Does Invokana cause weight loss?
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Yes, it is possible. Invokana has been studied in comparison to placebo and a variety of other diabetes medications. These are some examples:
- Metformin alone
- Sulfonylureas combined with metformin
- Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors (gliptins) combined with metformin
- Glitazones combined with metformin
- Insulin alone
In all of these studies, Invokana resulted in greater weight loss than the medication regimen to which it was compared. When Invokana was added to these studies, participants lost 2% to 4% of their body weight.
