Byetta Side Effects
Diabetes 2 Medication, Byetta:
The new kid on the medical diabetes block is Byetta.
Used to treat type 2 Diabetes, Byetta is an injectable medicine.
Potential Side effects (Partial list; see doctor or pharmacists for full list):
Excessive Sweating
Nausea
Weakness
Chest Pain
Decreased Appetite
Vomiting
GERD (more on gerd)
Important to note: Byetta does not replace insulin and is not a substitute for it. Also, it hasn’t been studied in children or for type 1 diabetes. Don’t use byetta if you take insulin.
You should report to your doctor immediately any persistent vomiting or abdominal cramping when taking byetta.
Byetta may reduce appetite and affect weight.