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(also known as Exenatide)
Exenatide (also Exendin-4, marketed as Byetta) is the first of a new class of medications approved for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. It is an incretin mimetic, which has glucoregulatory effects. It is to be used in conjunction with oral medications such as metformin and/or a sulfonylurea to improve glucose control.... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Diabetes Type 2 | 163 |
82% |
| Polycystic Ovarian Synd... | 2 |
100% |
| Obesity | 2 |
100% |
| Diabetes Type 1 | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 83% (175
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Byetta Reviews
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I used byetta 10 twice a day
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Has helped with lowering my diabetes
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really an excellent medication for those trying to lose weight and control blood glucose levels. Lost about 20 pounds in 6 months however the side effects of nausea and upset stomach with each injection made it hard to function at work and home, changed my mind after a year and went on insulin.
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works well
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Taken it with oral meds as well as insulin - works - side effects suck but do improve with continued use
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yes just not back on it yet and when I go back on it I will probably throw up for a while that is one it's side effects
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I am just starting out on Byetta.
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great. lost almost 60 lbs and I am still losing. Mild nausea if I take it too early before meals. started at 5 mcg now at 10 mcg
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helpful and got myself off.
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Byetta in a nasal spray!
Hey you guys! For those of you who hate injections, a phase 2 study of intranasal Byetta has just been released with great results: 1) Intranasal... [More] -
Byetta
I took Byetta from June 2005 until May 2008 when I was diaganosed with Chronic Pancreatitis. Byetta managed my blood sugar great, but it has made me s... [More] -
Byetta
Has anyone here ever taken Byetta for Diabetes and then got Pancreatitis? [More] -
Byetta
Hey SandySD Search previous discussion posts on Byetta in this community and you will learn a ton 1) type in Byetta in the search box and click on g... [More] -
Byetta for Diabetes Type 2
Hey CathyH: as you know the administration of Byetta specifies that you take it WITHIN the 60 minute time period before the meal. I know your ? is doe... [More]
