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I have just started taking invokana and i am having pain in my back and left side.is this a side effect of this med and do i need to be concerned?

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LISTED SIDE EFFECT: Lower back and side pain is lsted as a side effect of Invokana Discuss with your prescribing doctor if you should continue or stop

Answered 3/17/2015

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A member asked:

I have just started taking invokana and i am having pain in my back and left side.is this a side effect of this med and do i need to be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

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