Bydureon for Type 2 Diabetes User Reviews (Page 5)

• Nik...
• April 14, 2017

"Been on Bydureon Pen for 7 weeks now. A1C dropped from 7.8 to 6.3, and I lost 7 lbs. I've had no side effects so far, and my appetite is cut in half. I eat pretty good meals, I don't get to exercise like I would like to because I have knee problems. I am definitely satisfied with Bydureon, after being on Actos and metformin for years. I hope it continues to work this well for me."

• Nyx...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 27, 2017

"I was prescribed this to take in addition to my Metformin to help get my high insulin levels under control and to assist with weight loss (in conjunction with intermittent fasting and a Mediterranean low-carb diet). Since September 2016, I have lost 35 lbs with no additional exercise. I take the Bydureon on a Sunday night, and then, due to the decreased appetite, I fast on Mondays until dinner and then skip breakfast all other days and just eat 2 meals a day, which consist of a low-carb Mediterranean diet. The Bydureon has a slight burning sensation during injection, but after that, no symptoms at all. I use an ice pack on the injection site for 15 mins post-injection to prevent knots/lumps, and this has worked well for me. Blood tests show improvements."

• Lha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 28, 2015

"Started three weeks ago and great results. Pre-blood levels 24 up to 29 mmol, now after only three weeks, range from 7 to 15. Only side effect is slight nausea 12 hours after injecting, but nothing you cannot put up with."

• Lor...
• February 23, 2017

"I have been on Bydureon because I don't produce enough insulin. I took my fifth injection just on Monday, and with diet and exercise, I have so far lost 17 lbs. I am very happy I have this to aid in my weight loss. Oh, and so far no side effects."

• Lor...
• October 11, 2017

"I have been on Bydureon since January 27, 2017. I am updating my fellow users. I was 235 lbs when I started, and with exercise and a low-carb diet, I am happy to say I am now 152 lbs. I have 12 lbs left to reach my goal of 140 lbs. I encourage anyone taking this for diabetes to take advantage of diet and exercise. It really works, you just have to make a little effort along with the meds."

• Ben...
• April 27, 2018

"I'm 21 years old and have had type 2 diabetes since the start of 2018... Which is not a nice pill to swallow. I knew I was a little overweight and was working on it - apparently my family's severe history of type 2 made it almost inescapable. Since my diagnosis, I have been on Bydureon... And I couldn't be happier. Yeah, it hurts a little to stab yourself once a week, and the itching and lumps under the skin are uncomfortable, but at least I'm not on thousands more medications! I see a lot of comments about people not liking it because of these small and dealable side effects. Bydureon keeps me alive, keeps me healthy, and it is virtually stress-free."

• Nak...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2016

"I've been taking Bydureon for about 4 months. I absolutely love this medicine. After taking Metformin for 2 years, I requested the switch. So many side effects for me with Metformin. The only side effect I notice with Bydureon is nausea. In the beginning, it was more pronounced, but now I just notice it from time to time, and it subsides rather quickly. My blood sugars are so much more in control. I have also lost 15 pounds and am looking forward to losing more! So glad I switched to this medicine!!"

• Kel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 21, 2018

"I’ve been taking this about 3 months. I’ve had some mild side effects, but nothing unmanageable - a bit of itching (I chose to do inner thigh), mild constipation, mild diarrhea. My A1C was 10 - I started checking blood sugar twice daily, and it’s dropped from a high of 230 to an average of 111. I’ll get another A1C next month and hoping it confirms significant improvement. Also on Metformin and Farxiga - have had type 2 about 10 yrs - I let my diet get out of control and my A1C skyrocket. Now on this medication and cut out most bad carbs - it’s made a huge difference, and I feel so much better. I’ve lost about 12 lbs without trying. In terms of cost, got a manufacturer's coupon so it is free — good luck - I’m sticking with it."

• sic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 18, 2019

"I started taking Bydureon in August. By the end of September, I was vomiting severely. I thought I had the flu. I always injected myself on Saturday, and within a half hour of injecting myself, I was vomiting. Two months later, and I'm still sick. I tried eating mashed potatoes today and threw them up. I see a gastroenterologist on Friday, but this medication made me so ill I can't do anything."

• Bil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2016

"I have been on Bydureon, one shot a week, for 12 weeks. All seemed to be going well until the past two weeks when I have experienced sulfa burps (rotten egg smell, gas, and diarrhea). I never know when it will hit. It usually lasts two or three days (and nights, so I'm lacking sleep), then I have a few good days before it starts all over again. I have lost some weight, and my blood sugars are down, sometimes too low. But, I am wondering if these bouts of burps, gas, and diarrhea are worth it."

• Lum...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2017

"I used Bydureon seven weeks before I stopped because of the lumps at each injection site. My doctor said they would go away. It's been three weeks since I stopped, and I still have all seven lumps. This is ridiculous. No shot should leave lumps like that."

