Combine Byetta and Metformin

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Byetta

and Metformin

Combine Byetta with Metformin. To make a decision about taking Byetta and Metformin, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Byetta and Metformin have 44 combined Side Effects total
16 are Life Threatening
13 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Byetta

Byetta is also known by the generic name Exenatide

USES:
Exenatide is used along with other oral diabetes medications (e.g., metformin, chlorpropamide, glipizide, glyburide) and a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent diabetes). Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Exenatide acts like the natural blood sugar-lowering hormone called incretin. It works in several ways, especially by stimulating the release of the body's natural insulin in response to high sugar levels after a meal, thereby lowering your blood sugar.

Exenatide is not a substitute for insulin if you require insulin treatment. This medication should not be used in patients with Type 1 diabetes or for the treatment of extremely high blood sugars (diabetic ketoacidosis).

Uses of Metformin

USES:
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes). Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce. It also decreases the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb.

Byetta and Metformin Combined Have 16 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Byetta combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Byetta combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Discolored Spots and Small Elevations of the Skin - Maculopapular Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Byetta combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Byetta combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Byetta combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Increased Blood Acidity due to High Levels of Lactic Acid - Lactic Acidosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Byetta combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of Pancreas associated with Tissue Death - Necrotizing Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Byetta combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Intense Abdominal Pain - Acute Abdominal Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Byetta combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Byetta combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Byetta combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Kidney Failure - Renal Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Byetta combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Byetta combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Byetta combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Megaloblastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Byetta combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Signs and Symptoms at Injection Site - Injection Site Sequelae is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Byetta combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Metformin and Byetta combined

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Byetta and Metformin Combined have 13 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Byetta and Metformin combined

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Byetta and Metformin combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Byetta and Metformin combined

Excessive Sweating - Hyperhidrosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Byetta and Metformin combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Byetta and Metformin combined

Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Byetta and Metformin combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Byetta and Metformin combined

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Byetta and Metformin combined

Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Byetta and Metformin combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Byetta and Metformin combined

Swelling of the Abdomen - Abdominal Swelling is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Byetta and Metformin combined

Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Byetta and Metformin combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Byetta and Metformin combined

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Byetta and Metformin Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Byetta and Metformin.

Byetta has 13 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Byetta.

Byetta Subcutaneous Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Chronic Renal Failure Syndrome - Serious Long-Term Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Byetta.

Pancreatitis is a contraindication of Byetta.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Byetta.

Relative Contraindications

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Byetta.

Gastroparesis - Stomach Muscle Paralysis and Decreased Function is a contraindication of Byetta.

Hypoglycemic Disorder - Low Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Byetta.

Severe Diarrhea is a contraindication of Byetta.

Severe Vomiting is a contraindication of Byetta.

Contraindication Warnings

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Byetta.

Biliary Calculus - Gallstones is a contraindication of Byetta.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Byetta.

Renal Disease with Mild to Moderate Renal Function Impairment - Mild to Moderate Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Byetta.

Renal Transplant - Kidney Transplant is a contraindication of Byetta.

Metformin has 26 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Metformin.

Metformin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Acute Decompensated Heart Failure - Suddenly Serious Symptoms of Heart Failure is a contraindication of Metformin.

Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Metformin.

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Metformin.

Cardiogenic Shock - Blood Circulation Failure due to Serious Heart Condition is a contraindication of Metformin.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Metformin.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Metformin.

Ketoacidosis is a contraindication of Metformin.

Lactic Acidosis - Increased Blood Acidity due to High Levels of Lactic Acid is a contraindication of Metformin.

Metabolic Acidosis - Excess Body Acid is a contraindication of Metformin.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Metformin.

Radiography with IV Iodinated Contrast Agent - X-Ray Study with Intravenous Iodine Contrast Agent is a contraindication of Metformin.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Metformin.

Sepsis Syndrome is a contraindication of Metformin.

Severe Hypoxemia - Serious Lack of Oxygen in the Blood is a contraindication of Metformin.

Shock is a contraindication of Metformin.

Surgical Procedure - Recent Operation is a contraindication of Metformin.

Trauma - Injury is a contraindication of Metformin.

Relative Contraindications

Adrenocortical Insufficiency - Decreased Function of the Adrenal Gland is a contraindication of Metformin.

Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Metformin.

Fever is a contraindication of Metformin.

Hypoglycemic Disorder - Low Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Metformin.

Infection is a contraindication of Metformin.

Pituitary Insufficiency - Pituitary Hormone Deficiency is a contraindication of Metformin.

Severe Diarrhea is a contraindication of Metformin.

Severe Vomiting is a contraindication of Metformin.

Contraindication Warnings

Vitamin B12 Deficiency - Inadequate Vitamin B12 is a contraindication of Metformin.

Byetta - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include severe nausea, severe vomiting and rapidly dropping blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), resulting in confusion, fainting, sweating, fast heartbeat.

Metformin - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, severe nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, rapid breathing, slow/irregular heartbeat.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.