User Reviews for Byetta (exenatide)

I have type 2 Diabetes. Also very important: I have 1/3 of a pancreas due to partial pancreactomy to remove mass. 3 years post surgical. My blood sugar better than it has been in years. I have lost 20 lbs in 2 months but I eat sensibly and work out regularly with cardio and circuit training. Only problem that worries me..is that I am having pain in my mid abdomen closer to left side under rib all the time, like a stabbing pain and it just started 2 weeks ago, could be probs with my pancreas but I will need to have my Physician assess. Read More Read Less

Ive been on 10mg twice daily for 3mths now and although its effective with my blood sugar levels and loss ov weight,but the constant sickness and not eating and drinking is getting me down any suggestions on this i take my injections as directed with my food but to no availe.

I am insulin dependent but my Doc has me on it anyway he says it works and it does. At one point I told him I didn't want to take it but just last week I asked to get back on it. I have gained weight since being off of it my blood sugars are in the 2 and 300's I feel better when on Byeta with the insulin. I take 20 units of Insulin 2 x day and 10 of Byetta 2 x a day. I keep reading that if you are insulin dependent DO NOT take Byetta but my Doc says it's ok. This is my big concern is anyone else taking insulin and Byetta? Only side effect I have ever had is a "little" quezy at my stomach but it doesn't last. I have read that some people have died from Byetta which is why I got scared of taking it.Read More Read Less

caused Pancreatitis.

I have been on Byetta since April, starting with 5mcg then May using 10mcg. I go the last part of Aug to have my AC1 checked again. It was 9.9 last time. I have not lost any weight yet still at 220. I have not GAINED any either. I have tested my sugar at home and Byetta HAS brought it down from the upper 200's down between 110 to 160's which is good for me, I can tell I feel better since being on Byetta. I also take Metformin 1000 mg twice a day along with Glipazide 10mg a time a day.No side effects except if I overload my stomach too much, I get sour belches really bad along with build up of gas. After a day oe 2 it goes away. So I am trying to cut back even more on intake of food. I am discouraged that I have not lost any weight. I am not exercising yet but will be soon on a treadmill. I am going to give it some more time at leat till I can get started exercising.Read More Read Less

It has kept my hunger level lower. I do not as much as I used to and I am satisfied. One does not have to refrigerate the medicine if not in high temperatures. I have an insulated pouch to carry with me if I am going to be out in warm weather. My blood sugar levels have been better.

I started Byetta Aug 2008, 10mcg twice a day. Today, 7/20/10, still on the drug, I've lost 99 pounds - 308 to 209, and my last 3 A1C's have been at 6.0, 6.1 and 5.7 over the period of 1 year. This has worked great for me! I've suffered very few side effects, nausea, if any. I have also been exercising 4 to 5 times per week upwards of 45 minutes per day, since starting back in 8/2008.

When I first starting using the Byetta I got sick one time but that was my own fault I waited too long to eat . My A1C has went from a 7.5 to 5.5 in less than 3 months, I have lost 10 lbs so far and love the medication,but you have to stick with it to seee good results and watch your diet,the nly symptom I have seen is incomplete emptying of my bowels but thats nothing compared to waking up with blood sugars in 3oo or more.I recommend this to anyone.

Until recently everything was great but after 5 yrs have started belching up undigested food hrs. after eating, very loose bowels, diarea, occasional vomiting, heartburn,stomach hurts, and tired.

I have lost about 35 pounds on Byetta and my A1C is 6.2 I sometimes get sick in the morning after taking it, but it goes away as soon as I eat somthing. I love this drug, the shot is easy to take and I look fantastic!!

my blood sugar was through the roof byetta got it in control quick

I have been taking byetta for 3 years and have had some of the side effects nausa, vomiting, but overall I can say that the drug works for me. I have loss weight on the byetta and it helps me control my weight. It was good to hear that someone got off it but bad to hear that you had to take something else. I agree there should be more out there for people in our condition to take and not be scare that something is going to happen to you. To much worry puts to make stress on your body.

I am going to be having gastric bypass surgery and my doctor and I decided to use byetta over having to crush the pills I am taking.

This is my first experience with byetta. I had heard so many 'not great' things about it. I have experienced MINOR nausea but it has controlled my blood sugar well. Prior to this my blood sugar was getting a little out of hand. I was also concerned about the metformin because I had reactions to it a while ago (loss of taste-a real bummer!) but things seem to be working OK, Of course it is has only been a week!

hi ive been on byete for two years now an it helped me a lot i lost 30 pounds . ac1 is 5 ive tryed everything out there this the only thing that work for me. istsared to walk ing no problems just have to watch so it doesnot go to low.

I have been taking for approx. 3 months, can see a significant lower blood sugar, have not have A1C yet, no weight loss, yet.

Have been on this for just over a year along with 2000mg Metformin. Had some of the side affects to start,nothing serious.Dr now wants to take me off. Too frequent drops in blood sugars(after meals and during sleep).A1C went from 7.8-6.8,recently back up to 7.0. Have lost 30 lbs. Last visit told need to check colon ,Byetta could affect that.Taking me off Byetta and going on Januvia. Have read up on that and that doesn,t sound any better. What do we do to control better without all of the side affects and health risks?Read More Read Less

Have been on this medication for just over a year this Thanksgiving. Have lost 85 lbs. Also taking Metformin. Digestive side effects happen when consuming fatty foods (i.e. fast foods) or too many carbs. I have reached by goal weight and my A1C at my last visit was 5.3. Would recommend this drug. You just need to modify the types of food you eat. Also, taking the shot in your thighs minimizes the nausea.