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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.
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:
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:
In addition, if a Byetta user experiences any of the following symptoms, he or she should seek medical attention immediately:
A Byetta user who becomes dehydrated may have developed this serious condition because of vomiting and/or diarrhea. The initial symptoms of dehydration include:
If the dehydration gets worse, the following may be experienced:
These dehydration symptoms merit immediate medical attention.
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.
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