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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Byetta And Symlin

Premium Questions

Dr. Mirjeta Guni MD

you think differently. However, I also use a 120 Symlin dose with each meal. If I switch to Novolog, should I continue to use Symlin? or is use of Novolog / Symlin not recommended? I am 67 YO and on ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mirjeta Guni ( Endocrinologist)
Dr. Shivaprasad C MD

hi, I have just been started on Byetta 10microgram dosage. The Endocrinologist suggested one dosage ... been experiencing altered taste sensations since beginning the Byetta injections, and was wondering if ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shivaprasad C ( Endocrinologist)
Dr. Shehzad Topiwala MD

I had diabetes probably about A1C of 6.5. I went on Byetta and over several years, my A1C went down to 6.1 I then went on a low carb diet and was able to get off Byetta and no drugs, and maintained my ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shehzad Topiwala ( Endocrinologist)
Dr. Ivan Romic MD

Hello, reading the attached re Inguinal hernia I think I have same. Have large lump left side of stomach, stool not regular & dark in colour plus lots of wind. Inject Byetta twice a day + metformin ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivan Romic ( General Surgeon)
Dr.   Shafi Ullah Khan MD

Hi, I take Tekturna and lisinopril , Tekturna in the a.m. and lisinopril in the pm. I keep reading about bad interactions - I am also diabetic taking metformin and glyburide and 2 shots of byetta dailey ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan ( General & Family Physician)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.  Nupur K MD

What if any is the benefit of Byetta vs insulin. Byetta is really expensive so why not just go to insulin? Are there more complications from insulin, assuming you watch your diet? Can Byetta cause ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Nupur K ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Pavan Kumar Gupta MD

I have been taking Byetta plus insulin for type 2 diabetes for more than 6 years. I was in 2 renal .... Recent inquiries about byetta and kidneys result in my considering ceasing byetta. I fear my... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Ivo Ditah MD

After eating a snack, how long should a patient wait before he can take his dose of Byetta after ... take his evening Byetta , wait an hour and have his dinner. How long should he wait after eating to ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivo Ditah ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Senduran Narayanasamy MD

I am currently taking Byetta (3 shots/day @ 5mcg) along w/Acarbose twice daily (25 mcg).Is Invokana ... recently learned that my insurance will no longer pay for Byetta and I will have to switch to either ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Senduran Narayanasamy ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Seikhoo Bishnoi MD

Hi I have been taking Byetta (5mg) for nearly 30 days now. Have found Iam getting a lot of hypos but after discontinuing Diamicron have these under control. My question is.. can Byetta cause ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi ( Psychiatrist)