Byetta User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Byetta has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 81 reviews on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 11% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Byetta

Anonymous
January 26, 2010

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Today (1/26/10)- I've been using Byetta for just over a month (started on 1/1/10). I've been on a good diet and have lost 2 to 3 pounds. My sugar numbers stay under 120 - usually in the 90-115 range. If I take another med such as glipizide (4mg or less), my blood level drops too far down (65 to 80). I had to stop using any other meds with Byetta. Also, you need to check you blood sugar level a few times a day until you find a healthy balance. My goal is to loss 20 pounds. I've had no side effects from the Byetta except a bruised area where the needle goes."

8 / 10

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bipol...
December 14, 2009

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been on Byetta for 10 days and have had excessive diarrhea. I take the medicine. I'll wait an hour, I'll eat, and then I have unending diarrhea until the next meal. I have lost weight, I can tell. I don't know if this is worth it."

3 / 10

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aussi...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 29, 2016

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have being taking Byetta & Lantus for 3mths, i'm allergic to metformin. my blood glucose has been very high 22.8 being the highest & average 12-13 now the highest is 18.2 average 10-14 fasting morning readings 9-10 which is still very high - i'm ambivalent with my feelings of byetta - i am disappointed as I really thought it would work brilliantly for me...i've always had nausea as the main side-effect it's severity varies somedays it's shocking other days dissipates with a ginger tea but it's never not being there! I have a review with my GP which will up byetta to 10mcg & then reveiw with endocrinlogist 2mths where he might restart me on a brand new protocol - - which might be a good thing - - as this clearly isn't working"

4 / 10

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mnorma
May 16, 2015

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Today was my first day on Byetta . I can't stand the nausea . Feel carsick, have a headache and jittery . I am on 5mcg hoping it gets better I'm supposed to take my metformin and glyburide too but sick. Not sure how I'm going to be able to work like this. If it doesn't get better in a day or two I will talk to my Dr"

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JET
August 29, 2015

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I switched to Byetta just over a week ago from novorapid insulin after some weight gain. From the start I have had some nausea but nothing I couldn't handle and I can't eat as much as I always seem full so I am starting to lose weight already so that is a positive. The negatives are that my levels are too high and this is causing my vision to be blurry and it is making it difficult for me to drive also in the morning I feel really lethargic which makes it difficult to concentrate at work. I have also noticed my skin feels dry especially my lips . I am due to go back to my specialist after 4 weeks but I am not sure if I will continue. I am currently on Byetta 5mcg morning and night and lantus 20 units plus metformin 1000 twice a day"

3 / 10

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spice...
November 16, 2009

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I started taking Byetta 5 mg exactly 2 weeks ago. I've lost 5 lbs and my blood glucose is in the 80's every morning instead of the 170 - 200 range. I have experienced a little nausea in the morning but it goes away after I eat. I go back to the doc after New Year and plan to ask him to keep me on 5 mg instead of 10mg."

7 / 10

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aussi...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 30, 2016

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have being on Byetta 5mcg&Lantus 3mths I've had constant nausea which varies in severity. I haven't had a reduction of bgl they are still quiet high; I am not at all sure whether both meds have really worked for me over the past 3mths&my diabetic educator thinks the same&my endocrinologist will most likely change my meds altogether next review. In one week i'm going on 10mcg...I hope that it works but not holding my breath - I've never had the brilliant results that others on here have had - the nausea has never gone away but the earlier dizziness did...although it hasn't worked for me I believe that it's worth trying, I did have hopes that worked for me, there are other meds & I will get my bgl's in a normal range&lower my HbA1c"

3 / 10

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Anonymous
September 13, 2009

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I've been on Byetta over 1 year and am very pleased. I was one of the unusual ones, I couldn't tolerate Byetta 10, even without taking any other medicines. So I went back to Byetta 5 and have very good control. Can't wait for the once-a-week, then maybe I can tolerate the Byetta 10."

9 / 10

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Miche...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 10, 2020

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Took byetta after the miracle drug victoza when insurance wouldn't cover it anymore, was on byetta 2 weeks my breathing got harder to were I couldn't sit up without hesitation had to stand or lay on my chest. 3 years later I still have troubles."

1 / 10

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Segita
October 19, 2008

"I was on 100 units of Lantus twice a day and on about 50 units of Novalog at every meal until I was given Byetta. I now take byetta twice a day and 10 units of Lantus in the morning and do not have to take Novalog except once in a while. I have also last 30 pounds."

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Deborah
May 26, 2022

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Started only two days now. I see numbers coming down from 16 to 8 last night then 11 after fasting so it's up and down. I feel tired and have no appetite forcing myself to eat small meals. Let's talk again after a month. Nausea not unbearable. I realise I was feeling nausea before using Byetta anyways so no real difference there. Feel shaky at times. Holding thumbs it works."

9 / 10

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Raque...
October 1, 2007

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I am currently using Byetta 10 mg and experience nausea once I take the injection."

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Hisch...
June 30, 2008

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I've been on Byetta for a month now and have lost 15 lbs. This is great. My sugars have gone down as well. My only problem right now is getting used to the nausea."

10 / 10

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Doc...
March 10, 2008

For Diabetes, Type 2 "For Brownsugaw05 - My injection shots turn a bit red now but no swelling. I've been on it a year+ Be sure to change your injection sites as far away as possible so you give injection areas a "rest.""

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LAKESHA
September 8, 2008

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I used byetta it really took my huge appetite away"

9 / 10

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Anonymous
August 16, 2008

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been on Byetta for one month and my blood sugars are great. I have also lost 18 pounds. At first the nausea was pretty bad. I have to make myself eat, I never get hungry."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
August 14, 2008

For Diabetes, Type 2 "My husband has been using Byetta in conjunction with Glucafage for 8 months and has lost 31 lbs and feels great. The drug dropped his blood sugar level to normal levels and decreased his appetite."

10 / 10

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Alice
June 29, 2013

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Brought my A1C's down, as well as weight loss gradually."

9 / 10

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Genn
February 14, 2009

For Diabetes, Type 2 "UPDATE: Returned to Doctor for first appointment since starting Byetta. Lost 20 pounds and my A1C has dropped from 6.6 to 5.7. No nausea."

10 / 10

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Big...
December 1, 2018

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Dry lips only side effect but that could also be from the weather. Went from 304 pounds to 260 pounds since April 15th. Of 2018. Hope to lose at least another 60 pounds or more. Works great for me !"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
March 4, 2009

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Controlled blood sugar fairly well, but I'm going bald using this medication. I know that others have noticed thinning hair while on it, but other medicines have not caused such dramatic hair loss."

4 / 10

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Sea...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
August 24, 2018

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I was put on Byetta about two years ago, it had helped lower my blood sugar as well as my A1C level, not to mention it's helped me lose a lot of weight."

9 / 10

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pipi
December 30, 2008

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Very effective for diabetes. Blood sugars are lower and am losing weight."

9 / 10

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bobby...
May 18, 2017

For Diabetes, Type 2 "This drug put me in hospital with pancreatitis - twice, I felt like I was dying. I talked my doctor into prescribing it, wish it would have worked, it was good for weight loss ."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 2 years
August 15, 2017

For Diabetes, Type 2 "10 months and 36 kilos lighter sugar controlled hba1c 5.8 amazing medicine take byetta and metformin"

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