Bydureon for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 2)

• Ari...
• July 21, 2015

"My experience has been great. I have lost about 20 pounds in 2 months. Side effects: just mild nausea if I don't eat, loss of appetite. Glucose levels of 107 in the mornings vs. 160. I do have the bumps on the injection sites. I chose my belly, but I think I need to change sites. I am really happy with the results and would not change it for anything else. I was having a really hard time losing weight before, and now it became really easy. My doctor also put me on a lactose-free diet, and it's working wonders for me. No more upset stomach or bloating."

• Lin...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 18, 2015

"I have used Bydureon for 2 years. It has been a Godsend. My A1C has gone from 10 to 5.2. I watch my diet and exercise daily. Over the holidays, I did eat more sweets than usual and my A1C was 5.8. So it has been a wonderful drug for me. I don't use insulin anymore. The only complaint I have is I get hot flashes like menopause. I am well over menopause by my hormone tests. I wonder if I am the only one with these hot flash symptoms? I call them my 'Bydureon hot flashes.'"

• Typ...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 5, 2016

"On Bydureon about a year. I'm 57, been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for about 8 years. On insulin + Metformin. Doc prescribed this for me originally because I just couldn't get my A1C below 7.0 even though my daily numbers rarely climbed over 130 even right after eating. The Pros: A1C dropped into the low 4's and remains at that level. Lost 20 - 25 lbs and the weight has stayed off. Pen device is not difficult to set up and use once a week, takes about 5 minutes max to do the injection routine, and I've only had 1 instance total in a year's time of a pen not working properly. The Cons: HUGE needle that hurts. Bad nausea after injection and occasional itchy hard lumps at the injection site. One major B/sugar crash - low 50's."

• Mar...
• November 10, 2016

"I started Bydureon 10 weeks ago. I was fine the first 6 weeks. On week 7, I became extremely ill. Vomiting, explosive diarrhea, gas pains, and bloating like never before, long flatulence every few minutes (how embarrassing!), and sulfur-tasting belching (like rotten eggs). The endo doctor said it wasn't the med. I went to my primary doctor because I wasn't sure if it was a virus. All of my tests came back negative. The third week, same thing. I decided not to take the injection and notified the endo. She told me to stop metformin and resume the shot. Last week, had the shot and my condition worsened. She finally told me to stop the injections. It's been four weeks of suffering. Not worth it! This stuff is poison to me!"

• Tmi...
• January 1, 2014

"I have taken 7 shots. My blood sugars have gone from 250 to 140 in the mornings waking up. I do have 2 knots just on each side of my navel. I have experienced nausea and feeling sick within 24 hours of the shot. I have lost 12 pounds. That's a lot considering I weighed 188 when I started and I'm at 176 now. I'm 6'2" tall, and losing that much weight kind of scares me. I feel a lot better taking the Bydureon, and I take 2000 mg metformin daily. This medicine has stabilized my sugar levels in 7 weeks."

• Hay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2017

"I started on the weekly injection after oral hypoglycemic tablets stopped controlling my blood sugar level (BSL). The effect was pretty much instant. Within two weeks, my BSL had normalized and I had lost weight. I am still on track and have lost 6 kgs in 3 months. Some tips from me: Take the injection out of the fridge at least 30 minutes prior to mixing and injecting, it mixes better and doesn't hurt to inject. Take an anti-nausea medication 30 minutes prior to the injection and take the injection at night before you go to bed. Eat small, regular meals 6 times a day with high fat (fat has no glycemic index), moderate protein (90 gm/day), and low carb (<100 gms/day). All this has helped me feel and look good, lose weight, and have normal BSL."

• Luv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2015

"It's been a week and I took my second injection. My hunger is practically nothing, and I need to remind myself to eat. Now my morning reading is 172 from 207, and after two hours it's in the 135-145 range. I have lost 7 lbs in one week! No side effects except some diarrhea. I'm feeling better day by day. Switched my diet to fewer carbohydrates so I do not have a rollercoaster of numbers. Feeling less tired also. Will post more in a week."

• Dic...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 16, 2016

"I have been on Bydureon for two years and have lost over 30 pounds along with my sugars now under control. I also take Metformin as an oral as well. In reviewing some of the reviews, I agree that in the beginning I had so-called lumps, but as time has gone by, I don't seem to get them any longer. No burning and once in a while a little bleeding, but that can be cleaned away just like when you are getting blood taken. After all, you are injecting into the skin. One of the things I do before taking my weekly scheduled injection is taking the kit out of the refrigerator the day before and getting it down to room temperature. Not sure if this has eliminated lumps or burning, but there seems to be a difference. Bydureon has been good to me."

• ALV...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2014

"I started on this medication 4 months ago. Followed instructions and take the Bydureon out of the refrigerator the night before. My wife gives the injection as I would never be able to do this myself. The needle is huge! It burns going in, and the nodes take many weeks to go away. To this day, heartburn, painful gas in the lower abdomen, pain at the base of the neck, very low energy level where I must lay down about every three hours. I am 5'9" 172 lbs. I walk 40 minutes on the treadmill every morning and do jumping jacks and burpees for exercise. My A1c went from 8 to 8.3 on the third visit to the doctor. Waiting to see what the numbers will be next week. Just this last week my nipples got swollen, enlarged, and are very painful."

