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Reported Exenatide Side Effects: weight decreased, nausea, blood glucose increased, decreased appetite, blood glucose decreased, diarrhoea, vomiting, dizziness, injection site pain, injection site bruising, abdominal distension.
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Exenatide Side Effects Report #5414629-5Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on May 25, 2007. Female patient, 55 years of age, weighting 259.9 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, anorexia, gastrointestinal pain, nausea. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, CORTISONE ACETATE, EXENATIDINE. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5414633-7
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 145.9 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: balance disorder, blood glucose decreased, blood glucose increased, fatigue, malaise, nausea. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5414635-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on Apr 25, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 160.5 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspepsia, injection site discomfort, injection site erythema, nausea, speech disorder, weight decreased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HUMULIN N, HUMALOG, METFORMIN, PEPCID, PRILOSEC. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5414637-4
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 18, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, decreased appetite, food aversion, food craving, weight decreased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5414639-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on May 21, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 203.9 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, eye pain, injection site haemorrhage, muscle twitching, nausea, weight decreased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, AVANDIA, CADUET, NORVASC, LIPITOR. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5414643-X
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 21, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, renal failure chronic. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LASIX, LANTUS. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5414648-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on Apr 24, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose decreased, blood glucose increased, dizziness, nausea, weight decreased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLIPIZIDE. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5414651-9
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 15, 2007. Female patient, 74 years of age, weighting 259.9 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: constipation, decreased appetite, diarrhoea, frequent bowel movements, nausea, weight, weight decreased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, FISH OIL, EVENING PRIMROSE OIL, SELENIUM SULFIDE, VITAMIN B, CHROMIUM, IODINE. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5424631-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on Mar 30, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, weighting 294.1 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident, decreased appetite, silent myocardial infarction, weight decreased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HUMALOG, LANTUS, CYMBALTA, ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE, VERAPAMIL, NEXIUM, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5424632-7
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, joint swelling, oedema peripheral. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, GLIPIZIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, LISINOPRIL, CLARITIN. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5424633-9
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on Mar 30, 2007. Female patient, 41 years of age, was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: glycosylated haemoglobin increased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5424634-0
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2007. Male patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pain in jaw. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NOVOLOG. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5424635-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on Mar 30, 2007. Female patient was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: weight decreased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5424636-4
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: malaise, vomiting. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5424637-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on Mar 30, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SYMLINECTIONECTION, AVANDIA. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5424638-8
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 30, 2007. Female patient, 79 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depression. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5424639-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on Mar 29, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysfunctional uterine bleeding. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425051-X
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 31, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: decreased appetite, nausea, regurgitation. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425052-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on May 25, 2007. Female patient, 20 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, blood glucose decreased, blood glucose increased, feeling jittery, glycosylated haemoglobin increased, headache, injection site swelling, nausea, somnolence. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOVANCE, ACTOS. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425053-3
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2007. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose abnormal, decreased appetite, injection site pain. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOPHAGE. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425054-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on Apr 10, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, weighting 246.9 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, cough, diarrhoea, glycosylated haemoglobin increased, injection site pain, nasal congestion, pyrexia, vomiting. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, AMARYL. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425055-7
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, diarrhoea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, weight decreased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, INSULIN, NEXIUM. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425060-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on June 18, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperchlorhydria, loss of libido, nausea, somnolence, vomiting, weight decreased, weight increased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425061-2
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 27, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 224.0 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, blood glucose decreased, chills, dyspepsia, eructation, headache, insomnia, nausea, oedema peripheral. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMARYL, ACTOS, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, CORTISONE ACETATE. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425062-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on May 07, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, renal impairment. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LANTUS, METFORMIN. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425063-6
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 29, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, bronchial oedema, fatigue, nasal congestion, sinus congestion. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with STRATTERA, GLIPIZIDE, AVANDIA, CLARITIN, SINGULAIR, SEREVENT, NASACORT, ALBUTEROL. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425064-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on May 08, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACTOS, GLUCOPHAGE. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425674-8
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose decreased, blood glucose increased, dizziness, feeling jittery, injection site pain, mental impairment, nausea, tremor, vomiting. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, GLYBURIDE. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425676-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on Mar 31, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, contusion, eructation, fall, joint sprain, nausea, vomiting, weight decreased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, GLIMEPIRIDE. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425680-3