• Eda...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 8, 2019

"Bydureon Pen is about 3 times bigger than the Novolog I was used to. But half of it is for mixing medicine. My sugar dropped from low 300s to mid 200s the very first week. No side effects except feeling full the first few days, but that wore off. My main problem is with the plunger jamming every few pens. I take the pen out of the fridge about 20 min before injection and smack the mixture about 100 times for it to be uniform... and yes, it still jams. I once had to miss about 60-75% of my dose because one pen actually took all of my strength to extract the dose, which shot out outside of my body, and at a hundred bucks, I can't afford to waste."

• Nan...
• May 18, 2017

"I've been taking Bydureon for about 4 months. I don't follow any diets. I take the shot once a week, and for 3 days I can't stand food. I've lost 45 lbs so far, and although it's awesome that the pounds are coming off, the side effects I don't care for. I'm not a fan of needles, and I have awful pains in my stomach. Aside from that, my blood sugar readings are average in the 85 to 110 range. My A1C is 7.0 from 8.5."

• nor...
• February 19, 2013

"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 work out 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)."

• Den...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2017

"So far, I am very pleased with my results from taking Bydureon for some 4 months. I have lost 8 kgs, and my HbA1c has gone from 8.9 to 7. I have lumps, but they do gradually go after a period of time, I have had some bruising also. My main concern is the nausea, which I still experience spasmodically, and absolute lack of appetite. Certain foods I only have to look at, and it is a real turn-off. But I will put up with all the above, as I have finally lost some weight by eating minute amounts 6 times a day, and my blood sugars are the lowest they have been for approximately 3 years, and it is so rewarding to hear friends say, 'You have lost weight, you look great.'"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2012

"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."

• Her...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2017

"I have been on Bydureon for 3 injections. I was put on it to aid with weight loss because my body doesn't produce enough insulin. I'm so happy no side effects so far, I lost 8 lbs in 2 weeks and 4 days. I'm also exercising with the injections and eating right. I'm happy I have something to help the weight loss."

• Bil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2016

"This is my second post. I took the once weekly shot for 12 weeks. At week 9, I started having diarrhea. The 'get to the bathroom fast' kind. Also had sulfur burps. I did not take the 13th shot when it was due 4 days ago, per Dr.'s order, to see if diarrhea would stop. It hasn't. How long does this stay in your system? I wish I had never started this medication."

• Wor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2018

"My husband took his 7th injection of Bydureon in early June 2018. Within 24 hours, he became very ill. Extreme nausea and vomiting, dizziness, excessive heartburn, and burping. He also passed out without warning. It is now mid-September, and every 2-3 weeks, all those side effects are still there, just like flipping on a light switch. He will feel fine, and then all of a sudden, without warning, he can't function. The sickness is beyond extreme. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON HOW LONG THESE SIDE EFFECTS CAN LAST?"

• eGG...
• September 6, 2016

"I have been injecting once a week for two months. I have suffered disgusting belching, lack of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting. I am fortunate to be working, but I am off sick again because I cannot venture outside of the house because of liquid pouring out of both ends!! When I vomited this morning, a lump of gunk surfaced, which I think was the coagulated Bydureon. I am not willing to take this awful drug again. The side effects do not outweigh benefits."

• Jef...
• April 3, 2013

"I'm 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 the needle for a once-a-week injection, but I'm 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 the same reaction with Victoza. I reckon the Byetta injection twice a day has been my best experience."

• Ksu...
• May 8, 2015

"I've had 3 injections of Bydureon now, and after reading all the reviews, I feared I would have some of the side effects that have been described, such as nausea and vomiting, which I would not be able to tolerate. I am thrilled to say I've had NO side effects at this point, and my blood sugars have steadily been dropping. Not drastically fast, which may be the reason I've had no nausea, but the drop is noticeable. I'm very happy about that. I surely had hoped for help with weight loss like so many reviewers have said they have, but that hasn't happened yet. I have not noticed a diminished appetite, really. I try to walk 2 miles a day, which is no problem with the drug. I'm happy with Bydureon-just wish for help with weight!"

• Byd...
• October 19, 2017

"I've been on Bydureon for 3 and 1/2 years. To date, I have lost 103 lbs. At times, I do get light-headed, but other than that, no side effects. When I first started it, I was sick as a dog due to my body adjusting to the medicine/lower blood sugar levels. The nausea sucks sometimes when you're eating a delicious meal and can't take another bite without puking it all up. This medicine will definitely tell you when you've had enough to eat. I love it. I feel like I'm in the best shape of my life. 34 and 143 lbs. My doctor took me off the obese list 6 months ago. Stick with it and you'll see the results."

• mr ...
• December 6, 2012

"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 okay. Really have to wait for about 3-4 more weeks for true results, but have fingers crossed. I am a 52-year-old male taking 2 other oral meds and hope to be able to cut back."

• SCH...
• June 11, 2016

"Easy to use, and once a week is great. Not many problems with it giving me too low blood sugar. The injector is easy to use and really not painful. I haven't been on it long, but I do think I eat less (mild beneficial anorexia) and actually get a full feeling when eating (I don't know about everyone else, but I never feel full until I've eaten so much that I hurt). I'm looking forward to good A1c results (my latest was 7.1) and maybe some weight loss too."