Drink plenty of fluids to avoid getting dehydrated when your body loses more fluid than you drink. You may find that you feel nauseated when you first start using Byetta. Feelings of nausea tend to get better with time. Hair loss alopecia was not reported in clinical studies of Byetta. However, it has been reported by some people using Byetta since the drug was approved. A literature review of safety issues with Byetta and other drugs in the same class did not find any association between pancreatic cancer and use of these drugs.
However, the long-acting form of exenatide, which is the main drug in Byetta, does have such a warning. This form of exenatide is available as the brand-name drug Bydureon. An FDA boxed warning is used to alert doctors and patients about potentially serious side effects that might be associated with a drug. Bydureon has one because it was shown to cause thyroid cancer in some animals. However, results from animal studies do not necessarily apply to humans. The FDA has also issued boxed warnings about thyroid cancer for other medications in the same drug class as Byetta.
These drugs are liraglutide Victoza , semaglutide Ozempic , albiglutide Tanzeum , and dulaglutide Trulicity. These warnings are also based on animal studies.
However, these drugs have not been shown to cause thyroid cancer in humans. This is because data needs to be collected over a very long period of time.
As with all medications, the cost of Byetta can vary. To find current prices for Byetta in your area, check out GoodRx. The cost you find on GoodRx. If you need financial support to pay for Byetta, or if you need help understanding your insurance coverage, help is available. AstraZeneca, the manufacturer of Byetta, offers a savings card called MySavingsRx, which can help lower the cost of Byetta. To learn more, call or visit the program website.
Other drugs are available for treating type 2 diabetes. Some may be a better fit for you than others. They can tell you about other medications that may work well for you. You may wonder how Byetta compares to other medications that are prescribed for similar uses. Here we look at how Byetta and Bydureon are alike and different. Byetta and Bydureon are both FDA-approved to help control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. They are used along with a diet and exercise program.
Both of these medications contain exenatide, so they work the same way in the body. Byetta is a short-acting form of the drug that wears off after a few hours. Bydureon is a long-acting form of exenatide that works for a longer period. Byetta comes as a prefilled multidose injection pen. You give yourself an injection under your skin subcutaneous twice a day, before your main meals.
Bydureon comes as a single-dose injection pen or a single-dose syringe. It also comes as a single-dose prefilled autoinjector called Bydureon BCise. With all forms of Bydureon, you give yourself an injection under your skin once a week, on the same day each week. Byetta and Bydureon both contain exenatide. Therefore, both medications can cause very similar side effects. Below are examples of these side effects. These lists contain examples of more common side effects that can occur with Byetta, with Bydureon, or with both drugs when taken individually.
These lists contain examples of serious side effects that occur with Bydureon, and both Bydureon and Byetta when taken individually. A boxed warning is the strongest warning the FDA requires.
It alerts doctors and patients about drug effects that may be dangerous. Byetta and Bydureon have been directly compared in a clinical study.
In this study, the effectiveness of the drugs was compared when they were both used on their own and when they were used in combination with other diabetes drugs.
The study found that on average, Bydureon lowered hemoglobin by 0. Over the same time period, people treated with Bydureon had an average weight loss of 5 lb. People treated with Byetta lost an average of 3 lb. Byetta and Bydureon are both brand-name drugs. There are currently no generic forms of either drug. Brand-name medications usually cost more than generics.
According to estimates on GoodRx. Byetta and Victoza are prescribed for similar uses. Below are details of how these medications are alike and different. Byetta and Victoza are both FDA-approved to help control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. They are both used along with a diet and exercise program. Victoza is also FDA-approved to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people with type 2 diabetes who have heart disease.
Byetta contains exenatide, and Victoza contains liraglutide. These medications are from the same drug class, so they work in the same way in the body. With Byetta, you give yourself an injection under your skin subcutaneous twice a day, before your main meals. With Victoza, you give yourself an injection under your skin once a day, at any time of day. Byetta and Victoza contain drugs from the same class.
