Exenatide for Diabetes, Type 2 User Reviews (Page 5)

• pea
• January 12, 2013

Bydureon (exenatide) "I have been on Bydureon for almost 6 months. I also take daily Lantus injections. I maybe have lost an inch or two but no significant weight loss. Reading how it helps so many people is great! My A1c stayed about the same..a little over 8. Guess I need to try something else!"

• MiMiTX
• April 10, 2015

Bydureon (exenatide) "Started taking Bydureon 6 weeks ago. The first 4 weeks, blood sugars were lower by 15-25 points, no weight loss but happy with BS results. Week 5, began to be very nauseous on and off, being around food or cooking for family difficult. Could only eat bland, room temp/cold foods like half a bagel, granola bar, cereal, bananas. Everything else made me sick. Week 6, nausea much worse without stopping, could not tolerate smell/sight of food, especially meat. Weekend trip with family was ruined because I could not be in any restaurants. Vomited several times. Finally called my doctor and he took me off of it. Waiting to get it all out of my system. Will look for alternative drug."

• Hobie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 11, 2013

Bydureon (exenatide) "I have taken 7 shots of Bydeueron and my numbers have decreased dramatically and I have lost 21lbs. I changed my diet completely, so that helped with the weight loss, but the medicine helps curb my appetite also. The medicine hurts pretty bad going in. The needle size doesn't bother me as much as the pain from the thick medicine. Lumps at each injection site also. Have had more lows since starting the injections. I take 2000 mgs of Metformin and 4mg of Glimeperide daily, so I'm going to talk to my doctor about cutting back on something. "

• belugah
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 27, 2013

Bydureon (exenatide) "I am on my 4th month on Bydureon. So far I don't see any weight loss but instead I gained a little. It doesn't suppress my appetite yet in fact on my first 3 months, I noticed that I ate more and always hungry. I lost 25 lbs on Victoza but after a year of using it my weight didn't move down anymore. My Dr. changed it to Bydureon, he wants me to bring down my weight. I have to see him if my numbers are better on this one. Needles are thick but I can handle it. I know the technique now and no bumps at all and pulling the needle is bloodless now. Doing this once a week is very convenient. Just a little worried because of my hypothyroidism, hope it won't create another problem...lets wait a little bit more and see. "

• fabala
• April 4, 2012

Bydureon (exenatide) "I tried Bydureon for the first time last night. The instructions are complicated, but since this is not a first-line diabetes medication, users should be somewhat familiar with the drill. You have to mix the medication first - you definitely have to follow the instructions. But the manufacturer actually has a toll-free line to walk you through an injection if you're not sure about it. I didn't use the number, I just followed the directions. The needle is huge in comparison to what I've been using with Byetta and Victoza. I have about a quarter-size lump at the injection site today but it doesn't hurt. So far, no side effects...but it's only been 12 hours! "

• noraf
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2013

Bydureon (exenatide) "Update: Took 1st shot 2/8/13. Have little nausea but raised bump for every injection and intermittent, intense itching. Numbers seem good but I have changed up diet to Paleo plan. I think that has more to do with good numbers as when I do have the occasional piece of bread or potato, blood sugar shoots up way over 200 and can take many hours to normalize. I've lost 20 lbs since diet change. I am very concerned because so much of my hair is falling out since I started Bydureon. I find Drs. don't like to address anything that the manufacturer does not have on their list of side effects. "

• Ms Di...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 23, 2018

Bydureon (exenatide) "I’ve been on bydureon since January 2018, I’ve lost 35 pounds in 4 months! I’m happy this medication has lowered my A1c from 13.6 To 6. I don’t like needles, but to get me health under control I’m with this medication for the long all. So far doing good!"

• Anonymous
• April 5, 2010

Byetta (exenatide) "I've been on Byetta 10 mg for almost 1 month. I have lost 16 pounds already without really trying. The worst thing is the feeling sick after you eat (I feel the worse 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!"

