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Canagliflozin Side Effects

The most commonly reported side effects of canagliflozin include diabetic ketoacidosis, toe amputation, and osteomyelitis, based on 31,085 FDA adverse event reports from 2013 to 2025. 3.4% of reports found the drug to be ineffective.

Canagliflozin side effects

Percentages show how often each reaction appears relative to total reports for canagliflozin.

1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis11.4%3,531
2
Toe Amputation7.3%2,264
3
Osteomyelitis7.2%2,232
4
Acute Kidney Injury6.6%2,038
5
Fungal Infection4.8%1,491
6
Weight Decreased4.6%1,417
7
Blood Glucose Increased4.2%1,308
8
Gangrene3.6%1,112
9
Nausea3.5%1,090
10
Off Label Use3.4%1,067
11
Cellulitis3.4%1,063
12
Urinary Tract Infection3.4%1,051
13
Drug Ineffective3.4%1,048
14
Dizziness2.9%889
15
Diabetic Foot Infection2.8%865

These are voluntary reports and do not establish that canagliflozin caused these reactions.

Report severity

63.9%Serious19,877 reports
35.6%Hospitalizations11,075 reports
2.3%Fatal711 reports

Seriousness is determined by the reporter, not by OpenClaim.

Canagliflozin drug interactions

Other drugs that appear in adverse event reports alongside canagliflozin. Drugs flagged as a suspected cause appear in the first column. Drugs taken at the same time but not suspected appear in the second.

Also suspected

1
Metformin11.5%3,583
2
Insulin3.3%1,019
3
Dulaglutide2.0%634
4
Sitagliptin1.7%540
5
Exenatide-synthetic1.7%518
6
Liraglutide1.3%390
7
Rosuvastatin1.1%328
8
Prednisone0.9%273
9
Albuterol0.9%268
10
Adalimumab0.8%250
11
Lansoprazole0.8%239
12
Pregabalin0.8%238
13
Budesonide0.8%235
14
Venlafaxine0.7%230
15
Lisinopril0.7%213

Taken alongside

1
Metformin23.5%7,296
2
Insulin12.8%3,989
3
Aspirin7.1%2,211
4
Atorvastatin-calcium6.9%2,150
5
Lisinopril5.6%1,743
6
Sitagliptin5.2%1,629
7
Levothyroxine-sodium4.9%1,508
8
Amlodipine4.1%1,288
9
Ergocalciferol4.1%1,273
10
Rosuvastatin4.1%1,267
11
Hydrochlorothiazide3.7%1,151
12
Glimepiride3.5%1,101
13
Omeprazole3.5%1,101
14
Acetaminophen3.4%1,053
15
Gabapentin3.3%1,021

Co-occurrence in adverse event reports does not establish a drug interaction. Patients often take multiple medications, and these lists reflect prescribing patterns rather than causal relationships. Consult a healthcare provider about potential drug interactions.

Who reports canagliflozin side effects

43.1% of canagliflozin adverse event reports involve female patients and 45.2% involve male patients. The largest age group is adult at 71%. These figures reflect who reports side effects, not underlying risk.

Sex

Female43.1%
Male45.2%
Unknown11.6%

Age group

< 2<0.1%
2–11<0.1%
12–170.2%
18–6471.5%
65+28.2%

What is canagliflozin used for

Conditions and purposes for which patients were taking canagliflozin when the adverse event was reported.

Abdominal DistensionAbdominal Pain UpperAbnormal Weight GainAccidental Exposure To ProductAcetonaemiaAntibiotic TherapyArthritisAttention Deficit/hyperactivity DisorderAbdominal DiscomfortAccidental Exposure To ProductAcute Myocardial InfarctionAdverse Drug ReactionArteriosclerosis Coronary ArteryAsthmaBlood Cholesterol

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Canagliflozin brand names and reporting trend

Canagliflozin is sold under the brand name Canagliflozin; Metformin Hydrochloride.

Brand names

Canagliflozin; Metformin Hydrochloride3,524

Quarterly reports (20132025)

20132016202020242025

An upward trend reflects increased FAERS reporting overall, not necessarily increased risk.

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