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03/19/10 08:55 AM

"I have type 2 diabetes, and recently been taking the Byetta pen injections of 10 mcgs./day injecting in my stomach. It's has swelled up! HELP! "
Asked By: renitamccaskill  
Category: Weight Issues

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03/19/10 07:31 PM

Hello RenitamcCaskill; Have you called your doctor who prescribed the medication, this could simple be a slight irritation or a full blown allergic reaction, if you feel it qualifies for severe, 'Stop taking BYETTA and get medical help right away.' If I understand you correctly the site you injected the Byetta into has swelled (?)

There are several contraindications to the use of Byetta, some of which your prescribing physician should be aware, cautions to the use of Byetta include: if you have had an allergic reaction to any of the other ingredient in byetta or extenditide. Mild to moderate to severe allergic reactions can take many forms, reactions of swelling, rash, itching, or other abnormal irritations. Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, it is not known if BYETTA will harm an unborn baby. Talk to your healthcare provider first if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. The most common side effects with BYETTA include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, feeling jittery, and acid stomach. Nausea most commonly happens when first starting BYETTA, but may become less over time. Hope this helps, regards Sue

Answered By: Susan Throop
Accreditations: RD, CDE, MA
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