Byetta

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Well, my doc changed my meds and I started them on Saturday. So far I feel horrible - which she warned me about. What I didn't anticipate is how horrible. I'm nauseated and dizzy and just generally feel crappy.

I'm wondering if anyone has had problems and found anything to help. I called my doc, and while they can give me something for the nausea, they can't give me anything for the dizzy.

On the positive side, I definitely will be likely to lose weight!

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

I have some good news.

I've been on this med a week now - this is the 8th day. I'm doing a lot better, though still dizzy at times and unsteady, the nausea is gone and my appetite is greatly suppressed! I've been having a hard time even eating a 1000 calories a day. It's amazing - I wish I'd tried it sooner.

Well, figured I'd just follow up. See ya's!

 

[rgart]

I've been on it for over 2 years- general things that work for me, don't forget to eat... not a good move, diarrhea is the side affect there, and don't overeat- i lost about 50 pounds, and feel better physically than i have in a long time- one of the best places for info is diabtesdaily dot com, not Christian but lots of info and support

 

[scraparcs]

That's about what happened to me. Unfortunately then I lost my job and Byetta is just way too expensive now.

 

[tapero]

I have some good news.

I've been on this med a week now - this is the 8th day. I'm doing a lot better, though still dizzy at times and unsteady, the nausea is gone and my appetite is greatly suppressed! I've been having a hard time even eating a 1000 calories a day. It's amazing - I wish I'd tried it sooner.

Well, figured I'd just follow up. See ya's!

That's great Kristen! For some reason I didn't have any side affects at all on start up. And isn't it amazing about the eating. If I want to eat I have to stop taking the shot for a couple of days. I mean eat like a big meal. It is so strange how it just takes the appetite away.

Well, I'm so very glad for you! That's terrific!

That's about what happened to me. Unfortunately then I lost my job and Byetta is just way too expensive now.

I'm so sorry about your job and as well not being able to afford Byetta. I looked on their site to see if they have help and I understand you may not qualify but just in case here's the blurb and the link I pulled it from:

Patient Assistance Program: The Patient Assistance Program is available for patients prescribed BYETTA who do not have insurance for prescription drugs but meet residency, income, and diagnosis criteria. In order to be considered for the Patient Assistance Program, patients will need to complete an application form and provide information on financial status.

http://www.byetta.com/patient/byetta_insurance_coverage_141.jsp

Take care Lel,

I've been on it for over 2 years- general things that work for me, don't forget to eat... not a good move, diarrhea is the side affect there, and don't overeat- i lost about 50 pounds, and feel better physically than i have in a long time- one of the best places for info is diabtesdaily dot com, not Christian but lots of info and support

50 pounds is terrific! I've actually gained on Byetta due to also taking actos along with it. Actos being the cause.

So, hardly eat at all on byetta and gained 15 pounds in short period of time. Am in middle of switching off that med (actos) to stop this. Pain to not eat and gain.ugh..

Thanks for sharing and welcome to CF as well!

 

[the.Sheepdog]

made me violently sick. i was fine at the intro dose but when going to the regular dose I almost imploded. Id rather just take the insulin

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

Wow... I'm glad mine was the other way around. I love it.

 

[GregorytheGood]

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[jsimms615]

I tried Byetta for about two months. I had some nausea, but it wasn't as bad as what your saying. My doctor did say that the nausea would go away in time. She said that it is a natural hormone that is usually deficient in diabetics and until your body gets use to the new levels then you will be a little nauseated. She said most people claim that the best effects to lose weight is to use it about 20 minutes before you eat.
I stopped the Byetta after 2 months because it wasn't helping that much to get my numbers down and went back to insulin.

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

I've noticed my numbers are running a little higher than when I was on the Prandin, but I've been compensating by increasing my lantus (with doc approval). I have adjusted to the med now, so that part is going well.

Thanks for sharing your experience.