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Tanzeum User Reviews & Ratings

Tanzeum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 11 reviews on Drugs.com. 27% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 45% reported a negative experience.

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Type 2 Diabetes
4.6
 11 reviews for Type 2 Diabetes 154 medications

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Reviews for Tanzeum

  • Rob...
  • May 30, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I've been on Tanzeum for almost a year now. In that time, I've had to use my daily insulin shots 3-4 times total. The first time I used it, I had some nausea. But none after the first time. It has brought my daily blood sugar and A1C down from 350-400 and 9.7 to 85-100 and 6.1."

10 / 10
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  • gma...
  • July 26, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I started Tanzeum in Apr 2016. It has brought my numbers down somewhat, but not nearly what it needs to be. I will find out in Aug for sure if it's really working. I usually have an upset stomach and loose stools 1-2 days after I've taken it. When I first started, I felt full pretty quick after I ate, but that's kind of gone away. The jury for me is still out, not sure if this is the medication for me."

4 / 10
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  • Tho...
  • January 20, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I tried Tanzeum for a month before giving up on it. The first week, I experienced nausea and headaches but willed myself to continue on. By week two, I was having joint pain in my hands and feet, but did not attribute the pain to Tanzeum. The joint pain increased each day, my entire body suddenly felt like a 90-year-old. My hips hurt, it was difficult to walk up stairs, etc. Finally connected the dots and stopped the injections. Over the next 2 to 3 weeks, the pain gradually disappeared. Wouldn't try it again."

1 / 10
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  • Gru...
  • May 24, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Dr. gave me a brochure for Tanzeum. It was new with no cost. Only pharmacy in San Antonio that had it was HEB Pharmacy. One location only. The first injection made me sick for a couple of hours. The second injection was the same. Sick for a couple of hours. The third injection was worse. Diarrhea and flu-like symptoms. Talked with the doctor, and he said to take the fourth injection and the medication needed to get into my system. After the fourth and final injection, I was really ill. In bed for three days. Finally called health insurance, and they said to go to the emergency room. Checked out there and was told I was dehydrated and discharged after being given fluids. When I got up to leave, I had a TIA (stroke). The doctor said the stroke was caused by Tanzeum."

1 / 10
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  • Mar...
  • September 28, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Previously on Bydureon, which worked really well! Unfortunately, my insurance stopped covering it. Tried Trulicity...made me sick. Started Tanzeum in April 2016, and my numbers have gotten worse, I've gained 15 lbs, and it's making me feel down. I will be asking my doctor to put me back on Bydureon, and hopefully the insurance will cover."

1 / 10
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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 24, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I only tried this when my insurance refused to allow Victoza anymore after two years of positive results. My BS have been much higher, headaches, blurred vision and inability to concentrate. Driving has become hazardous for me. I am not using another dose."

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  • CCP...
  • January 6, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I took Tanzeum for a year and lost 30 pounds. My sugar is very well controlled. I love this stuff but my insurance now doesn't cover enough. Now I'm on bydureon but I'm afraid I might be allergic to it as the shot site is red and itchy."

10 / 10
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  • fro...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • March 15, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "I actually don't know how long I was on Tanzeum, but it was 6mos-1year. Insurance stopped covering and it wasn't quite doing what it needed to for my blood sugar. I had some stuff going on that I am not positive was related to the Tanzeum (like joint pain) but it is worth mentioning because I see some other people saying they know that their joint pain was a side effect. However, I am happy to report that I didn't have any notable side effects or injection site reaction etc. This needle is so tiny that it does not hurt like Bydureon's big needle."

5 / 10
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  • Lin...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • January 20, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "Was on Bydureon, and my insurance quit covering it. It worked really well. Now I have to use Tanzeum, which does not work nearly as well. May need to up the dosage."

5 / 10
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  • sad...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 8, 2016

For Type 2 Diabetes "I am prediabetic. My doctor started me on Tanzeum, and so far, I have been nothing but sick! Body aches, diarrhea, and vomiting for 6 days and counting!"

2 / 10
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  • Mar...
  • August 18, 2017

For Type 2 Diabetes "Been taking this drug for 9 months w/o side effects. Sugar levels dropping, and having gradual weight loss."

10 / 10
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