• Dilly...
• May 23, 2016

Bydureon (exenatide) "4 injections so far and experienced the nausea which initially lasted three days and slowly is backing down. I have no problem with the injection. I don't know if this will help others who develop a lump after their injection but I immediately massage the area on my belly then use ice for about 10 minutes. No rash no pain no lump. I don't know if this is the answer to the lumps or I'm one of the lucky ones but it might be worth a try. My appetite is practically nonexistent. I am experiencing the bloat. I seem to be able to not eat more than seven or eight bites of food without bringing it back up. I also have the most embarrassing huge burps you have ever heard. Also take 2000 mg "Metfartin""

• adria...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 8, 2018

Bydureon (exenatide) "Hello everyone, I'm from the U.K. I have been taking Bydureon for about 30 months alongside Metformin and Jardiance. I have lost weight and I'm now down to 92kg (202 lbs for those in the USA), that's about 10kg since I started taking weekly Bydureon. I find it makes me feel full most of the time and I sometimes get constipation but my results are quite good. My HbA1c has dropped and I've managed to keep off insulin for now. I wonder if one of the main ways of how it works is that the weight loss can restore my own insulin production rather than the drug itself. All medication for Diabetics is free here so I'm unaware how much it costs and we are treated with the medication that most suited to us - irrelevant of the price. The doctors have been very good at supporting me over the last 10 years of my Diabetic journey. I've never really thought about the costs. Best wishes to everyone. Adrian."

• Carol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 3, 2012

Bydureon (exenatide) "Expect high numbers for awhile, as I understand the medicine usually takes two to six weeks to fully become active in your body. I have been on it under a week and can see my numbers slowly dropping again I am nearing 200 and usually run 120-165. Did see some high 200's but this may be normal I was told. Just check with your doctor if you are concerned. Once I get used to the weekly injections, and after leveling out I am sure I will like this over daily injections."

• Trade...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2020

Bydureon BCise (exenatide) "On my fourth week of Bydureon BCise, no side effects that I have noticed other than the injection site. All four sites have a hard lump under the skin, and burn and itch (mild irritation, I would say 3 on a scale of 1-10)."

• DB ADEL
• March 4, 2017

Bydureon (exenatide) "I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes 4 years ago, and had several different brands of tablet medication but had side effects in one form or another. Nothing seemed to control my sugar levels. The last 2 years I had been on metformin 500mg tablets morning and night, with 30 mg of diamicron. My sugar spiralled up to between 13 & 21 and a burning when urinating. Saw my GP and was given treatment for infection but was to no avail. Doctor saw my various tablet combinations I have had over the years, and recommended me trying Bydureon 2mg weekly injection and it has absolutely changed my life. Been taking for 4 months now, no burning urinating, my sugar now stable, 5.2 & 7.1, lost 20kg, more energy, no side affects at all. To me it's a WONDER drug"

• mulee...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 25, 2014

Byetta (exenatide) "Was on the 5mcg and increased to 10. Had the usual nausea and lost about ten pounds. A1c leveled out in the high 6's to low 7's. Got ugly last fall/winter and dropped another 35 lbs. BMI is now normal with 65 lbs lost from an initial 235lb start. Have been having a problem with low (50'5 and 60's) sugars within 2 hrs of injection/eating. This started 3 months after the latest weight loss. I was forced to sugar load with glucose and fruits to counteract the Byetta and stopped it last week (just too dangerous. I am going to ask to be put on the time release and then adjust the Glucophage to try to get a stable dial in. Testing like a mad dog my fingers are a mess. If the time release doesn't cut it I will try going back to 5mcg."

• Ellen...
• December 4, 2014

Bydureon (exenatide) "Just had my second injection of Bydureon. First one went fine-just little bits of nausea. The second one was two days ago. Last night I woke up sick as a dog with horrible vomiting and diarrhea. I've been ill for hours and am now missing work. That makes me unhappy. Guessing it's the Bydureon but maybe stomach virus. Will check in with my dr today. Byetta I could not tolerate at all. I'm wondering if this one is the same."

