User Reviews for Exenatide

exenatide for Diabetes, Type 2: Recently started on Byetta, 57yr old male. Weaned off insulin so I could take the exenatide, must say I am impressed. Appetite has reduced, which is no bad thing. In my case, lost 6lb in a fortnight, readings have stabilized at 6.0 - 6.7 (UK). Restrictions on the driving have been lifted now I am off Insulin, so can return to work June 3rd, Been off due to heart attack Christmas, but fine now, two stents fitted. All in all, happy I am on Byetta, only side effect, slight nausea an hour after taking, but it passes after 10 mins.

Bydureon (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: I maxed out on metformin & sugars were running in the upper 200's, so my doc put me on Bydureon. I'm her 1st, so sales rep/nurse came & gave us all a lesson. She said to continue the metformin while I'm waiting for the numbers to go down. Just took my 6th injection. Sugars are around 100, so I lowered my metformin by 500mg. 13 lb. weight loss! Having a hard time with the nausea though. Some indigestion with the metformin, so hoping the decrease in that will help.

Bydureon (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: Im on my 8th week and although I have tried to persist with this injection I'm really struggling with trapped wind and the runs. I can live with feeling sick and the size of needle for a once a week injection but struggling with the bloating and egg smell of passing wind. I haven't had the dose this week and I'm feeling slightly better but my stomach is still not right. I had same reaction with Victoza. I reckon the Byetta injection twice a day has been my best experience.

Byetta (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: My a1c is in the normal range now, and I have lost 42 lbs. All my labs are great due to the weight loss. I have been on 10mcg for over 2 years. My last a1c was so good last time, my doctor wants me to decrease to 5mcg. I have been to several dermatologists over the last 2 years trying to figure out why I am having hair loss, unhealthy hair, and change in texture. I never wanted to attribute it to the Byetta although the hair loss started a few months after I began taking it. I am now so desperate to stop the hair loss, I'm considering stopping the Byetta. I can't decide which would be worse - being bald or gaining back 42 pounds! I would really love to know if the person who recently posted had any hair regrowth after stopping Byetta.

Byetta (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: I have been on Byetta for 5 years. My A1C was 8 when I started Byetta and is now 5.6 the past 4 years. I have been able to lose 63 pounds without any diet plan, just slowly lost this weight. I am now on half the dosage of other diabetic medications I am taking and reduced my blood pressure medications to 1/4 the dose . The only problem I have with Byetta is nausea while waiting to eat.

Bydureon (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: On my 2nd dose. Having very little nausea and easy to mix/inject. I am having higher numbers. Morning numbers were normal and now they are higher. Hitting over 300 on some readings. I feel very hungry and can't seem to eat enough. I workout in class 4x a week and do something active each day. Dr just told me to add in 1/2 glipizide daily. Have hopes that this will eventually work but concerns because I already have thyroid nodules and hypothyroidism (almost 40 years on synthroid).

Bydureon (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: Update: Am now on wk 6 and considering stopping the med due to constant nausea and generally not feeling well at all. The med is great for curbing my appetite but it's hard to eat or drink anything-even coffee. As soon as I eat anything I immediately feel bloated and sick. I ate 3 shrimp for dinner & was in bed by 7:30 due to nausea. Love the appetite suppression but not sure how long I can put up with this feeling. My clothes still fit the same, too. On another forum a user said that they felt nauseous whenever they ate any fat. I'll watch this and see if that has an impact. Good luck everyone.

Bydureon (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: I am back to update my time on Bydureon. It has been going pretty good. My sugars were really going down I suffered a few lows 40 to 50s so Dr. dropped Januvia and Actos then my sugars started going up. It's been a rough two weeks but hopefully they will level out. My appetite has gone down a lot and looks like I am finally losing some weight.

Bydureon (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: Have been on Bydureon for 3 months. It is also the first medicine I've been given for type 2 diabetes. I was gaining weight, my blood sugar was out of site, and my A1C was sky high. Since I started using Bydureon, my A1C went from 10 to 7 in 2 weeks. In 3 months it has gone to 5.6. I am never hungry. I was a sweet eater but now I can hardly stand sweets. I have lost 15 pounds in 2 1/2 months.

Bydureon (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: Just like another reader said, I could not get enough to eat the first two weeks on the medication. Now I'm nauseous all the time and having difficulty eating anything at all. I don't find the needle that big but I do have bumps where I've injected. I'm hoping they go away. I'm also concerned about the thyroid issue - just praying all is well.

Bydureon (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: I have been on Bydureon for almost 6 months. I also take daily Lantus injections. I maybe have lost an inch or two but no significant weight loss. Reading how it helps so many people is great! My A1c stayed about the same..a little over 8. Guess I need to try something else!

Bydureon (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: Blood sugar went from HbA1c of 10.5 to 7.5. And lost weight. The previous medicine I was on caused me to gain 25 lbs, which I lost on this.

