What can anyone tell me about Byetta, it is used for type 2 diabetes. Any side affects etc. Thanks?
Byetta is indeed for diabetes and administered in the upper arm, thigh, or abdomen. Here's some patient education on Byetta:
Take as directed. Administer injection 30 minutes before meals. Do not administer after meal. Consume alcohol with caution; may cause hypoglycemia. It is important to follow dietary and lifestyle recommendations of prescriber. You may experience nausea (small, frequent meals, frequent oral care, sucking lozenges, or chewing gum may help), feeling jittery, dizziness, or lightheadedness (use caution when driving or engaging in activities requiring alertness until response to drug is known). Maintain adequate hydration (2-3 L/day) unless instructed to restrict intake by prescriber. Report persistent nausea, diarrhea, or dizziness. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform prescriber if you are or intend to become pregnant. Breast-feeding is not recommended
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