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What's the best pen to use? I'm was on Victoza, but the manufacturer went up on the price so my doctor changed me to Byetta,.

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Beaufort, SC
September 1, 2024
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Both of the those meds are very early GLP-1 class drugs

The best rated for control within that class is Mounjaro which is the newest and next the favorites are Ozempic and Trulicity - all three of these are "weekly" injections compared to the once a day Victoza or twice a day Byetta, but the three newer ones are a couple/few hundred bucks more a month than the Byetta

September 1, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

I use Monjaro https://mounjaro.lilly.com, it is a (tirzepatide)
injection once weekly to help control your A-1C. I would say check with your insurance first as though approved for type 2 diabetics, thy can have your copays at higher teers.

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Mounjaro
https://mounjaro.lilly.com
September 1, 2024
DiabetesTeam

Both Victoza (Liraglutide) and Byetta (Exenatide) are incretin mimetics used to treat type 2 diabetes. Here are some details to help you understand the differences:

Victoza (Liraglutide)
- Administration: Subcutaneous injection once a day
- Common Side Effects: Headache, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting.
- Serious Side Show Full Answer

Both Victoza (Liraglutide) and Byetta (Exenatide) are incretin mimetics used to treat type 2 diabetes. Here are some details to help you understand the differences:

Victoza (Liraglutide)
- Administration: Subcutaneous injection once a day.
- Common Side Effects: Headache, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting.
- Serious Side Effects: Thyroid cancer, pancreatitis, systemic allergic reactions.
- Benefits: Helps normalize blood glucose levels and causes weight loss.

Byetta (Exenatide)
- Administration: Subcutaneous injection within 60 minutes before morning and evening meals, at least six hours apart.
- Common Side Effects: Hypoglycemia, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation.
- Serious Side Effects: Rare but serious side effects are listed.
- Benefits: Helps normalize blood glucose levels and causes weight loss.

Your doctor can help determine which treatment is best for you based on your specific health needs and response to the medication.

September 1, 2024

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