User Reviews for Bydureon subcutaneous

This med is helping in my effort to lower my weight. I feel that it is working for me. I have several illness, and lowering my weight will help keep them under control.

Have been on Bydureon since end of April. Had tried Byetta two yrs ago - didn't work, too complicated w/times, etc. Bydureon has worked, have not yet had A1C checked, but overall blood sugars have been really good. Also take Metformin 2x day and am weaning off of Levemir (which is SO easy!). Only major complaint: past two weeks I am so nauseous. Bad feeling in pit of my stomach, like a knot. Don't vomit, but feel that way. Also, my IBS is acting up, had been great. Will take this as long as I can, but am wavering. I also think it's difficult to inject, needle is very thick due to the liquid. Not fun!Read More Read Less

I was diagnosed with T2DM in December 2005 after consistent fasting blood sugars of 136 and was placed on Metformin 500mg once a day, then twice a day ,which has kept my blood sugars controlled to date ; have never required insulin, and A1C's run 6 to 6.2. I've been unable to lose an ounce of weight despite exercise and reduced caloric intake . Started the incretin mimetic Bydureon June 6, 2013 as an adjunct to Metformin. Pros: lost 11 lbs so far ; no nausea; once a week injections convenient , syringe assemblage somewhat cumbersome but duable. Search engines indicate a "pen" is being developed for injection, which is great news. Cons: Black Box Warning : possible risk for medullary thyroid cancer, especially if one has a family history of such and pancreatitis because some of the lab rats developed both during the testing phase of the drug ; I have severe itching and redness that encircles the injection site 1.5 inches , which appears about 3 days after injection. My stomach looks like it was hit with paintballs because the healed injection sites have turned light brown . Bydureon is very expensive out of pocket, most insurances do not cover it and if they do, it's Tier 4 or "Specialty Drug" with a hefty co-pay. Heard Victoza works as well, is less expensive, but downside is it requires daily injections instead of once weekly . I read that thyroid scans and calcitonin levels should be monitored while on Bydureon. Not sure if that is correct, but am sure going to ask my doctor about it. I'm eager to see the effect Bydureon has had on my next A1C in Sept 2013. Read More Read Less

Love the fact that you only take it once a week.

IMHO Bydureon can not be injected effectively. Many times when the packaged injector is inserted into the vail the Bydureon powder in lost from the vail leading to incorrect dosages. The product requires VERY COMPLEX assemblage and the needle used is large an painful. BEWARE

I have been on this medication since near the end of March 2013. My first Dr appt is the end of June, we'll see what my A1C is then. About 8wks into the medication, I started w/nausea approx 24hrs after injection that lasts 24-72 hrs. I too have the lumps, some itch worse than others. I also get bruising and inflammation around the injection site.

head aces, gut acts muscles aces over all sick from day of taking it

I have been on Bydureon for about 7 months now. My weight hasn't really dropped, but my A1C is now down to 6.5 from 10.8. I too have the bumps under my skin from the injections, but they go away after time. I have never experienced any itching or nausea, and the only side-effect I have had was feeling dizzy when I first started this medication. I take Tradjenta in conjunction with this medication, as the Metformin didn't agree with me. I think this drug is very effective, at least in my case.

I have been on bydureon since September/12. I have lost 27lbs but nothing since and I seem to be holding with that so far. My A1C went from 9 to 7 which was great also and my appetite has gone way down. Metformin made me feel like I was starving all the time. The only thing that bugs me are these hard lumps on my stomach from the injection sites. The Doc told me not to worry about them and I don't but I would like some kind of explaination as to what they are at least. They are as hard as a rock and vary is size. Read More Read Less

I have been taking this medication for about six months . I read everything I could before getting started so I was educated on the expectations and side effects. The problem that I have is that it seems that alot of the medication is left in the vial, even after mixing well. Worried that I may not be getting the full dose and effect. Otherwise love the once a week dosing. Life got a little easier.