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2007. Female patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, epistaxis, influenza, injection site bruising. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, GLIPIZIDE, AVANDIA. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425681-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on Mar 31, 2007. Female patient was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425692-X
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLIPIZIDE, METFORMIN. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425693-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on Mar 31, 2007. Female patient, 44 years of age, weighting 312.0 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperglycaemia, hypersensitivity, sinus disorder, weight decreased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with JANUVIA, GLUMETZA, STARLIX. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425694-3
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose decreased, blood glucose increased, nausea, vomiting. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLIPIZIDE, ADANDAMETLET. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425695-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on Mar 31, 2007. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: injection site haemorrhage, nervousness. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LANTUS, GLYBURIDE, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425701-8
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2007. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: incorrect dose administered, nausea. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOPHAGE. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425702-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on Mar 31, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 289.9 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: decreased appetite, nasopharyngitis, nausea, road traffic accident, weight decreased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LANTUS, PRANDIN, AVANDIA, METFORMIN. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425743-2
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 05, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425745-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on May 02, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 333.1 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, early satiety, weight decreased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HUMULIN N, HUMULIN R, TOPROL, VYTORIN, LEVOXYL, AVAPRO, LASIX. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425746-8
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 240.1 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose decreased, blood glucose increased, decreased appetite, tremor. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE AND METFORMIN, DUETACT, JUNUVIA, ACTOS. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425747-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on Apr 04, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose decreased, blood glucose increased, decreased appetite, diarrhoea, dizziness, hyperchlorhydria, nausea, vision blurred. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLIPIZIDE, SYNTHROID, LISINOPRIL, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425748-1
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 05, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 246.9 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, dizziness, erythema, hypotension, nasopharyngitis, nausea. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN, ANTARA, ACTOPLUSLET, MICARDIS. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425749-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on Apr 12, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 218.0 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: weight decreased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425750-X
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 08, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 319.9 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: constipation, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, nausea, weight decreased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425751-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on May 16, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, blood glucose decreased, blood glucose increased, decreased appetite, diarrhoea, dizziness, flatulence, hypoglycaemia, nausea. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425752-3
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 21, 2007. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, malaise, nausea. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, LANTUS, LYRICA. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425753-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on Apr 25, 2007. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 197.1 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, decreased appetite, diplopia, dizziness, dyspepsia, nausea, somnolence, stomach discomfort, vision blurred. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EXANATIDE, GLUCOPHAGE, AVANDIA. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425754-7
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 10, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 300.0 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, dyspepsia, dyspnoea, headache, nausea, weight decreased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICINE. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425755-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported EXENATIDE problem on May 24, 2007. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 246.0 lb, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, decreased appetite, injection site bruising, nausea, weight decreased, wound. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EXENATIDE PEN, METFORMIN, GLYBURIDE AND METFORMIN, ACTOS. Patient recovered.
Exenatide Side Effects Report #5425756-0
EXENATIDE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 12, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with EXENATIDE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: decreased appetite, injection site pain, weight decreased. EXENATIDE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Exenatide Injection
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(ex en' a tide)Why is this medication prescribed?
Exenatide is used in combination with metformin, a sulfonylurea, or a thiazolidinedione medication to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Exenatide is in a class of medications called incretin mimetics. It works by stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin when blood sugar levels are high. Insulin helps move sugar from the blood into other body tissues where it is used for energy. Exenatide also slows the emptying of the stomach and causes a decrease in appetite. Exenatide is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Exenatide is not used instead of insulin to treat people with diabetes who need insulin.
How should this medicine be used?
Exenatide comes as a solution (liquid) in a prefilled dosing pen to inject subcutaneously (under the skin). It is usually injected twice a day within 60 minutes before the morning and evening meals. Exenatide should not be injected after meals. Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of exenatide and may switch you to a pen with a higher dose of medication if your blood sugar control has not improved after you have used exenatide for 1 month. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use exenatide injection exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Exenatide controls diabetes but does not cure it. Continue to use exenatide even if you feel well. Do not stop using exenatide without talking to your doctor.
Exenatide comes in prefilled dosing pens that contain enough medication for 60 doses (two doses a day for 1 month). You will need to buy needles separately. Ask your doctor or pharmacist what type of needles you will need to inject your medication. Be sure to read and understand the manufacturer's instructions for injecting exenatide using the pen. Also make sure you know how and when to set up a new pen. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to show you how to use the pen. Follow the directions carefully. Never remove the cartridge from the pen or attempt to add any other type of medication to the cartridge.
