The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Nausea (Up to 44%)
- Vomiting (Up to 18%)
- Diarrhea (Up to 18%)
- Headache (Up to 14%)
- Injection-site lump (11%)
- Constipation (Up to 10%)
Note: These side effects were reported by people taking either [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] alone or with other diabetes medications. The side effects you experience might differ depending on what other diabetes medications you're taking.
Less Common Side Effects
- Indigestion
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Feeling jittery
- Excessive sweating
- Low blood sugar
- Tiredness
- Injection-site reactions
- Smaller appetite
Byetta serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe allergic reaction: rash, hives, trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat
- Thyroid cancer: lump in the throat, pain in the neck, jaw, or ear, hoarseness, trouble swallowing or breathing
- Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis): pain, swelling, or tenderness in the stomach, fever, nausea, vomiting, fast heartbeat
- Low blood sugar: headache, drowsiness, weakness, hunger, fast heart beat, dizziness, confusion, anxiety, sweating, blurred vision, slurred speech
- Serious kidney injury: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in urinary frequency, swelling in legs or ankles, tiredness, shortness of breath
- Serious bleeding problems: unusual bleeding, bleeding when you brush your teeth, easy bruising, pinpoint red spots on the skin
Source: DailyMed
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