I thought they took that off the market? I might be wrong or missed that it came back on but????

I was put on it last July after nearly dying from metformin poisoning,as I was on slow release type and was on 6x500 a day...which some have said is way too much,but my consultant failed to spot it,until I was gasping for breath,my last one I thought at the time.

I was put on 5ug for a few months,was thrilled with the wieght loss,then put on to 10ug in December.

Not sure if its just a rumour but I heard that byette may come out in pill form,but can't see how that would work to be honest.

Ive had a few problems with chemists and doctors who prescribe the byetta pen which has been the biggest pain.
Was so surprised to learn that many medical staff know nothing about this pen.
Its not cheap either,costs 100 in uk,so when an inexperienced doctor put down 14 of them the pharmacy almost had a fit....!!!
I realise Gps are rushed off their fett,but you would have thought they would read up on the medication they dish out.

A Byetta pen has 60 doses in it,which normally lasts a month given its used twice a day.


At least with the byetta pen Im not chained to the toilet,while I know metformin works for some,and am not knocking it.

It just didn't agree with me.

If you aren't feeling well and think it is the meds...you defintiely need to talk to your doc right away. What have your blood sugar readings been when feeling dizzy?

Im on the same medicine(s) the byetta 10mcg like u are.... I mean when u take it are u waiting 30-60 minutes b4 u eat???? R u at least waiting 6-8 hrs (depending on what ur doc said how long in between to take the shots) in between the shots????? Like once b4 breakfast once b4 dinner????? Plz get back to me & let me know we can swap stories maybe we can help educate one another with our experiences....

Wow 500@ 6 time a day????? That had to be an error of somesort wasn't it?
One of the nurses when I go used to take the B pen. She loved the weight loss even though she cheated horribly.
Well hopefull you and Peches will get together with your stories...Good luck to you

I tend to take the pen 30-40 mins before food,and often my blood results are low.

It may well be I need to take it at the same time each day.
Maybe Im overdoing the dieting abit,as Im trying so hard to keep going with it.
Having lost alot of weight quickly,maybe I need to slow things down.
As I notice with any diet you first go on,you lose alot of water,and have a feeling I need to keep my water levels up,which I find alot harder in winter.

I used to take 2x500 slow release metformin 3 times a day after meals.
It might be that they were slow release,so built up.

But it sure frightened the hell out of me.
Ive been in trauma ever since.
As I said before medical staff tend to be over strecthed,that mistakes happen,but its made me more aware now.

I feel the byetta pen has been the best thing since sliced bread for losing weight,as waiting before food has retrained me not to pick,it was so hard at first,especially if you are cooking and need to test food for taste for others,I just tend to guess and cross my fingers it turns ok.

Thanks by the way for all your comments,it does help to sort things out better,then just stewing on these things.

blue jeanz I know I get tired of doctors, but sometimes they are just necessary. Dizziness is a symptom not to be fooled with, it can be a precursor to stroke(it was with my father), so I would strongly recommend at least giving your doctor a call and tell him you are having trouble. Byetta definitely has NOT been taken off the market; what I read in my doctor's office is the FDA may soon approve some sort of superbyetta, also an injectible. I'm game to give it a try.

I know you are right,I will make an appointment and get my blood pressure checked.
Just for peace of mind its got to be worth the hassle.


thanks by the way

Im about to start Byetta so I am curious about it, especially the side effects on the circulatory system, heart etc.

I am diabetic and get dizzy when I dont eat on time.

To be honest my dizzyness has more to do with my over zealous diet I feel.
As Byetta side effects wear off after the first few weeks,and have found it has been the best treatment to help me shed the weight [5 stones+ ] now which has had a dramatic result on my blood,my average has lowered too.

Im also pleased because I already have nerve damage in my foot,and Im anxious to stop it spreading.


What I know I must do is to take it at the same time of day which normally is 8.00am 30-40 mins before eating,then again in the evening usually 6.00pm 30-40-mins before food.

I realise as a diabetic I cannot be stupid with overdoing the diet,and make sure to eat at reg intervals,which I now do.

But still aware of cutting fat and sugars,but concentrating on healthy options that I still can enjoy,after all life is hard without the odd treat,as long as its kept in control.

Overall Byetta has been the best thing for me,and if like someone mentioned a super byetta comes out,then if it works better then Im all for it.

Im due to see my diabetic consultant in May,so am eager to lose as much as possible by then,now just to wiped the smug look on his face off,but to feel I have acheived at least something good in my life.

Plus being lighter has helped alot with my mobility,but still have sore feet,but don't want delay them getting worse which I fear they may well do.

Have heard ginger is good for circulation,so drink ginger and lemon tea sometimes,probably need to drink more of it to get more benefits.