Bydureon (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: No side effects yet. On my third month, just started noticing that I am not hungry. I have gain 20 lbs since I started, but I was off all medications for six month, urinating every 1/2 hr. Ate dinner out last night, my first time ever taking a doggy bag. I have a lot of bumps at the injection sights that have not gone away or gotten smaller. These are mostly when I inject in the upper abdominal region. My doctor does not know what they are, I am her first patient on Bydureon.

Bydureon (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: I just started using Bydureon on 11-30-2012 and this is the first time I have ever had to have an injection, it was easy to mix and inject. So far no side effects and sugar is doing ok. Really have to wait for about 3-4 more weeks for true results but have fingers crossed..I am 52 year old male taking 2 other oral meds and hope to be able to cut back..

Byetta (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: I was on Byetta from April 2010 until Aug 2012. My sugars were great, I lost weight, but my nails became thin and weak, my hair became brittle and balding. I am now 57. My doctor ran test, my thyroid is find. My skin is EXTREMELY dry. I read that there were complaints of hair loss - so I quit taking it (my Dr's. suggestion). I only hope my hair will get healthier and COME BACK!

Bydureon (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: I am on my 2nd week of using this medication. I am taking it for insulin resistance and noticed a difference very quickly as far as appetite and hunger. The first day after my first shot I did not eat as much at each meal and did not feel as ravenously hungry between meals. It's been a week and a half and I've already dropped 6 lbs. The needle is a little big but the weight loss is worth it. I do have the itching around the injection site - about the size of a quarter and feels like a mosquito bite. Hoping this diminishes..... but it's the only really bothersome thing I've noticed so far. No nausea (which was terrible with Victoza) and nothing else of note. Hoping this (and the weight loss) continues.

Bydureon (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: I am very happy with Bydureon. I hated the daily injection of Victoza, so this once a week injection is much better. The needle is a little bigger than the pen, but still pretty small when you look at it by itself. I have been taking Bydureon for 3 months and my A1c went from 8.4 to 6.8! Amazing. I also lost 6 lbs.

Bydureon (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: I have been on Bydureon for approx. 8 weeks now. My morning glucose has gone from 230, down to 105 now. I don't really feel any different with it lower but it is probably helping my kidneys to preform better. As far as the larger needle, I started injecting in my thigh and barely feel it. At first I was ravenous and was really surprised, now sometimes I have to remind myself to eat and eat much smaller portions. I've lost 16 lbs. and I'm at the lowest weight I've been in 35 years. When I first started, I would feel nausea and throw up for no reason when my dose was wearing off, the doctor said she had never heard of that complaint before! My only complaint is that the medicine seems to stick to the vial and I really have to beat on it!

Bydureon (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: I'm on my fourth week of Bydureon. Last 5 days I'm so nauseous. I love the fact that is once a week. I have had no lumps at injection site. The needle is a bit fat, but it is real short. Hard to get it to go in the skin so I kind of go at it fast. It sure has curbed my appetite. But I don't know how much longer I can handle this nausea.

Bydureon (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: I found it to be extremely helpful and love the fact I only have to take it once a week. I am on my 3rd week now. The needle size is bigger yes but it does not hurt me to stick myself. It hurts about the same as poking my finger for my blood sugar meter. I found through the Bydureon website you can get a card to help with the copay. Its wonderful to know there are manufacturers that are willing to help those who take their medicines. Also if you use the freestyle meters you can sign up through Abbot to get a free meter and card to save money on the test strips.

Byetta (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: Aside from nervousness for a couple of hours after injection, no major adverse reactions. Unfortunately, my hunger is unabated but I've been able to keep my diet healthy. I've only been on Byetta for two days now. My doctor had me discontinue Januvia. I'm currently taking Metformin and Glipizide also. We'll see how it pans out. My A1C's have been around 7.0 but with huge peaks and valleys. Hopefully things will level out.

Bydureon (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: Took over a month for my numbers to begin coming down. Now, after 6 weeks, I'm lower than anything obtained on my previous meds, but still not down to 'normal'. Injections are not a problem. I've been giving my wife B-12 shots for years, so I know to not be timid about sticking the needle in. Does it hurt? Not really. Just a prick that's not any worse than the prick needed for using my meter. Did develop a few nodules that are slow about going away, but they are not sensitive or uncomfortable. No nausea and my appetite is similar to before. Don't like the cost but expect to stay with Bydureon.

Bydureon (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: Just took my 2nd injection (the first without supervision) this morning. As others have said the needle is larger than I'm used to, and the mixing a little cumbersome, but I'll willing to stick with it. I had to stop both Byetta and Victoza due to horrendous side effects. I'm praying that the Bydureon won't make me as nauseous.

Bydureon (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: I received a sample and gave myself the first dose yesterday. My fasting blood sugar was 156 this morning, so I will have to wait to see if it evens out. My greatest concern is that I am starving, whereas with Byetta, I never got the least bit hungry until 4:00 pm when the morning dose timed out. I loved that about Byetta. Has anyone else noticed a difference in hunger?

Bydureon (exenatide) for Diabetes, Type 2: I do not mind having to mix the medicine, but the needle size is so large (not long) that I am finding it hard to insert it into my stomach. I am a coward and tend to insert the needle slowly instead of fast.