it caused unexpected side effects that were not mentioned on its warning label. This resulted in thousands of people filing an Invokana lawsuit against the drug’s manufacturer. According to plaintiffs, they […]
Imagine having type 2 diabetes and spending over $550 a month on your prescribed medication. Actually, scratch that — you don’t have to imagine it at all, as this is a reality for most type 2 diabetes patients. Invokana, a popular diabetes medication, is used in adults with type 2 diabetes. A one-month supply of […]
Invokana is a prescription drug used in adults with type 2 diabetes. As with any other drugs, some side effects are also to be expected with the use of Invokana. However, in addition to some common side effects, the problems with Invokana also extend to several dangers associated with it. In fact: Some side effects […]
It happens often that a new product comes into the market and marketers build all kinds of narratives and stories to make the product sell. But when it comes to medications, these narratives need to be vetted strongly or it could be a matter of life and death. A medicine named Invokana (canagliflozin) has recently […]