User Reviews for Byetta (exenatide)

helped curb appatide and speer up metablizome lost weight and lowered blood sugars 100pts

It worked ok in the beginning, but now it doesn't seem to help.

I have been taking Byetta (5 mg) 2 x a day for one month. At first I felt a little sick at my stomach but eventually that stopped. I also am taking Metformin. Before I started taking Byetta, I had terrible problems with diarrhea. Now that I am taking both Metformin and Byetta, I do not have those problems. I have lost 8 pounds in one month, I have reduced the amount of Metformin that I am taking and my blood sugars are great. I am very happy with this medication. However, if I overeat I suffer greatly with indigestion to the point of throwing up....that only happened two times....in the very beginning. No problems at all with this medication.Read More Read Less

On a 10mg dose twice daily, I had all the bad side effects and more. Vomiting, painful stomach, dizzyness, double vision, discoloration of urine. After the 1st month I had to get off it. On the good side: it did regulate my bloodsugar levels, and I lost weight.

I started on Byetta on July 3, 2009 and since then I have lost 55 pounds. My blood sugars were in control but I was taking Metformin, Glipizide and Actos. Now I just use Byetta and Metformin (reduced amount). The nausea was the most difficult part but I've found that if I eat right after I inject myself I don't get the queasy feeling. (Also, try Ginger Snaps!) On the Byetta, I don't feel as hungry and I'm able to control what I eat. This is a wonder drug!

Have been on this medication for about 2 weeks but not sure it's doing what it's supposed to be doing. I take 5mcg twice a day along with 2000mg of Metformin. Have experienced mild nausea with the evening dose along with some constipation and bloating. I'm also not hungry and have to remind myself to eat. Will continue to take for a month then see my Endocrinologist for checkup in December.

Thanks for all the reviews, I have read every one of them! I'm 29 & starting the drug tomorrow. Thanks again for all the tips!

I have been using Byetta 18mos along with Metformin. I eat right and have lost 70 lbs. I have 25 lbs more to lose. I feel great and would also like to try the once a week version. My endocrinologist is fantastic

I have been on Byetta for 3 years and it has totally stabelized my sugar. My daily readings are about 100 and my last 5 H-A1C hav been 6.3 or less. I understand that a once a week injectable form of this is being tested. I would be willing to particapate if I could find out where to go in the Cleveland, Ohio area.

I take lantus with the byetta--have not lost any weight.Is anyone taking lantus with byetta..

I have stopped using Byetta. Did not help my blood sugars and I have had no weight gain. I continue to use 75U of insulin. My blood sugar averages 134.

I have lost 7 pounds over the last 4 months on Byetta. It has lowered by blood sugar - my only complaint is that I often get nauseous after the p.m. meal, lasting until I take in a little sugar. Don't understand this happening right after eating a meal. Any ideas?

Brought A1C down from 7.6 to 6 Lost 20lbs in one year. Blood Sugars run from 90-130

I have been on Byetta for 4 yrs. It controls my blood sugars: A1c is from 6.4 - 6.7 consistently. Have lost 105 lb. This is a wonder drug.

my sugar levels has went up almost double since I started this drug 3 months ago.

Byetta has assisted with my other two meds for treatment of Hyperglycemic problems. I helps to curb my hunger and it helps to eat less.

Gained 40lbs in 2yrs on oral meds. Given Byetta to aid in weight reduction. Pain in my stomach has subsided and I do not feel nearly as tired. I am on the 5mcg dose twice daily. Overall happy with product,light headed, dizzy spells for first couple of weeks. Wish I would lose some weight. Losing insurance may not be able to afford medication any longer.

I have been on 10mg Byetta for tow weeks after 1 month of the 5mg dose. I have experinced a significant weight loss of 20 pounds over the 37 days on this drug. I have lost my taste of foods witht he exception of vegetables. I spoke to a representaive of Beyatta, and they indicated they have had reports of this happening. They indicated I should contact my doctor. I also get nausated if I have any fried foods. I am not sure I will stay on this drug.