Byetta FAQ

Byetta, Metformin and nausea?
I've been on Byetta (5mcg) for 2 weeks and just started Metformin last week. I am still having nausea near the Byetta. My doc said to eat some saltines at time of injection but I was wondering what others do to help--thanks - For one thing your blood sugar levels are probably dropping to low man on both. Your...

Byetta? treatment for type 2 diabetics along beside metformin etc?
Just wondering if anyone has tried it and how they got on Got a person in my nearest and dearest going to start it soon so just curious really - I used Byetta and Meformin for a year to control my diabetes. It kept my blood sugar down to about 130...

Can Byetta effect feeler bleeds and in a minute a huge lump by ear to hand lymph nodes?
My husband recently started taking Byetta for diabetes and since then has had a discouraging nosebleed and now has a big lump in the lymph node area by his ear and collar which is sore. The lump is the size of a small orange. Can any of...

Cymbalta back. Any MD's out near?
My Dr. has put me on Cymbalta for weight loss. He previosly put me on Wellbutrin and Byetta. Byetta stopped working after a couple of weeks and Wellbutrin didn't do much for me losing weight but turned me into a Zombie. I couldnt taste, lad no sex drive and no motivation to do anything. I'm afraid...

Diabetics,, sour byetta?
So my insurance cancelled and I couldnt afford Byetta anymore so I have stopped it. But it seems I am now extremely sensitive to any carbs . sugar just somewhat sends me well into 400 range. my doctor moved away so I am trying to get an appt looks like this morning i be at 130, I had 8 ozs...

Did Byetta brand name you throw up or a moment ago nauteous?
The nausea goes away after awhile but until it does you will gross! At least that was my experience. my mother takes that and i don't estimate it did either for her. She does tend to get nauseated and sick from time to time but the meds didn't cause anything...

Do you know if Byetta can sort you surpass out?
Please don't answer if you don't know. But I passed out last night, no not fell asleep (most people ask), And I can't figure it out. I draw from this feeling right befor it happens. I've had this feeling several times but finishing night was the first time that I actualy passed...

Does anyone filch Byetta for their diabetes & if so, what description of results are you getting?
My numbers had been out of control lately even though I try to walk on a daily basis & also play tennis. My new MD (an endocrynologist) took me off the old meds and has put me on Byetta 2x a afternoon & metformin at night. Even though...

Does anyone hold Byetta for mass loss?
- I've met some who are using it to help with Diabetes and they lost weight while on the medication because of the fact that it cause them to not eat as much. I have the link to a site that may help you find more information. The correlation is at: http://www.WebMD.com (they...

Does Byetta or Metformin increase fertility?
My doctor told me to be extra carefule because both metformin and byetta increase fertility immensley. I am wondering if it increased the chance of getting pregnant, or the amount of eggs released. and any other information you may know about fertility and these medicines. Thanks! - yes IF you have a condition call Polycystic Ovarian...

Can I mix Actos and Byetta?
I've recently started using Byetta after about 3 years on Actos. I don't know if I will stick with the Byetta (pun intended) due to the inconvenience, especially while travelling, when it might be difficult to keep the medication refrigerated. Is it possible to switch back to Actos for 2 or 3 days while travelling and then...

Has anybody using byetta notice any differance to their bgl's n shipment loss?
- I dont personally use. 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 single improved blood sugar control but also led to weight loss.

Has anyone gotten sick, sick and have diarrhea after using Byetta?
I have been taking two shots of Byetta, 10 mcg. before meals for a couple of months. Now my bs is lower but inwardly two hours I have stomache cramps, nausea and sometimes diarrhea. The ER has run tests to rule out everything from diversticulitis (which have same symptoms) to C-dif. Everything...

Has anyone have nouns using Byetta along next to Actos?
I have been off and on oral medications for Type 2 diabetes. I hold just now gotten back into the groove and now I am currently on Actos and Byetta 5.(luckily next to no digesttive problems!) Has anyone out there had any succes with this combination? - I'm on byetta 10 an...

How long after taking glucofage or Byetta could a vitamin B12 negative amount go off?
- These researchers examined aspects of metformin use associated with vitamin B12 deficiency. They used a centralized laboratory system to identify 155 patients with vitamin B12 levels <150 pmol/L (<203 pg/mL), elevated HbA1C level, and metformin use for at least 1 year, as well as 310 diabetic patients without...