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Generic Name: Bydureon (exenatide)

Bydureon Reviews

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I am enjoying the results of Bydureon - 5th shot is tomorrow. I've lost 19 lbs and sometimes have to make myself eat something. Bydureon is helping me eat very healthy, and I've lost my cravings for sweets and carbs. My sugars have dropped from 220-300 range to 90-110 range. I have energy to spare. I also take 500 mg of Metformin twice a day. No issues with lumps, but the medicine does burn at times when injected."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Had taken my 4th injection of Bydureon. No problems at the injection site, but after my 3rd injection, I began to feel sick all the time. No appetite at all, not even coffee. Had persistent bloating, heartburn, and a bad taste in my mouth. Stopped craving sweets and carbs. A1c went from 8.5 to 6.3 in 4 weeks. Blood sugars down from 166-180 to 120-125. Love the way this medication works, but can hardly tolerate the discomfort in my belly and nausea. Not sure if I can continue or not."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been on Bydureon since 11/12. My A1c has gone from 9.5 to 6.0, and I am off of all insulin. When I first started the med, I was 5'2" and 187 pounds. I am now just over 10 months later 138 lbs. This has worked miracles for me as none of the oral medications helped me at all. I have not had any side effects. The shot is a bit painful, but I've found if you let it warm up about 15 minutes, it's a little easier. I do have hard knots at the injection site which last a few weeks, so I rotate where I give the injection. If you are just starting out on Bydureon and want to give up, try to hang on a little while longer. It did not work for me right away and did take about 8-10 weeks before I started noticing the benefits."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I've been on Bydureon for 18 months, and used Byetta for 8 months before that. I switched from the Byetta because I couldn't handle the digestive upset any more, but the results were amazing. My A1c has come down to the 5.7-5.9 level consistently. Fasting BG is in the 80s normally. I haven't had any of the stomach upset with Bydureon. The shots are a pain, and I don't think I like the pen very much since I can't control the shot as well. I tend to have leakage with the pen and sometimes hit a sensitive spot and it hurts. But since I started taking this class of drug, my health is so much better! I've lost 95 lbs. and the health problems from diabetes have disappeared. This could be a lifesaver for me!"

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I've been on Bydureon for 9 months now. My A1c's came down from 12 to 6.5. My sugar is always around 90-100 and never drops. I feel fantastic. I've dropped 60 lbs and eat when I want and never finish a meal. I ride my bike 20 miles with no issues."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I'm in my fifth week taking injections. I've been on 2000mg metformin daily for 4 years but my A1C has been creeping up over the last year (7.3) and my fasting blood sugars (morning) had averaged around 160 and almost never registering below 150 and too often above 170. Over the last 4 weeks, my fasting sugars have steadily dropped. Last week they averaged 116 and this week they are averaging 107. I've experienced sporadic mild nausea and a reduced appetite (not as hungry as often and I fill up much faster). I'm not a fan of the injections but they're tolerable. I've not followed my weight (definitely not gaining) and we won't check my A1C for a couple more weeks."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have taken Bydureon for about 3 months. My blood sugar has gone from over 200 to 125-180, which is a nice improvement. I do not yet know what has happened to my A1c. I inject the Bydureon into my thigh. I alternate sides each week so each thigh has two weeks to recover. I have had no side effects. I have been trying to lose weight in 2014. So far, I am down 14 pounds from 179 to 165 pounds."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Bydureon helped me get my A1c numbers down. If I would just follow the rules and eat right, it could do wonders. Also, for those getting the nodules at the injection site, put an ice pack on the site for about 15 minutes and you will probably not get a knot. Works wonders for me."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I've been taking Bydureon for 1 month. So far, although I am skeptical by nature, it seems like a miracle. I had been eating Paleo for about 3 months, but was only losing 1 lb per week and still seeing fasting numbers around 150. My doctor put me on Bydureon and I lost 10 lbs just in the first two weeks, and that included a few freakout days when I was eating Olive Garden, Taco Bell, and Braums ice cream multiple times per day. In one month, I've lost a total of 21 lbs, dropping from 263 lbs to 242 lbs, with no other lifestyle changes. I have not been back yet to check my A1C as doc wants to wait a full three months, but posting numbers of 90 - 100 upon waking and 110 - 120 after meals, it stands to reason this would also have improved greatly."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "This med is awesome! My A1C and all my other blood work now looks perfect. I have lost 43 pounds in 9 months. The med takes away all of your desire to drink sodas and eat sugary snacks. I found that I got lumps from the shot when I did it in my leg or arm, but not when I do it in my stomach. This is the healthiest I have felt in 5 years. Wish I had been put on this med sooner!"

