What is Exenatide?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Exenatide is an add-on therapy for patients with Type 2 diabetes that are not adequately controlled with oral hypoglycemic medications. It is a Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonist. It is available as Byetta (injected twice-daily) and Bydureon (once-weekly).
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How do members experience Exenatide?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes type 2 | 1,298 | 46 | |
| Weight loss | 10 | 8 | |
| Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) | 7 | 5 | |
| General health | 2 | 1 | |
| Birth control | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 6 | |
| Headaches | 3 | |
| Dizziness | 2 | |
| Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) | 2 | |
| Bruising | 1 | |
| Decreased appetite | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 9 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 12 | |
| None | 24 |
Member evaluations
wrendy
evaluated on Mar 24, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: Major
- Side effects: None
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