Always look at your exenatide solution before you inject it. It should be as clear, colorless, and fluid as water. Do not use exenatide if it is colored, cloudy, thickened, or contains solid particles, or if the expiration date on the bottle has passed.
Never reuse needles and never share needles or pens. Always remove the needle right after you inject your dose. Throw away needles in a puncture-resistant container. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how to dispose of the puncture resistant container.
Exenatide can be administered in the thigh (upper leg), abdomen (stomach), or upper arm. Use a different site for each injection, about 1 inch away from the previous injection but in the same general area (for example, the thigh). Use all available sites in the same general area before switching to a different area (for example, the upper arm). Do not use the same injection site more often than once every month.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before using exenatide injection,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to exenatide or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril, (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), and trandolapril (Mavik); diuretics (‘water pills’); aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn); and warfarin (Coumadin).
- if you are taking oral contraceptives (birth control pills) or antibiotics, take them at least 1 hour before you use exenatide injection. If you have been told to take these medications with food, take them with a meal or snack at a time when you do not use exenatide.
- tell your doctor if you drink or have ever drunk large amounts of alcohol and if you have or have ever had gallstones (solid deposits that form in the gallbladder), a high level of triglycerides (fats) in the blood, severe stomach problems, or kidney disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using exenatide, call your doctor.
- you should know that when exenatide is used in combination with a sulfonylurea medication, it may increase the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure if the antidiabetic medication that you are taking is a sulfonylurea. Your doctor may lower your dose of sulfonylurea while you are using exenatide.
- you should know that exenatide may cause weight loss and a decrease in appetite.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Be sure to follow all exercise and dietary recommendations made by your doctor or dietitian. It is important to eat a healthy diet.
Alcohol may cause a decrease in blood sugar. Ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are using exenatide.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not inject a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
This medication may cause changes in your blood sugar. You should know the symptoms of low and high blood sugar and what to do if you have these symptoms.
You may experience hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) while you are taking this medication. Your doctor will tell you what you should do if you develop hypoglycemia. He or she may tell you to check your blood sugar, eat or drink a food or beverage that contains sugar, such as hard candy or fruit juice, or get medical care. Follow these directions carefully if you have any of the following symptoms of hypoglycemia:
- shakiness
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- sweating
- nervousness or irritability
- sudden changes in behavior or mood
- headache
- numbness or tingling around the mouth
- weakness
- pale skin
- hunger
- clumsy or jerky movements
If hypoglycemia is not treated, severe symptoms may develop. Be sure that your family, friends, and other people who spend time with you know that if you have any of the following symptoms, they should get medical treatment for you immediately.
- confusion
- seizures
- loss of consciousness
Call your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) :
- extreme thirst
- frequent urination
- extreme hunger
- weakness
- blurred vision
If high blood sugar is not treated, a serious, life-threatening condition called diabetic ketoacidosis could develop. Call your doctor immediately if you have any of the these symptoms:
- dry mouth
- upset stomach and vomiting
- shortness of breath
- breath that smells fruity
- decreased consciousness
Exenatide injection may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- jittery feeling
- dizziness
- headache
- weakness
- acid stomach
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- severe stomach pain
- severe and ongoing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
- hives
- rash
- itching
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
- decreased urination
Exenatide may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Store unused exenatide pens in their original carton in the refrigerator protected from light. Once in use, store exenatide pens at room temperature (up to 77° F) protected from light. Do not freeze. Do not use exenatide if it has been frozen. Do not store exenatide pens with the needle attached. Keep exenatide pens out of the reach of children.
When traveling, be sure to keep exenatide pens dry. Unused pens should be refrigerated or at a cold temperature between 36 to 46°F;. pens that are in use can be stored at room temperature up to 77°F (not in a car glove compartment or other hot place).
Make a note of the date you first use an exenatide pen, and throw away the pen after 30 days, even if there is some solution left in the pen. Throw away any exenatide pens that are outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- severe upset stomach
- severe vomiting
- dizziness
- symptoms of hypoglycemia (See "What Side Effects can this medication cause?")
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your blood sugar and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) should be checked regularly to determine your response to exenatide. Your doctor will also tell you how to check your response to this medication by measuring your blood or urine sugar levels at home. Follow these instructions carefully.
See your dentist twice yearly; see your eye doctor regularly; get your blood pressure checked regularly.
Keep yourself and your clothes clean. Wash cuts, scrapes, and other wounds quickly, and do not let them get infected. Wear medical alert identification (a bracelet or tag) that says you have diabetes.
Do not let anyone else use your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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