For Diabetes, Type 2 "About 1 Bydureon pen in 5 has a malfunction where the plunger fails to fully depress. Then, when released, fluid squirts out, wasting some of the medicine. I called and reported the problem and was kept on the phone nearly an hour, answering what seemed like the same questions over and over, but in a slightly rephrased way."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I'm on week 4, and so far, so good. The first injection was done with my nurse and went smoothly. About 3 days later, I started to experience extreme nausea anytime I ate something, so I didn't eat much the first week. My blood sugar dropped from 300 to about 180. The second shot didn't go in as easily and kind of burned, but I wasn't as nauseous that next week. I had an idea that I probably did something wrong during that injection, and my blood sugars doubled that second week. The third shot I was really careful to pinch my fat and make sure it wasn't muscle, and that time went smoothly and didn't burn at all. In week 3, my blood sugar dropped to 105-140. I messed up week 4 again, and the shot burned, and this time I got a bump. I think it was too close to the last injection site."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Been on Bydureon for nearly 4 months. Blood sugars dropped from 10 to 6, lost 50 lbs on the drug. It was a rough start at first getting used to the side effects, but I am happy to say the drug is working wonders for me."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Have been on Bydureon for 3 months. It is also the first medicine I've been given for type 2 diabetes. I was gaining weight, my blood sugar was out of sight, and my A1C was sky-high. Since I started using Bydureon, my A1C went from 10 to 7 in 2 weeks. In 3 months it has gone to 5.6. I am never hungry. I was a sweet eater, but now I can hardly stand sweets. I have lost 15 pounds in 2 1/2 months."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I am on my 2nd week of using this medication. I am taking it for insulin resistance and noticed a difference very quickly as far as appetite and hunger. The first day after my first shot, I did not eat as much at each meal and did not feel as ravenously hungry between meals. It's been a week and a half and I've already dropped 6 lbs. The needle is a little big, but the weight loss is worth it. I do have itching around the injection site - about the size of a quarter and feels like a mosquito bite. Hoping this diminishes, but it's the only really bothersome thing I've noticed so far. No nausea (which was terrible with Victoza) and nothing else of note. Hoping this (and the weight loss) continues."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I was on Byetta for about 6 years, and it worked wonders for me. I lost 70 lbs. in the first few months, but 35 of them have crept back on. I've been on Bydureon for about 18 months. I've had no side effects other than the little lumps. My wife is an RN and suggested using thinner needles. I told her they wouldn't work, but she tried anyway. She was unable to push the Bydureon in, so back to the thick needle. I have not enjoyed the weight loss effect with Bydureon. My Dr. has just given me a prescription for the new pen, however, Walgreens does not yet have it available. I have found no information that says it is actually being sold yet. The pen comes with a needle, same thickness but a fraction shorter."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been on Bydureon since Jan 2013. I have been able to stop taking all of my other oral medicines. My blood sugar is great. My doc told me to take the medicine out of the refrigerator 15 minutes before mixing. Has helped with the bumps. Once per week is GREAT."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Last night I took my third injection of 2 mg Bydureon. I take it once a week on Sunday evenings. I have had no side effects. My stomach does not hurt, I have had no headaches, and I’m feeling better than I have in years. I read many reviews before taking this medication, and quite honestly, I was afraid to take it. This medication has greatly reduced my appetite, and my blood sugars went from low 300s to high 100s in less than 3 weeks. I haven’t made any changes in my exercise regimen, but I am eating less because my appetite has been reduced. I highly recommend this medication. I hope I continue to experience these great benefits from taking this medication."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "Bydureon worked well helping my A1C level, 7.6 to 6.5. Also, sugar levels went from 120-140 fasting to 90-110. After meals, levels went from 180-220 to 140-160. I also lost 19 lbs in three months. After three months, the side effects became too much to handle. Nausea and vomiting were constant. Woke up one night so sick I could not keep anything down. Three hours later, ended up in the ER dehydrated. Have stopped taking Bydureon two weeks ago, but it still is in my system. Still nausea and upset stomach with a sour taste in mouth. Results were great. Just couldn't handle side effects."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been on Bydureon since November 2012 and 2000 mg metformin a day. I am pre-diabetic, have hypothyroidism, and polycystic ovarian syndrome variance. After much difficulty, this medicine has been a lifesaver! I have lost 51 lbs to date (235 to 184) and am feeling great! My A1C went from 6.5 to 5.7 in three months. I get new lab results next week. I did have side effects in the beginning, but I stuck with it, and it is fine now. No more nausea. Some diarrhea, but I also have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Good luck to anyone out there dealing with this."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been on Bydureon for approx. 8 weeks now. My morning glucose has gone from 230 down to 105 now. I don't really feel any different with it lower, but it is probably helping my kidneys to perform better. As far as the larger needle, I started injecting in my thigh and barely feel it. At first, I was ravenous and was really surprised. Now sometimes I have to remind myself to eat and eat much smaller portions. I've lost 16 lbs., and I'm at the lowest weight I've been in 35 years. When I first started, I would feel nausea and throw up for no reason when my dose was wearing off. The doctor said she had never heard of that complaint before! My only complaint is that the medicine seems to stick to the vial, and I really have to beat on it!"