• Fre...
• August 3, 2016

"This is my 3rd review. Just had my A1C checked at my 3-month visit. Started this med with an 8.4, in 3 months, it's down to 6.2. This drug has been the only thing that has worked for me in the past 10 years. I've been on so many diabetic meds. Last year, my A1C was 10.2, got it to 8.4 with Farxiga. Since my last weigh-in at the doctor, I actually had lost 10 pounds. Started this med at 184, now I'm 174. Still took 3 months to lose 10 pounds. That's better than a gain, though. My only remaining side effects are knots under the skin at the injection site. They sometimes itch really bad too. Other than that, I've adjusted really well."

• Biz...
• April 18, 2019

"I have been on medication for 4 weeks now, and my sugar readings are higher than ever. I’m so confused because everyone is saying theirs have dropped. It’s like my appetite has increased! What could be wrong!"

• Ten...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 19, 2019

"Use it in the lower abdomen. Then rotate each time. This stuff works. And yes, there are side effects. It drains energy out of you. But you will lose 4 pounds each month. And if you are already going through some drama, being on this medicine intensifies the feelings you have. Sorry, but it’s the truth. I’ve been on it for 3 months. Start weight 206... now I am 195. I’m 43 and so glad I’m on something that actually works to get weight off. I cried about this situation, and here I am. It works. I wish my insurance would pay for the Ozempic though. Well anyway, have a great one, guys! I’m praying for each and every one of you. Blessings."

• Raw...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 4, 2016

"On Bydureon since January 2016. The most significant problem from the beginning are the small hard lumps at the injection site. It has improved since I first began. I find the plunger is difficult to press down firmly. Tap gently 20 times then 1/4 turn till 80 to mix. It's recommended to hold in place for 10 seconds. I put my foot on a low step stool to firmly keep a 45-degree angle from hip to knee. For months, no symptoms, only lumps. Now I'm here sharing my story because I'm suspicious it's responsible for these bouts with severe nausea with VERY LOUD STOMACH/GUT NOISES. I'm taking Metformin too. I've lost 53 pounds. Size 14 to 8. A1C pending. Can't confirm nausea, growling stomach, or belching are caused by it. Stopped ALL WHITE FOODS/MOST SUGAR. Need to know if I'm hurting myself to be continued."

• cpr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2013

"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."

• Dow...
• March 18, 2016

"Started Bydureon 2 mg in May 2015. It's been 10 months, and my A1C is 5.7. I've dropped 60 pounds, went from a size 15 to a size 8, feel great. The nausea really gets me some days, and I just can't eat much at all. But it does do its job. I was on metformin for 2 years before Bydureon, and I had constant diarrhea. I'll take the nausea over the #2s."

• Lor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2017

"I have been on Bydureon for 4 months now. I have, so far, with a low carb diet and exercise, lost 44 lbs. I encourage, if you are on this medication, to take advantage of it, even if you are on it for diabetes, still follow a low carb diet and exercise for 30 minutes a day. You won't believe how the weight comes off."

• Cer...
• July 27, 2015

"I was prescribed Metformin 1000 mg twice a day and Glicazide 40 mg four times a day. I took this for four years but constantly had an upset stomach, and my blood sugar readings were always between 10 and 15 mmol/L, and I was gaining weight even though I eat healthy foods. I was then advised to take Actos 30 mg once a day instead of Glicazide. Although this helped initially, my readings were still high, and I was gaining weight. I then saw a diabetic consultant, and he suggested trying Bydureon 2 mg injections once a week. I have been on these for nine weeks now, and my readings are down to 5-6 mmol/L, and I have lost 1st 2 lbs and feel much better. I get occasional nausea. I have to pay for the injections, and they are expensive but well worth the money."

• Lil...
• December 6, 2014

"Took first dose. Had some mild nausea and indigestion. Took second injection and within 24 hours was violently ill with horrible diarrhea and vomiting. This went on for 10 hours. I feel awful still, and it's three days later. Reported it to my doctor and AstraZeneca. Both agreed it was the medicine's and have advised me not to take any more."

• Dal...
• January 30, 2020

"I have been on Bydureon now for 8 weeks, I inject every Saturday evening. Sunday I'm fine, Monday I'm a little unwell, Monday evening a bit more dazed. Tuesday when I wake, I can barely move, my body is so sore it takes all my strength to walk a few paces. I sleep from sheer exhaustion, and this continues Wednesday and Thursday. Friday was my good day, but even that has been taken away. I don't know how much longer I can keep up with this total shutdown of my body. It has made me totally useless, I struggle to stand long enough to make a cup of tea."

• cpr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2013

"Update: Am now on week 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 and 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."

• dee...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 10, 2015

"I love it. I've been on it since July 2014, since then, I've lost 17 lbs, down from 240 to 223. Yes, I'm loving it. Only downside is the thick needle, but I deal with it. My A1c levels are perfect... it's working for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 7, 2012

"I'm on my fourth week of Bydureon. Last 5 days, I'm so nauseous. I love the fact that it is once a week. I have had no lumps at the injection site. The needle is a bit fat, but it is really short. Hard to get it to go into 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."

• tom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 7, 2012

"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. It's 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 Abbott to get a free meter and card to save money on the test strips."

• Red...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 5, 2020

"I'm in Australia. I've only had the one Bydureon dose, 5 days ago. I am so sick. I have constant nausea, with painful indigestion. I get confused and dizzy. I can't see properly to drive, and I have to wear incontinence pads. My temperature skyrockets, and I'm getting shortness of breath. I'll never use this again. I just wish I knew how long it will be until it's out of my system."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 25, 2012

"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."