User Reviews for Byetta (exenatide)

I have been on Byetta for over 3 months. I have found it be very effective in conjunction with my metformin. I have experienced minimual weight loss as a side effect. The nausea seems to effect me worse in the evenings than in the mornings, but usually only is moderate or mild. I believe it is definitely a step in the right direction for me and look forward to the oral alternative that my doctor reported to be coming out later. Good luck to all!

I've only been on Byetta for 4 days and I already love.My nausea was very limited and the weakness minamial.I'm just waiting now for the weight loss!Thjese reviews did help me.So will let you know later about my progress.Was started on this drug because Metformin caused so many GI problems,the diarrhea and bloating taking twice daily now only once a day.

On byetta a little less than a month.I get pretty nausiated after each injection. Before Byetta my numbers were high (as high as 500). Now at times they drop into the 40's and still at times the numbers are up as high as 200.Has anyone found any help for the sick feeling?? How long does it last??

I had an allergic reaction to this medication. I broke out in a skin rash. I took the medication for two seperate treatments and the skin rash only got worse with each treatment. I did lose 5 lbs on the med.

I've only used Byetta 5mg for one week. Nausea is managable. It is a relief to not feel hungry. But I'm experiencing significant weakness, exhaustion and mental confusion that lasts 5-6 hours. Anyone else deal with this? Blood sugars are great. I want to stay on this medicine and am upset that my exhaustion and confusion may make using this drug impossible.

it has helped with urine control

I like this treatment option. I have type 1 diabetes, and this helps me with my numbers better than Insulin does, it oes not have the side effects of low blood sugar as often. The only thing that sucks about it, is that from a guys standpoint, you get very hormonal, and have weird cravings for things. Also, you can get pretty bad morning sickness, its like being pregnant!! But overall, this medicine is a great medicine, just with some weird side effects.

unlike others i do not has DM i have insulin Ressence and PCOS (poly cystic ovaries)Because I have insulin ress i create a higher insulin level as wher diabetic has a high glucose level. It is off lable for my condition but drs gave it a try and it is workig great. I am a nuse as well so I see a lot of great feed back

I experience diarrthea and itching on my body. Wht can be done for this?

I've been diabetic for 15 years and A1C was over 9. I been taking Byetta for a little over two years. I can't say enough good things about it. At first I had all the normal symptoms but they went away and I lost about 46 lbs and have kept it off for well over a year now. A1Cs have been great - between 5 and 6. Don't plan to ever give it up!

I have been on this medication for six weeks, and my blood sugar levels have certainly dropped. They are now usually in a normal range. However, after the evening injection I usually really suffer with stomach upset for 5 to 6 hours.

Have been on byetta for 1 week. Feel great, felt awful before. Have already started losing weight. Dr. wanted to try to get bllod sugars under control before trying insulin. Miracle Drug Definately...

I was taking 5mg and felt great. Got lazy and stopped. I am bak and on 10mg and feel great. This drug ia a miracle for me.

This drug worked very well however I had to go off of it after 1 month. I started to get hives at the injection sites and take benadryll. My doctor stated that there was going to be an oral alternative and still waiting. I had good numbers and lost weight. Excellent drug despite the itch.

I experienced nausea at first with the 5 mcg dose and then it subsided. When I went to the 10mcg dose I got very nauseous and constipated. I was not hungry, which was good, but i finally cut back to one dose before dinner and then stopped using it all together. Felt so bad after eating even a light meal. I am going to try going back to 5 mcg twice a day as I seemed to tolerated that pretty well. I definately liked the fact that it cut down on my appetite dramatically.

nausea everytime i take it and it last the whole day

I have been on Byetta for 6 weeks, lost 14lbs, had nausea in the beginning. I am not Type II but headed there and my doctor let me use Byetta to control my appetite and blood sugars, preventative medicine!!!!

I was diagnosed with type II diabetes in 2005. My blood sugars went as high as 600 and we could not get control with oral meds. I was placed on Lantus injections which helped me control my blood sugars for a couple of years and my A1C went from 10 to 4. Then my blood sugars started rising again and my A1C went back up to 8 and I've been on Byetta along with my Lantus for the past month. I go for my follow up visit at the end of week and am anxious to see if there has been any weight loss. My blood sugars have drastically reduced. My fasting is never over 120 and my post meal is never over 180. I'm loving the control I feel. I experienced very mild nausea and still sometimes get dizziness or what feels like an inner ear issue but other than that I have tolerated the drug very well and am very pleased with the outcome thus far.Read More Read Less