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Byetta's® potential adverse symptoms comprise a fairly extensive list, as is true of nearly all drugs. The makers of Byetta® (Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Lilly USA) note that the most common side effect of using Byetta® as directed is nausea — "mild to moderate" nausea that a Byetta® user can expect to decrease over time. A large percentage of Byetta® users experience nausea for at least a few days when they start using this product.

Serious Adverse Symptoms

However, some people have more unpleasant or adverse reactions to Byetta®, a relatively new medical device (approved by the FDA in 2005 for controlling the blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes). Serious medical problems could be indicated by the following symptoms in a Byetta® user:

• abdominal pain
• severe nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea

Symptoms of Hypoglycemia from Byetta®

Another possible side effect of Byetta® is hypoglycemia (abnormally low blood sugar) when Byetta® is used in conjunction with a sulfonylurea (another treatment for diabetes). The symptoms of hypoglycemia can include:

• headache
• drowsiness
• weakness
• dizziness
• confusion
• irritability
• hunger
• fast heartbeat
• sweating
• tremors
• chills
• jittery feeling
• vision problems

In addition, if a Byetta® user experiences any of the following symptoms, he or she should seek medical attention immediately:

• severe allergic reactions (e.g., tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; hives, itching, rash, difficulty breathing)
• chest pain
• symptoms of low blood sugar (e.g., chills, confusion, drowsiness, fainting, fast heartbeat, increased hunger, increased sweating, irritability, nervousness, severe dizziness, tremor, , weakness)
• severe or persistent stomach pain or vomiting

Byetta® and Dehydrated Symptoms

A Byetta® user who becomes dehydrated may have developed this serious condition because of vomiting and/or diarrhea. The initial symptoms of dehydration include:

• chills
• dark colored urine
• dry mouth
• dry skin
• fatigue or weakness
• head rushes
• loss of appetite
• skin flushing

If the dehydration gets worse, the following may be experienced:

• decreased sweating and urination
• extreme fatigue
• headaches
• increased body temperature, heart rate, and respiration
• muscle cramps
• tingling sensation

These dehydration symptoms merit immediate medical attention.

Byetta® Rash

A rash at the injection site is another possible side effect of Byetta® — when the drug comes into direct contact with the skin. This can be avoided by using a new needle for each injection of a Byetta® pen.

"Byetta® May Be Linked to Pancreatitis and Cancer"

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) researchers have found that the use of the diabetes medications Byetta® and Januvia® may increase the risk of serious problems with the pancreas. Januvia® and Byetta® are both used to treat t...

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