Byetta and Vomiting: What Users Say

• tei...
• June 28, 2009

For Type 2 Diabetes "I was on Byetta for two years. It was a nightmare with a very bad ending. Perhaps it did control my sugars, as the A1C's were stable during this time, but the first 6 months was miserable with the constant nausea and vomiting. Sometimes in public places. The nausea was acute and non-manageable except to throw up and get it over with. That was slowly conquered and then wore off after my body got used to it. I became aware of the FDA reports that this drug can cause pancreatitis. I had my pancreatic enzymes checked, and my lipase had shot up to 2000 u/ml. The normal is around 200 u/ml. Had my doctor change me to Januvia. Okay now."

• Anonymous
• June 22, 2009

For Type 2 Diabetes "I have been off and on Byetta for about 2 years. I had issues with vomiting and not being able to tolerate the 10 mg. Finally, I found the answer. My doctor said to take the injection, then wait 1 full hour to eat, and not to eat more than a very, very small portion of food. I have not had any upset stomach doing this. I thought it was because of what I ate, like salad dressing or greasy foods, but it was the amount of food that I ate that was making me sick. I haven't been sick this round of using the medicines, using this method, and feeling very full after just a few bites of food. Try limiting your food intake to relieve stomach upset."

• pat...
• June 16, 2008

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started on Byetta about 4 months ago. I have lost 45 lbs and have never felt better. My blood sugar readings have gone from 275 to 135 2 hours after a meal. I take the 5, the doctor tried to put me on 10, but I was vomiting after meals and had to go back to five. This drug has been a godsend for me."

• Don...
• November 18, 2010

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started Byetta in 2005, sugars were between 300-350. My weight was around 320, also. I had horrid nausea. I threw up a lot too. My sugars immediately dropped to normal, though. Now, looking back on it, I think I just ate all the wrong foods. I've been off and on Byetta over the years, depending on which insurance I have had. I just started it back up two days ago after going off last month to try Onglyza. My weight is now 213, by the way."