Byetta and Sick: What Users Say
Reviews for Byetta
- Anonymous
- April 5, 2010
For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been on Byetta 10 mg for almost 1 month. I have lost 16 pounds already without really trying. The worst thing is feeling sick after you eat (I feel the worst about 1 1/2 hours after taking the shot). Some days are better. No constipation like some people reported, more loose stools than anything. I plan to stay on this medicine for a long time!"
- 8an...
- November 5, 2009
For Type 2 Diabetes "I love it - Byetta has helped me lose weight, and after I went to 10 mg, I really have to be careful about how much I eat. If I eat a small portion, I am fine, if I eat a large amount of food, I get sick. My advice for people who are getting sick: try eating smaller portions or eat right after taking your shot. I lost 6 lbs in one month without even trying (just eating less food). I am finding it hard to drink water, but I am working on drinking water like I used to before using Byetta."
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- onc...
- July 18, 2008
For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been taking Byetta for 2 years, and it is a great drug. 10 mg is too much, I get sick after I take it. I hope my doctor will allow me to go back and stay on the 5 mg. It is a great appetite suppressant. I've lost 25 lbs and kept it off for 2 years."
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For Type 2 Diabetes "I started using Byetta in May '07, my A1C was 9.1, now it's 5.2. My blood sugar levels are excellent and, as an added bonus, when I started, I weighed 340 lbs and currently weigh 239 lbs. I have watched my diet. It makes you feel full and controls blood sugars. It is awesome, I would highly recommend it to anyone. 5 mg is what I use. 10 mg is too much, it makes me sick. Good luck to you all."