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Byetta

  

Byetta (exenatide) is a drug which was approved by the FDA in 2005 to help reduce blood sugar levels in persons with type 2 Diabetes. Manufactured by Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Eli Lilly & Co., Byetta has been linked to reports of serious and potentially life threatening injuries, including altered kidney function and renal failure.

In November 2009, the FDA announced that new prescribing information would be added about reports of Byetta side effects linked to renal failure and other kidney problems. The FDA indicated that at least 78 reports have been received of users experiencing altered kidney function, including at least 62 reports of kidney failure on Byetta.

As a result of the post-marketing reports, the FDA notified healthcare providers and patients to watch for signs of Byetta kidney side effects, which could include:

  • Changes in urine color
  • Changes in frequency of urination or the amount of urine
  • Unexplained swelling of the hands or feet
  • Fatigue
  • Changes in appetite or digestion
  • Dull ache in the mid-to-low back.

    The most common side effects of Byetta include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, which the FDA suggested could be a contributing factor in the reports of kidney problems with Byetta. This is a serious and possibly life-threatening issue, as altered kidney function could lead to a build-up of waste products in the blood, which could result in serious injury or death.

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