User Reviews for Bydureon subcutaneous

I can not rate the effectiveness of Bydureon but I can say I have had issues with the plunger not completely depressing and I don't like the size of the needle. I have bled significantly from the injection site and I'm not a bleeder. We will say how effective it is as far as my A1C.

On my 6th week. The numbers are good last week average was 90. It does leave small knots at the injection sites. Some are going away. I also developed hives which have disappeared. Now I'm suffering from gas and belching after I eat. Taking tums help with that. It's a great drug to control blood sugars after failure with Invokana, Farxiga. I hope the side effects go away.

I had to go to this med due to my insurance, I tried Truelicity first with no side effects, but I had reactions to this med, swelling and extreme itching all around the injection site.

Developed pancreatitis after 4 doses. Ongoing pancreatic issues since. Had such high hopes!

Started this along with Invokana-dropped 33 lbs in 3 months. I have a string of lumps in my tummy at injection sites so I tried using inner thighs-same thing. Very concerned about extreme weight loss

I've been using Bydureon for 5 months after switching from Byetta for insurance reasons. It's painful to inject, causes significant bleeding from the injection site, and leaves lumps under the skin that last for a couple months. In addition, I've had problems with two of the pens where the plunger will not move once the needle is inserted. One was not able to be depressed at all and I had to remove and switch pens. The second only was able to be depressed halfway, leaving a portion of the medicine in the pen and not in me. I'm no weakling and the plunger was seriously stuck and could not be moved.Read More Read Less

Difficult to prepare for use (mixing). Sugar level has not been under 200 except twice in last 6 weeks. Was on Victoza and worked great but military switched to Bydureon because of Budget so can't get anymore. Lost little weight.

I have been taking this medication for one month and had serious nausea the day after the first dose that lasted all day. Since then no significant symptoms other than occasional nausea. I noticed the medication creates a lump under the skin within the fatty tissue after the needle is taken out. I press the lump gently with an alcohol swap which helps distribute medication until it's gone. I have no lumps. BS is lower, lost 4lbs and will see if AC1 has improved on my next Drs visit at the end of October. Read More Read Less

When first prescribed this medicine I was very leary after reading the reviews. I am now on week 5. I just checked my blood sugar for the morning and it was 101! These are the best numbers I have had in years! I am very care full when mixing and injecting. I take my time and go exactly by the directions. I have had no problems with the injection site. I have lost 12 pounds! At first I didnt think it was working. It takes a few weeks to kick in. I do some times get an upset stomach but it is worth it. It curbs your appetite a LOT. I do have some indigestion, but you just have to be care full what you eat. So far I am 100% satisfied! I have fought those numbers for years and these are the best I have had in several years.I highly recommend this.Read More Read Less

Only using Bydureon for three weeks. Used Victoza free sample for a month, which gave great results, but insurance refused to pay for perscription so I ended up on Bydureon. First, it is a huge pain in the neck to mix; second, it is a pain to keep refrigerated (I travel); third, it is a pain in the stomach to inject; fourth, the lumps are a pain; and finally, the results don't compare to Victoza. Victoza's market share would surely increase if they become more insurance friendly.

Having never injected myself in my life, i was reluctant to try Bydureon, but after two months of using it, I find that there was a short learning curve but now I am doing very well with the injections, plus Bydureon is bringing my A1C numbers into a decent range. Thanks!

Please stay away. It's cylinder stuck twice. I had to use new one. Their customer service is very bad. Took to pharmacy. Company don't want to replace even.

I just got my first lab work back yesterday, after being on this drug for several months. My previous AC1 was 8.6, yesterday it was 6.5, My previous glucose average was 194, yesterday it was 140. I take metiformin 500mg tabs twice daily. I am NOT strict with my diet at all, honestly, I pretty much eat what I like, when I like. I do NOT eat breakfast 99% of the time, hate it. I am more than happy with my results.

Been taking the injections nearly 3 mos. Lost a few pounds. Never hungry. Maybe a little quesey once in awhile but keeping the BS so low is great! Hope the A1c next month shows how its working. And insurance is making it affordable. Where has this been all these years? I love it!

After 8 weeks of hoping side effects would dissipate, I had to discintinue use. The needles hurt and the injection sights would swell andd itch. I suffered with hot flashes, headaches, explosive diarreah, naussea and an overall feeling of ill-health; this medication was toxic for me and not worth the side effects.

Only had two injections, nausea is really bad especially after the second shot. Have a bad taste in my mouth. Have had cramping and diarrhea. Also, have no energy.

Love it! No side affects. BS lower and am going to decrease insulin. Packaging scary but instructions really easy to follow. I will continue with this medicine.

Took for 6 weeks. Seemed to lower my glucose levels initially and did lose weight, but was sick 2-3 days after each injection with nausea and twice spent 24 hours being sick and throwing up. The side effects were not worth it. Drug reaction seems very toxic.

Switched to Bydureon after a decade of metformin and glipizide, and while it's only been 4 weeks, I couldn't be more happy with the results. Because of the appetite-suppression, even when I eat something "bad", I fill up so fast, plus I tend to forget to eat altogether, not to mention no more snacking. I've lost 15 lbs in a month, and have yet to ever see a bs reading above 180. The injection process is a bit painful, and sometimes itches for a day or two, but to me it's a really small price to pay.Read More Read Less

Had lumps at the injection site and it hurt like hell. Results were great but it takes fully 6-8 doses to reach it maximum effectiveness. I'd be using it today if it didn't hurt so bad compared to the nano needles.