• Johng...
• March 1, 2017

Bydureon (exenatide) "Within 2 weeks saw blood glucose more than half to good levels I've not seen for years (literally) no major side effects - felt sick twice within a day or two of first dose but apart from that all ok. Injecting in fatty tissue of stomach hardly any pain. Very well designed device and needle almost painless. I would recommend this for T2s who have gone to max on oral meds and need that extra help, this really is the magic bullet for me. I can handle weekly injections but not daily that's too much imho."

• jbran
• October 11, 2012

Byetta (exenatide) "I was on Byetta from April 2010 until Aug 2012. My sugars were great, I lost weight, but my nails became thin and weak, my hair became brittle and balding. I am now 57. My doctor ran test, my thyroid is find. My skin is EXTREMELY dry. I read that there were complaints of hair loss - so I quit taking it (my Dr's. suggestion). I only hope my hair will get healthier and COME BACK!"

• patso...
• June 16, 2008

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

• Lauri...
• June 20, 2008

Byetta (exenatide) "I just started Byetta 4 days ago on 5mg and will increase to 10mg in a month. I have been taking 45mg of Actos before starting Byetta. Actos did bring my glucose into the mid to low 100's just as Byetta does, but I have loads more energy on Byetta. I didn't realize that I was dragging because I lost my energy slowly over the years. After 2 days on Byetta I appreciate feeling just normal again. I love Byetta."

• Deene...
• December 13, 2017

Bydureon (exenatide) "I started using Bydureon 5 weeks ago. I have not had any problems using this med. I was very afraid of trying it from some of the comments I read. I take it out of refrigerator 15 minutes before hand and follow the instructions to a tea. I have had one time I bruised but nothing bad. I also had a lump one time but it did not hurt at all. I have lost 14 pounds since I started the medication. I have not changed my eating habits. I find I feel better in the mornings since using Bydureon. I will be going in this week to have my A1C tested. Then I will know more. Hope it continues to work for me."

• evelyn
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 7, 2013

Bydureon (exenatide) "I have been on Bydureon for 3 months now and have found it to be effective at lower my blood sugar and decreasing my appetite. The side effects, however, have caused me to discontinue using it per my doctor's instructions. I have been experiencing systems likened to having a stomach virus, bloated stomach, nausea and diarrhea, about every third to fourth week of the month. The effects are bad enough that I have had to miss work. I haven't experienced any knots at the injection site, but my goodness that's a large needle that has to be used!"

• GA Pe...
• December 3, 2018

Bydureon BCise (exenatide) "I wanted to successfully use this medication to control my elevated blood glucose. Initially, it lowered my blood glucose but, with each weekly injection, a new side effect would present. Finally, after #9, vomiting started along with the other side effects. I asked my MD to please stop the medication. I wanted it to work but I couldn’t tolerate it any longer."

• diabe...
• March 11, 2008

Byetta (exenatide) "i was on byetta from for 6 mths it was good to control the sugar levels but i did not find any other benefit as to what the drug claim about losing weight....i thought the expense was to much for the not so stellar results....."

• Ren
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 9, 2018

Bydureon BCise (exenatide) "I hate this pen. Half of the solution leaks out. It makes me bleed a lot. The mechanism pushes back so it's like having to fight with it to do its job. I'm so tired of it. I can't wait to run out to get something different."

• Makaira
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 4, 2015

Bydureon (exenatide) "Bydurean is working for me, albeit with a few side effects. The injection site lumps are an irritation that goes away after 6-9 weeks, only to be replaced by others. I hate the thick needle, but hate even more when the needle gets stuck and won't inject some weeks, and I need to re-inject. I get nausea when my sugar levels drop quickly, and especially go below 5.6 mmol/l , which happens after exercise. I have found this a good excuse for a beer with team mates, and have to have glocose/sweets available a period 1-2 hours after strenuous exercise (surfing especially). My weight has dropped steadily about 1kg/month without a change of diet, but I am just inclined to eat less. I have reduced insulin levels 50%, and don't use after sport."