Exenatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar. It is used by people with
type 2 diabetes
. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems.
Is Byetta used for weight loss?
Byetta can also help some people lose weight. However,
Byetta is not a weight loss drug
and should not be used solely for this purpose. Byetta may be used on its own or with other diabetes medications. These other medications include metformin, glipizide, and pioglitazone.
What does Byetta do to the body?
Byetta works by
increasing the secretion of insulin from the pancreas
, reducing the action of glucagon (the hormone which raises blood sugar levels) and slowing the absorption of glucose from the gut. Together, these actions lower blood sugar levels and serve to reduce appetite.
Can you use Byetta and insulin together?
Each dose should be administered as a subcutaneous (SC) injection in the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm.
Do not mix BYETTA with insulin.
Is Byetta safe?
In 2013, the FDA warned that some Type 2 diabetes drugs, including Byetta and Bydureon, may increase the
risk
of pancreatitis and pre-cancerous cells in the pancreas. Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas and may lead to hospitalization or death.
Does Byetta make you tired?
low blood sugar – headache, hunger, sweating, irritability, dizziness, nausea, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky; or. kidney problems – little or no urination, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or
short of breath
.
What happens if you take Byetta after a meal?
Do not take BYETTA after your meal.
Too
much BYETTA can cause your blood sugar to drop quickly
and you may have symptoms of low blood sugar. You may need medical treatment right away. Too much BYETTA can also cause severe nausea and vomiting.
When should I stop taking BYETTA?
There have been postmarketing reports of serious hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. anaphylaxis and angioedema) in patients treated with BYETTA.
If a hypersensitivity reaction occurs
, the patient should discontinue BYETTA and other suspect medications and promptly seek medical advice [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)].
What are the side effects of taking BYETTA?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, nervousness, or upset stomach
may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. Nausea usually lessens as you continue to use exenatide. Other side effects include decreased appetite or weight loss. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Can you take BYETTA and metformin together?
No interactions were found
between Byetta and metformin.
Which is better for weight loss Byetta or Victoza?
Comparisons between liraglutide (Victoza) to twice a day exenatide (
Byetta
) show that Victoza lowers A1c more with the same degree of weight loss. Remember that Victoza is once a day while Byetta is twice a day. Byetta cannot be used in folks with renal (kidney) impairment while Victoza can.
How long after eating can I take Byetta?
Byetta is usually injected twice a day, before the morning and evening meals. Do not use after eating a meal. You must use Byetta
within 60 minutes (1 hour) before eating
. Your Byetta doses should be given at least 6 hours apart.
Is Byetta made from lizard spit?
Byetta is
derived from a chemical found in the saliva of the Gila monster
, a venomous lizard. The drug is intended to be taken by injection before breakfast and dinner and will be available in June, according to the news release. The medication works by stimulating insulin secretion in response to high blood sugars.
Can Byetta cause high blood pressure?
Severe
upper abdominal pain
which may radiate through the back. Nausea. Vomiting. High blood pressure (hypertension)
Does Byetta need to be refrigerated?
With the updated label,
refrigeration of BYETTA is no longer required after first use
. Patients can now keep a BYETTA Pen at a temperature anywhere from 36 degrees F (2 degrees C) to 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) after first use.
Does byetta suppress appetite?
Adverse reactions reported in ≥1.0% to
decreased appetite
.
