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Pramlintide is used to control blood sugar in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It is always used with insulin.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Common Brand Names:
Symlin
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Diabetes Type 1 | 24 |
79% |
| Diabetes Type 2 | 2 |
100% |
| Arthritis | 1 |
100% |
| Diets & Weight Maintenance | 1 |
100% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 83% (29
Members)
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Symlin Reviews
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I don't think I needed it when I was put on this medication. I think now that my body is use to the shot I can't get off it.
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was sick at first but it helped me to lose 30 pounds
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This has really made a difference with bloodsugar spiking at mealtime. One of the drawbacks is it makes you nauseaus.
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Loving it!
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Worked if given as directed if not able to eat within 30 minutes can drop BS
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Nausea occassionally, unless I take it soon before eating or after...
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Takes time to learn how to use this effectively. Also about 3 weeks to get over the nausea.
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My doctor started me on Symlin injections about 3 months ago. I am loosing wieght slowly, but I als feel better, more energy, more balanced.
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60 units a day, three times a day.
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I started with 15 units and now I'm up to 30. I use the symlin pen. I going to see a new doctor this Thursday to ask about the symlin and do I need ... [More] -
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Is anyone on here taking symlin, if so how many units do you have to take in order to get your blood sugar within normal range? [More] -
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It works though side effects are ruff in the beginning. It can assist with weight loss also. Good Luck [More] -
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I was on symlin for 3 months and had to stop taking it. I ended up with my blood sugar going higher than before. After being on it for a month I began... [More] -
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Next week I am starting "Symlin"...wanted to see if anyone else has used it. If so...what was your treatment like ??? [More]
