Byetta Questions

1. Can children take Byetta?

   It is not known if Byetta is safe or effective for children, so it's recommended that children do not take it. Byetta is a safe and effective treatment for Type 2 Diabetes in adults. Keep your Byetta pen, pen needles, and all medications out of the reach of children.
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2. Does Byetta cause anxiety?

   In the documented studies taken for Byetta, anxiety was not listed under the side effects of taking the drug. However, feeling jittery was noted in up to 9% of the people involved in the study. If you are experiencing side effects of anxiety after taking Byetta, please report this to your health care provider immediately...
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3. Does Byetta cause depression?

   None of the following websites listed depression as an effect of Byetta: WebMD, Drugs.com, MedicineNet. However, they did list certain side effects of the drug that could certainly lead to depression in some people. These include decreased appetite, diarrhea, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and in some extreme cases, acute pancreatitis...
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4. Does Byetta cause hair loss?

   The medication Byetta is used to treat Type II Diabetes. There is no clinical evidence that Byetta causes hair loss. However, many people taking Byetta complain of hair loss while taking the medication. One possible contributing factor is Byetta effects hormone levels which in turn can lead to hair loss...
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5. Does Byetta cause heartburn?

   Studies showed that people taking the drug Byetta, did experience heartburn as a side effect. It was recorded that up to 6% of the patients encountered heartburn.
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6. Does Byetta cause joint pain?

   Byetta can cause joint pain. Joint pain while taking Byetta is caused by a different side effect, low blood-sugar. Hypoglycemia (low blood-sugar) can be dangerous and if you are on Byetta and have joint pain often, you should see your doctor. Hypoglycemia and joint pain are considered rare side effects...
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7. Does Byetta cause kidney stones?

   Yes, a rare side effect of the prescription drug Byetta is kidney stones. While rare, Byetta can cause kidney stones, kidney failure, and other side effects. Before you start taking Byetta, it is important to inform your doctor of any past troubles you have had with your kidneys, so that he or she can decide if Byetta is a safe drug for you...
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8. Does Byetta cause muscle pain?

   Muscle and joint pain in individuals who take Byetta is a common side effect. The cause of the pain is usually related to hypoglycemia (abnormally low blood sugar). Individuals should report pain, especially knee pain, to their doctors immediately, as this is a sign of hypoglycemia and can be life threatening...
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9. Does Byetta cause nausea?

   Byetta does cause nausea. In the studies conducted, up to 44% of the people that participated, reported having experienced nausea as a side effect.
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10. Does Byetta cause rashes?

    Byetta can cause rashes. This is one of the most common side effects and generally will occur at the injection site.
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11. Does Byetta cause skin burning?

    Byetta is used to treat high blood sugar levels. In some forums people have reported skin burning even though Drugs.com says it does not cause skin burning. If your skin is burning on Byetta, the root cause is most likely an allergic reaction. Some have also had localized minimal to severe itching at the injection site...
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12. Does Byetta cause skin problems?

    Byetta is an injection can cause irritation at the injection site. Byetta will case a rash if it comes in direct contact with the skin.
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13. Does Byetta cause sleep disturbance?

    Yes, Byetta can cause sleep disturbances from incredibly vivid dreams to insomnia. Those that experience insomnia tend to fall into two categories, those whose minds become more active at night, which makes it impossible to go to sleep, and those that fall asleep for a few hours and then wake up and cannot go back to sleep...
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14. Does Byetta make you tired?

    Since taking Byetta I am very tired and sleepy
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15. Does Byetta need to be refrigerated?

    You no longer have to refrigerate Byetta. One of the biggest problems that people had at first with Byetta has just disappeared. The need for people to keep Byetta cool has been a special problem for people when they fly. The Transportation Security Administration doesn't like the gel packs in the Byetta...
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16. How can I decrease nausea created by Byetta?

    Individuals looking to decrease their nausea on Byetta (a drug utilized to treat diabetes) should first contact their prescribing physician. He or she may be able to suggest prescription anti-nausea medications to help relieve the symptoms such as Zofran and Phenergan...
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17. How do you administer Byetta?

    When administering any drug following instructions and using great caution is strongly recommended. Byetta is a drug which helps the pancreas to produce more insulin. The drug is taken by being injected into a persons system. Typically, the drug is taken twice a day and the shot is given in the thigh, abdomen, or the upper arm...
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18. How do you give yourself a Byetta shot?

    Byetta injections should be administered twice daily, once before breakfast and dinner. Byetta shots come in easy pre-filled pens that included a pen "users manual". This manual will instruct you step by step on how to give yourself the shots.
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19. How do you use a Byetta pen?

    A Byetta pen is an injection device for type 2 diabetes. It helps control blood sugar by increasing insulin production. It is injected twice a day usually with food and contains preloaded injection cartridges of a 5mcg drug that was approved by the FDA in 2005. To use it, first pull off the blue cap cover...
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20. Is Byetta available in Canada?

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