Jardiance is only available as a brand-name medication and can be expensive. The cheapest place to buy Jardiance may depend on where you live. Different pharmacies offer different prices on medications. Finding the lowest price may require you to shop around and inquire at different pharmacies and online pharmacies.

Savings cards and manufacturer coupons can also help you save money on your prescriptions.

The most common side effects of Jardiance include urinary tract infections, genital yeast infections, and increased urination. Jardiance removes excess sugar through the urine, which increases the risk of these side effects.

Other side effects include:

• Low blood sugar
• High cholesterol
• Nausea
• Low blood pressure upon standing
• Dehydration
• Constipation
• Increased thirst
• Weight loss

Jardiance can increase the risk of severe infections, including genitourinary fungal infections, severe urinary tract infections that cause sepsis (urosepsis), and necrotizing fasciitis (Fournier gangrene).

Jardiance can also increase the risk of ketoacidosis, which is high levels of ketones in the blood. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life-threatening medical emergency. Seek immediate care if you have any of the following symptoms or think you have ketoacidosis:

• Vomiting
• Rapid breathing or difficulty breathing
• Fruity-smelling breath
• Confusion
• Severe fatigue
• Muscle aches or stiffness
• High blood sugar
• High ketones in the urine

Certain people are at an increased risk of ketoacidosis, including:

• People with alcohol use disorder
• Those with a history of pancreatitis
• People with diabetes who use insulin
• Recent surgery, heart attack, stroke, or severe infection
• People on a ketogenic diet

The manufacturer of Jardiance, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, does offer a savings card where eligible people may pay as little as $0. Unfortunately, those with government-funded insurance, such as Medicare, are ineligible to use the savings card.

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals also offers a Patient Assistance Program that may help you obtain your medications free of charge. To be eligible, your annual income must be at or below 250% of the federal poverty level.

If you have limited income, you may be able to apply for Medicare’s Extra Help program. The Extra Help program can help reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

The cost of Jardiance will depend on whether you have insurance or not. The current list price of Jardiance is $350. That is before pharmacies add on any additional costs.

If you are using insurance, the price will vary depending on your insurance plan and whether you have copays or deductibles. The price can also change depending on the strength, quantity, and pharmacy location you choose. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for other ways to save.

People with type 2 diabetes, heart failure, heart disease, and chronic kidney disease often require multiple medications to manage their condition. Jardiance is often used with other medications such as metformin ER, cholesterol medications, and ACE inhibitors to protect the kidneys.

Jardiance is also available as a combination tablet with other medications. These include:

• Synjardy (empagliflozin/metformin)
• Glyxambi (empagliflozin/linagliptin)
• Trijardy XR (empagliflozin/linagliptin/metformin ER)

Jardiance may interact with other medications, including:

• Insulin
• Diuretics
• Sulfonylureas
• Lithium
• Meglitinides

This is not a complete list of drug interactions with Jardiance.

Jardiance and metformin can be safely taken together. Your provider will determine the dose of each medication that is best suited for your condition. Your healthcare provider may prescribe them separately, or as a combination tablet like Synjardy or Trijardy XR.

Since both medications can lower blood sugar, they could cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). You and your provider should carefully monitor your condition to be sure your dosage is appropriate.

Jardiance may not be safe or appropriate for everyone. The following people should avoid using Jardiance:

• People with type 1 diabetes
• People with diabetic ketoacidosis
• People with polycystic kidney disease
• People with severe kidney disease
• People with alcohol use disorder

Speak with your provider if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your provider may recommend an alternate treatment.

While not approved for weight loss, Jardiance causes weight loss as a side effect. Jardiance may help you lose about 2% to 3% of your body weight. Combining a healthy diet and exercise may help you lose more weight with Jardiance.

If you are looking to lose weight, speak with your provider. Other diabetes medications, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, result in more weight loss compared to Jardiance.