Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is Invokana. It helps control diabetes by keeping blood sugar at healthy levels. This medicine may prevent or delay future health problems like damage to your eyesight, nerves, and kidneys. 

You should take Invokana exactly as your doctor tells you to take it. It is commonly prescribed to be taken once daily before the first meal of the day. 

Most patients tolerate Invokana well, but some common side effects can occur. You could have changes in urination, like needing to go during the night or more often than normal. Urinary tract infections could also occur. Women should watch for vaginal yeast infections, and men should watch for yeast infections of the penis. If these occur, you should obtain treatment. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking Invokana, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

As with any medicine, rare but more serious side effects can occur. With Invokana, these include kidney problems, allergic reactions, and too much potassium or too much acid in your blood. You can help avoid dehydration by drinking plenty of fluids. You can help avoid low blood sugar by telling your doctor if you have a fever, infection, surgery, trauma or other stress. It's important to read the Medication Guide for other information. In general, you should call your doctor right away if you notice unusual changes to your body. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow you closely and order lab tests. 

Remember to always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines. 

For best results with Invokana, you must also follow the diet and exercise program recommended by your doctor.