User Reviews for Byetta (exenatide)

I have almost complete control of my blood sugers with Byetta.

I always check blood sugar everyday in my house and go to the hospital everymonth.

severe nightime leg cramps during 1 1/2 months of use. This side effect was not included in Byetta published side effects.

While it has decreased my A1C significantly and I lost 20 lbs going from 190 to 170, I am also having sometime serious trouble with low's. Cannot seem to figure this out. It always happens in the early evening, after a good meal.

Taken 10 2x before meals. Lowered bs, have side effects of slight nauseous, a few bouts of rashes in beginning on torso, a few ring worm like spots. After 2 years on Byetta, I am down to normal weight (lost 30 lbs gained on diabetic oral drugs). Has anyone experienced negative drug interactions when starting a new medication while on Byetta? My BP is going up suddenly approximately 1-2 hours after injecting.

Currently using along with my insulin. Has done nothing for me. No wait loss, sugar levels still the same (high).

looking to see if anyone has had any trouble with joint pain with this med - been on for 8 mos - feeling a little worse each month. was off for 1 week due to other issue - noticed pain immediatley after returning to byetta thanks

I have not started my treatment as of yet. but visiting this web site has given me hope and information about this treatment. I value my life and health and are willing to do what I need to do to e able to live a long fullfilling life. Thank you all for your honest comments.

This helped my blood sugar levels almost immediately, but after 6 months of use I had stomach problems and was diagnosed with gastroparesis. My doctor told me to stop the Byetta immediately as one of its functions is to slow gastric emptying. I now take pills and 24 hr insulin which works well but I still have stomach pain and gastroparesis.

After my new dr. took me off Avandia & started me on Byetta, I have found my hunger greatly reduced, losing wt. steadily, and have lost all side effects of my prior medication. I take this along with Janumet. My A1C is down so far from 10.3 to 7.3!!

i have terrible nausea & 3 out of 4 meals i throw up. I have been using for 3 years and it hasnt changed. I stop using because of the throwing up and go back on.

IT IS RATHER EASY TO USE, BUT I DON'T ENJOY STICKING MYSELF IN THE STOMACH EVERY MORNING.

I was on this for six months. Had infecction and pain in stomach. Still recoverign form the intestional effects.

the medication did lower my numbers, but the side effects were to great to deal with.

IT HAS BEEN VERY EASY TO TAKE THIS MEDICATION WITH LITTLE OR NO SIDE EFFECT.

I have been taking this for approx. 1 month, and have yet to see any results in blood sugar levels or weight. When does this start to work in lower blood sugar

Medication worked great for me. Kept my blood sugar under control, and I lost 67 lbs. My only problem was that it made me very sick. Constant diahreah and vomiting.

I have been on Byetta since April 2009. I have lost approximately 35 pounds and gone down 3 clothes sizes. When I went to my eye doctor in December, she said my vision has gotten better!!! I love it, the best I have felt since being diabetic. Blood sugar and A1c are good. No problems at all with Byetta. I love it!!!!

Was not aware (at 1st), of the need to discontinue Glucatrol with this drug. I had many extreme lows, landing in the ER. I did lose 20-30 lbs after a course of intense vomiting after each meal. Then, the endo told me to stop the Glucotrol. Now, after meals my blood sugar is a little higher than I really want it to be, but, at least I'm not ending up passed out on my way to the ER. She said lows are very uncommon with Byetta, if used without te Glucotrol. I have been taking it just 1x/day as I eat my largest meal 1x, in the afternoon. Since the beginning of January, I have not lost one pound. So, I have decided I need to take it 2x/day, even if I'm not eating alot. Hope it starts working soon!Read More Read Less