Bydureon and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Phe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I took three doses of Bydureon. Each left lumps under my skin for weeks, but the third one gave me an 8x6 inch rash that would not calm down for weeks and itched like crazy. The first two injections did not have this reaction. I experienced severe nausea and headaches and had to be prescribed an anti-nausea medication. It was so bad I missed two days of work. I never got to the point where my blood sugar could be tested to see if the drug was effective because I stopped taking it. Luckily, my A1C marked me as borderline diabetic, so I managed my blood sugar with diet and exercise instead. All bodies are different, but this medicine was not for me."

• Arm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 1, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am a 70-year-old male and have been taking diabetic medication for 10 years or more. The last two years I have been increasing my injections with little success in lowering my A1C. I started using Bydureon 6 weeks ago. The first two weeks were pretty rough: nausea, tired, headache. Week 6, no ill symptoms. Blood sugar has averaged 95, I have been taking it 3 to 4 times a day. No lumps. Needle and pen are pretty intimidating."

• Fem...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Have completed the eighth (8th) week of Bydureon injections. Med physician prescribed not approved by the insurance carrier, and this was their substitute after 2 weeks on the previous. No nausea at any point (was warned both by the physician and literature this would definitely occur). Prior 2-week med controlled appetite, do not see where Bydureon has this effect. First 4 or 5 weeks seen slight weight loss of less than 2 lb per week, but this has subsided, and actually the last 2 weeks have shown a reversal. Will say have a more positive outlook 4 days after injection, and this subsides. Pharmacist said Bydureon has more of the ingredient I need, however, I believe personally benefit daily rather than weekly injections. Most likely will discuss this next Dr. visit."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Started Bydureon 3 days ago. I was sure I would be sick when I started it, as I was instantly sick on Byetta in the past. I was not nauseated at all on Bydureon. Bydureon was a painless shot, and I have had no side effects so far. I was on Victoza (2 years) and Trulicity (1 year). Victoza gave me major headaches when I first started it and eventually caused me to gain weight in the end. Trulicity made my blood sugar go all over for the first month and gave me some pretty serious random nausea. In the end, it too felt like it was becoming less effective. I am hoping Bydureon is a good medication for me. Will report more later."

• Mos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "This is my third week. I take the medication early Saturday mornings. A couple of hours later, I get sleepy and then start to feel really nauseous. On Sundays, I start to get tired and nauseated around 11 a.m. The rest of the week, I have on-and-off periods of nausea and have vomited a couple of times. I do feel like the periods of nausea are decreasing in duration and intensity. I hope that the side effects keep decreasing because I would really like to stay on the medication. My fasting sugars are anywhere from 110 to 130. This is a major drop for me!"

• Mos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "This is my third week. I take the medication early Saturday mornings. A couple of hours later, I get sleepy and then start to feel really nauseous. On Sundays, I start to get tired and nauseated around 11 a.m. The rest of the week, I have on-and-off periods of nausea and have vomited a couple of times. I do feel like the periods of nausea are decreasing in duration and intensity. I hope that the side effects keep decreasing because I would really like to stay on the medication. My fasting sugars are anywhere from 110 to 130. This is a major drop for me!"

• Mos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "This is my third week. I take the medication early Saturday mornings. A couple of hours later, I get sleepy and then start to feel really nauseous. On Sundays, I start to get tired and nauseated around 11 a.m. The rest of the week, I have on-and-off periods of nausea and have vomited a couple of times. I do feel like the periods of nausea are decreasing in duration and intensity. I hope that the side effects keep decreasing because I would really like to stay on the medication. My fasting sugars are anywhere from 110 to 130. This is a major drop for me!"

• Buy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 3, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on this medication for 5 months. I have lost 20 lbs. I have experienced SERIOUS heartburn to the point of it waking me up from my throat burning. I still crave sweets towards the end of my shot wearing out for the week, but I continued to lose weight despite eating sweets. My doctor reported my sugars were high both times after testing A1C (somewhere in the 6.0 to 6.3 range). I have started wanting to throw up a couple of days after my shot. Weird, this just started. I can no longer get free samples of this, so I will be switching to Farxiga. It is bittersweet having to go off of this medication. I have tried Victoza and Trulicity too. Trulicity equaled heartburn. Victoza had no symptoms but very little weight loss."

• Cas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "This med worked well for the first 6 weeks. I had lost about 20 lbs and liked that part. The next 4 or 5 shots didn't seem like it did anything. The lumps remained, though. After about a month off the drug, the lumps started to go away and the sulfur burps, stomach cramps, constipation, nausea, and intermittent diarrhea took over. I was sick for about 2 months as the lumps slowly dissolved. It took another 3 months before I felt normal again. I think the med didn't dissolve like it should have. Then it all released at once and made me sick. Also, the needle was HUGE and a pain to get ready. I switched to Trulicity lately and am having good results."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been on Bydureon for three weeks now. I take a weekly injection. Each time, so far, I have heartburn the day after injecting. The heartburn lessens a bit through the week. Also have periods of nausea, but these symptoms are very mild compared to Victoza. Victoza made me vomit, and I could not eat anything while I was taking it."

• Big...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I just took my 8th dose of Bydureon. I experience no real pain during injection, even though the needle is quite large. I used a bag of frozen peas to numb the site prior to injection. Then I keep a Band-Aid on the site to keep the medication from leaking out. I was on Toujeo insulin, 52 units, but as of last week, I have been able to stop taking it. I slowly did this. I do suffer from nausea consistently, low energy, and lethargy. I also have no appetite. As of the last two weeks, my blood glucose numbers have been good. I am taking the good with the bad."

• Jha...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 19, 2019

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have taken Bydureon (exenatide) for a year, and it helps glucose levels for my type 2 diabetes, and Bydureon has worked for weight loss too. However, the side effects of exenatide are that I have started to have nausea and diarrhea after taking it, and I will seek out an alternative covered by insurance."

• Pee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 27, 2020

For Type 2 Diabetes "Bydureon caused severe nausea and severe puking, bumps at the injection site, severe itching. Bad heartburn. I think this is poison, no thank you."

• Sic...
• August 11, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Terrible drug. Took shot for 5 months. Heartburn, nausea, vomiting continue. Quit taking 3 weeks ago. Feel terrible."

• Typ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 19, 2018

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been bloated, with constipation, nausea, and eating issues for the 4 weeks I have been on the drug. I am stopping and looking for another alternative. No comment on effectiveness."