These lists contain examples of more common side effects that can occur with Byetta, with Victoza, or with both drugs when taken individually. These lists contain examples of serious side effects that can occur with Victoza, and with both Byetta and Victoza when taken individually.
Byetta and Victoza have been directly compared in a clinical study. In this study, the effectiveness of the drugs was compared when they were both used in combination with other drugs to treat diabetes metformin , a sulfonylurea, or both. The study found that, on average, Victoza lowered hemoglobin A1c HbA1c by 0. Over the same period, people treated with Victoza and people treated with Byetta both lost an average of 6. Byetta and Victoza are both brand-name drugs.
Byetta may also be used off-label for other conditions. Byetta is FDA-approved to help control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.
This leads to high blood sugar levels. Byetta reduces hemoglobin A1c HbA1c , which is a measure of your average blood sugar levels over 3 months. Byetta helps lower your blood sugar after eating a meal. It also lowers your blood sugar between meals. This is called your fasting blood sugar level. Byetta can also help some people lose weight. Byetta may be used on its own or with other diabetes medications.
These other medications include metformin , glipizide, and pioglitazone. In a clinical study of people using Byetta on its own:. When used with another diabetes drug, Byetta is most often used with metformin. In a clinical study of people treated with Byetta and metformin:.
You take Byetta by giving yourself an injection under the skin subcutaneous of your upper arm, thigh, or abdomen. Your doctor will show you how to do this. You should give yourself an injection of Byetta twice a day, in the hour before each of your two main meals. Most people give themselves one injection in the hour before breakfast, and another in the hour before dinner.
Your second injection would still be in the hour before your dinner, as long as these meals are at least six hours apart. Byetta has to be taken in the hour before a meal. Just leave out that dose. Drinking too much alcohol can cause your blood sugar level to fall.
Using alcohol while taking Byetta could raise your risk of hypoglycemia having your blood sugar level fall too low. If you drink alcohol, talk with your doctor about how much alcohol is safe to drink while you are using Byetta. Different interactions can cause different effects. For instance, some interactions can interfere with how well a drug works.
Other interactions can increase side effects or make them more severe. Below is a list of medications that can interact with Byetta. This list does not contain all drugs that may interact with Byetta. Before taking Byetta, talk with your doctor and pharmacist. Tell them about all prescription, over-the-counter, and other drugs you take.
It is important that this medication be used exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Before first use , store this medication in the refrigerator, protect it from light, and keep it out of the reach of children. Do not allow it to freeze. After the first use , store this medication at room temperature. Discard any unused medication that is still in the pen 30 days after first use.
Do not store this medication with the needle attached as this may cause the medication to leak. Do not dispose of medications in wastewater e. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired. Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is used in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent.
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who uses this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not check with your doctor or seek medical attention. Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:.
Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication. Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication. Blood sugar control: If you have a fever, an infection, surgery, or trauma, you may experience a loss of blood sugar control and may need to stop this medication and use insulin until you recover.
Your doctor will recommend when this is needed. Diabetes identification: It is important to either wear a bracelet or necklace or carry a card indicating you have diabetes and are taking medication to manage your blood glucose levels. Electrolytes e. Heart problems: Exenatide may increase your heart rate and may affect how electrical impulses travel through the heart muscle.
If you have heart disease e. If you experience dizziness, palpitations a rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat , fainting or seizures, get immediate medical attention. Kidney problems: This medication may cause kidney problems. Multum's drug information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient.
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What is Byetta? Byetta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Byetta? It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk. Exenatide is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old. How should I use Byetta? What happens if I miss a dose? What happens if I overdose? Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at What should I avoid while using Byetta?
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can lower your blood sugar. What are the possible side effects of Byetta? Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:.
What other drugs will affect Byetta? If you take the following medicines, take them at least 1 hour before you use Byetta: an antibiotic; or birth control pills. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially: blood pressure medicine; a diuretic or "water pill"; insulin or oral diabetes medicine; pain medicine; lovastatin Advicor, Altoprev, Mevacor ; or warfarin Coumadin, Jantoven.
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