Byetta question

[louismum]

I start on byetta tomorrow and the nurse told me to take it half hour before breakfast. I never thought to ask but can I have a coffee (with milk) before the half hour or aren't I supposed to drink either ?

Thanks

 

[cugila]

You can take Byetta at any time to suit yourself within the hour before food. I take mine in the 5 mins before I eat, tried earlier but felt quite sick whilst eating. Drinks are no problem and do not count.

There is a huge thread in Diabetes Medication and Drugs section entitled Byetta where you will find the answers to many questions you might need answering.

 

[louismum]

Thanks Cugila....I'll look for that thread now.

 

[robertconroy]

If it makes you feel ill, even after eating try taking it at bedtime. If you find you can't take it try Victoza. I'm on it now and have less nausea than I had with Byetta. Even on the half dose (5 mcg) with Byetta it made me feel bad.

 

[cugila]

If it makes you feel ill, even after eating try taking it at bedtime. If you find you can't take it try Victoza. I'm on it now and have less nausea than I had with Byetta. Even on the half dose (5 mcg) with Byetta it made me feel bad.

Robert, what you have advised here is totally wrong ! Byetta is only meant to be taken with the 2 main meals of the day, in the hour before food.

It should NEVER be used in the manner you have advised the OP !

Victoza can be taken at any time to suit but NOT Byetta.