Going off Byetta
Elaine–
I started Byetta last June at 5 mcg and had great results, then moved up to
10 in July. My husband and I bought a house and moved, so in the few days of
the move I did not do any shots. When I started back up at 10, after being
off for about 5 days, I had a horrible allergic reaction. The injection site
swelled into a big hive (as big as a circle made with my thumbs and
forefingers together) that itched and I had tingles going from my hands up
my arms. It lasted about 5 hours. I thought I might get used to it, so I
took the shot a few more times and continued to get the welts. Called Byetta
customer service and they had not heard of the reaction and had no advice. I
went back to the 5 mcg pen to get re-acclimated, but continued to have
reactions at the injection site. No one could figure out why I did not have
them initially. Thye were so uncomfortable I quit the spit. I have no
allergies that I know of, but obviously something there was not right. I am
hoping the once a week shot comes out soon b/c I could deal with the
reaction once a week, but not twice a day–
Stephanie
PS–Anyone know of a reputable webiste to get Hoodia?
October 25th, 2003 at 8:47 pm
I don’t know if you want to consider it, but have you considered taking Zyrtec
(for allergies) and benedryl with the shots - IF you consider the byetta worth
it? One way to address a reaction is to go the root of the cause, the hystamine
production.
Marsha
I started Byetta last June at 5 mcg and had great results, then moved up to
10 in July. My husband and I bought a house and moved, so in the few days of
the move I did not do any shots. When I started back up at 10, after being
off for about 5 days, I had a horrible allergic reaction. The injection site
swelled into a big hive (as big as a circle made with my thumbs and
forefingers together) that itched and I had tingles going from my hands up
my arms. It lasted about 5 hours. I thought I might get used to it, so I
took the shot a few more times and continued to get the welts. Called Byetta
customer service and they had not heard of the reaction and had no advice. I
went back to the 5 mcg pen to get re-acclimated, but continued to have
reactions at the injection site. No one could figure out why I did not have
them initially. Thye were so uncomfortable I quit the spit. I have no
allergies that I know of, but obviously something there was not right. I am
hoping the once a week shot comes out soon b/c I could deal with the
reaction once a week, but not twice a day–
Stephanie
PS–Anyone know of a reputable webiste to get Hoodia?
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October 29th, 2003 at 1:29 am
Steph, You poor thing! What a horror story! I am not aware of a possible
‘once/wk shot’. That would be great. My question is, "If the 5 mcg works
for a month, why can’t a person stay on 5, and not advance to 10?" I am
requesting Lizzie tomorrow at my appt. w/my Doc. He’s a tough nut, so I’ll
just see. Of course, he’s not the only Endo in my part of the world. RE:
HOODIA, you can Google ‘natural dietary Hoodia Gordonii supplement’ supplied
by Dr. Bridget Chufo. She is a weight loss expert in my area with a great
reputation. She does a weekly radio spot. Has had much success. She also
works with diabetics. Check it out. A bit pricey, for out of pocket
expense, but probably worth it.
Let me know how you make out. Good luck, Elaine
November 1st, 2003 at 9:56 pm
Steph and Elaine, Amylin is working on a once a week Byetta. Some estimate
2009 and some earlier, so it is in the works. I am going to a seminar put on by
Lilly and Amylin on March 28 and will find out as much as I can about the
future plans. The technology is already in hand and Byetta has been approved so
if
November 12th, 2006 at 9:58 am
Ive been having severe side effects from Byetta so as of now Im off of it.
When my side effects dissappear I will be going back to my endo. So I guess Ill
be unsubscribing from the group. Ev
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November 13th, 2006 at 12:31 am
Ive been having severe side effects from Byetta so as of now Im off of it.
When my side effects dissappear I will be going back to my endo. So I guess
Ill
be unsubscribing from the group. Ev
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November 13th, 2006 at 3:49 am
I am starting Month Two on Byetta.
No side effects at all.
Small weight loss and reduced appetite, but nothing dramatic.
Blood readings seem good.
Not the "wonder drug" I thought it was going to be, but seems like a
good tool to help keep BS under control.
Sure would be nice if they could come up with a pill form…
November 13th, 2006 at 7:28 am
Thanks Pam, I will wait to unsubscribe until I see my endo in case he wants
me to go back on it but do something differently. Ev