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I've been on Bydureon for a year now. My HbA1c is running between 5.5 and 6.6. Every once in a while, I will have nausea, but rarely. The diarrhea isn't too bad, and I counter that with Imodium AD. Weight loss has stopped. I was 295 lbs when I first started Bydureon a year ago. I am now stuck at 275. But Thanksgiving and Christmas, I'm sure, didn't help any. I'm back on my strict diet of salads, turkey, and tuna. So I'm sure to lose more weight, from where, I don't know because I'm in decent shape. My blood sugars run from as low as 74 all the way up to 200, but mainly stay around 80 to 130. It has gotten more expensive for me. I was paying $20 a month. Now it has jumped to $150 a month."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I have been on Bydureon since March 2013. Started initially with Byetta in Sept. 2012 but had to make a switch because of nauseousness. Bydureon has been so much easier to deal with, and I haven't been nauseous. The differences I found were 1) I feel hungrier with Bydureon (not as much appetite suppression) so I just have to make sure I'm using good portion control; 2) I'm not losing weight as quickly as I did on Byetta. It could be that I'm reaching goal weight and it's harder to lose the last little bit. Current loss: 82 lbs. As far as BG numbers, I have gone from morning fasting numbers of 160s/170s before Byetta/Bydureon to 80s/90s now. I've also gone from 2000 mg metformin daily to 1000 mg daily."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I was on Byetta for 5 years and switched to Bydureon. Been on Bydureon for almost 1 1/2 years. I usually have some difficulty eating the first day of my shot. I get a funny taste in my mouth and no appetite. I eat so my sugar does not drop too much. I have maintained my weight to about 125 and feel great. Most people don't think I'm diabetic. Walking every day helps so much. And yes, I do get a lump from the injection. Just make sure you are not injecting into the same area. I alternate each side of my stomach. My endocrinologist had me put my hand over my belly button, and he said I should be injecting on either side. It helped give me a reference since I was doing it too close to the belly button. Also, I shake the medicine for about 4 minutes."

For Diabetes, Type 2 "I started Bydureon 10 weeks ago. I was fine the first 6 weeks. On week 7, I became extremely ill. Vomiting, explosive diarrhea, gas pains, and bloating like never before, long flatulence every few minutes (how embarrassing!), and sulfur-tasting belching (like rotten eggs). The endo doctor said it wasn't the med. I went to my primary doctor because I wasn't sure if it was a virus. All of my tests came back negative. The third week, same thing. I decided not to take the injection and notified the endo. She told me to stop metformin and resume the shot. Last week, had the shot and my condition worsened. She finally told me to stop the injections. It's been four weeks of suffering. Not worth it! This stuff is poison to me!"

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