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Does Invokana Cause Severe Itching In Genital Area?

i am a 59 year old male taking invokana for diabetes for 10 months. I have developed severe itching in the genetalia area ( no discharge). one of the possible side effects is yeast infection in this area. My doctor s recommendation when I started this med was use an otc cream. Is the possibly a yeast infection?
Wed, 3 Feb 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Invokana contains 'canagliflozin', which is used with a proper diet and exercise to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Your symptoms are suggestive of early stages of yeast infection, as use of this medication may result in a new yeast infection in the vagina or penis as a side effect. You are more likely to get a yeast infection if you had yeast infections in the genital area before.
Kindly take the following measures to overcome the symptoms.
1. Wash the area twice daily with warm water and mild antiseptic solution like Savlon to keep your genitals clean and healthy.
2. You need to take antifungal medication like Fluconazole in the form of pessary as a single dose.
3. To control itching, you have to take Tablet. Levocetrizine once a day.
4. Please wear loose fitting undergarments and abstain from sexual activities till the symptoms subside completely.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Does Invokana Cause Severe Itching In Genital Area?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Invokana contains canagliflozin , which is used with a proper diet and exercise to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Your symptoms are suggestive of early stages of yeast infection, as use of this medication may result in a new yeast infection in the vagina or penis as a side effect. You are more likely to get a yeast infection if you had yeast infections in the genital area before. Kindly take the following measures to overcome the symptoms. 1. Wash the area twice daily with warm water and mild antiseptic solution like Savlon to keep your genitals clean and healthy. 2. You need to take antifungal medication like Fluconazole in the form of pessary as a single dose. 3. To control itching, you have to take Tablet. Levocetrizine once a day. 4. Please wear loose fitting undergarments and abstain from sexual activities till the symptoms subside completely. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.