About to start taking Byetta (for type 2)

[scraparcs]

I've heard nausea is the biggie...weight loss, dizziness, that stuff...

Right now I'm just kinda dizzy-ish sometimes and occasional nausea, but that's also a combo of drugs. Blast, I spent my economic stimulus on these drugs.

 

[tapero]

I've heard nausea is the biggie...weight loss, dizziness, that stuff...

Right now I'm just kinda dizzy-ish sometimes and occasional nausea, but that's also a combo of drugs. Blast, I spent my economic stimulus on these drugs.

oh i hope it all clears up soon.


ttyl
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tapero

 

[tapero]

What are other typical side effects? As I've been reading this, I've considered if it might be a good change for me as well. I'd love the reduced appetite, though I have to admit I'm an emotional eater big time.

Hi Kristen!

Below is the byetta link, and I couldn't find the side effects when I was just there but somewhere some are listed. There is a link for docs and that is probably where will see all side effects.

But main one is nausea..and as I told Lel, I didn't get that or have any side effects.

So here's byetta's site, they have a toll free number and not sure if they will discuss with you if not taking byetta but they may possibly answer questions. They were very kind when I called.

http://www.byetta.com/index.jsp


I found this blurb about weight loss question on mayo clinic

Although taken by injection, exenatide (Byetta) is not insulin. Byetta improves blood sugar control by mimicking the action of the hormone incretin. Among other things, Byetta allows insulin to work more effectively in the body.

Studies of Byetta found that it not only improved blood sugar control but also led to weight loss. It's unclear exactly how Byetta causes weight loss, but one effect of the drug is that it delays the movement of food from the stomach into the small intestine. As a result, people taking Byetta may feel "full" faster and longer, so they eat less. The most common side effect with Byetta is mild to moderate nausea, which improves with time in most people.

Byetta is designed for people who have diabetes and has not been studied as a weight-loss aid in people with normal blood sugar. If you have diabetes and wonder if Byetta may be helpful, talk to your doctor.

Take care,
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tapero