My doctor prescribed this without checking my family history. My father died of thyroid cancer. Was anyone else prescribed this med and have thyroid cancer in their family? The medication did not help at all and made me sick all the time. But the worst of it is that now I need to have an ultra sound every year.

I have been taking Bydureon since the first of December. At first lots of diarrhea but no other stomach issues. I think that was more from the increase in Metformin the doc ordered. The symptom that is bothering me now is that my hair is falling out like crazy. My bs went from 7,5 to 6. I am very happy about this. Have not lost any measurable weight however. I am turning into a lumpy, fat, bald woman with great numbers.

helped me lose 26 lbs in 62 days no side effects i dose a week by injection

I have completed 7 weeks and blood sugar has dropped significantly. BS has dropped from 280 average morning test to 170 average. I take it with Metformin. The only side effects I've noticed is itching at/near the injection sites and lumps/bumps that measure from half an inch to about 2 inches. Like another reviewer, I had no itching the first 3 weeks and then it began and included all the injection sites. This is the first injection medication I have ever used due to my major fear (irrational but very real) of needles. The ease of use has surprised me and I think it's because dosage is once a week and uses a short needle. In a nutshell, it's very easy to use, I am experiencing great results but the bumps near the injection sites concern me. I'll report back after seeing my doctor in a few days.Read More Read Less

I have been a type 2 diabetic for about 17 years now. I was taking 15mg Actos, 100mg Januvia, 1500mg Metformin...but the issue was I could not tolerate the GI issues of Metformin. My doctor recommended this Bydureon, took me off the Metformin and Actos and continued me on Januvia. I am in week 5, seeing great results. FIrst week I had a little cramping/diarrhea but none since. Definitely cut my appetite...no adverse issues. Fasting BS in the 110-115 range, down from 145-165. My last A1C was 7.2, looking forward to the next one that will be hopefully improved. I always clean my injection site with alcohol swab before injection, no issues.Read More Read Less

love the weight loss I have experienced. Don't know if I can continue because of the severe nausea. This is probably contributing to my weight loss. I have no evidence but feel like my night sweats and hot flashes are subsiding some also. My a1c levels are down from 7.9 to 6.7. I'm very pleased with appetite suppression.

I have now been on Bydureon for about 9 months and no longer have itching at the injection site but still have a welt that lasts for a couple of weeks due to the fact that this medicine is a slow-releasing medication. Due to the fact that I was extremely nauseated all of the time with weekly injections, my doctor decided to try injections every 10 days. It has been a great compromise! I still have periodic bouts of nausea but nothing like before. My fasting BS is around 125-130 instead of my pre-Bydureon days of 190. My Hemoglobin A1c dropped from 8.6 to 6.7. I have had no weight gain because this medicine tends to suppress my appetite. I also take extended release Metformin and Glymeperide every am and pm.Read More Read Less

Week three - my legs are swelling and are achy. Was nauseous and dizzy at first but that has gotten better. Calling the doctor about my legs. Something just doesn't seem right.

I am taking my 3rd injection tomorrow. Have been checking my sugar every morning and evening and have not seen a significant drop in numbers yet. Hope it kicks in soon. Dr. says it takes 3 or 4 weeks to see a difference. Along with this I also take 4 metformin tablets each day. Have dropped 10 lbs thought so that is a plus

I came off of Januvia to start this and after reading others reviews I am not having any problems with itching or nodules at the injection site, my blood sugar readings have come down a bit, but I just took my 5th injection yesterday, my problem is severe headaches during the first 24 hours after injection, some nausea, not enough to stop the medication over, loss of appetite (that I can live with), but with the cost of the drug, I am not sure I will continue to take this. I already suffer with migraines and the headaches seem to be increasing each week in severity, this weekend being the worst, I just do not have the luxury of giving up every weekend, all weekend to recover from a severe, and I do mean severe headache. I have seen no loss in weight, I take Metformin and Glipizide in addition to this, was hoping to come off the Glipizide, but I am thinking I may have to test next weekend and go without the medication to see if I will have a headache or not. We will see.Read More Read Less