Exenatide

Common brands: Byetta, Metformin Hcl, Metformin Hydrochloride, Lantus, Metformin

Top reporter: Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp

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52,309

Total Reports

2,422

Serious Reports

1,762

Death Reports

Reported Reactions

Death Report Ratio: Moderate (3.37%)

Patient Demographics

Male

18,372

Female

32,750

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Exenatide.

#	Reaction	Reports	% of Total
1	BLOOD GLUCOSE INCREASED	15,474	16.3%
2	WEIGHT DECREASED	12,124	12.8%
3	NAUSEA	12,043	12.7%
4	DECREASED APPETITE	5,643	6.0%
5	BLOOD GLUCOSE DECREASED	5,517	5.8%
6	VOMITING	4,347	4.6%
7	DIARRHOEA	2,742	2.9%
8	DIZZINESS	2,674	2.8%
9	DRUG INEFFECTIVE	2,250	2.4%
10	HEADACHE	2,086	2.2%
11	INJECTION SITE PAIN	2,023	2.1%
12	PANCREATITIS	2,011	2.1%
13	INJECTION SITE BRUISING	1,843	1.9%
14	INJECTION SITE HAEMORRHAGE	1,809	1.9%
15	FATIGUE	1,760	1.9%
16	FEELING ABNORMAL	1,665	1.8%
17	INCORRECT DOSE ADMINISTERED	1,631	1.7%
18	MALAISE	1,596	1.7%
19	ASTHENIA	1,540	1.6%
20	DRUG EFFECT DECREASED	1,525	1.6%
21	TREMOR	1,519	1.6%
22	DYSPEPSIA	1,374	1.5%
23	WEIGHT INCREASED	1,370	1.4%
24	ABDOMINAL DISTENSION	1,311	1.4%
25	ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER	1,251	1.3%
26	PANCREATIC CARCINOMA	1,186	1.3%
27	CONSTIPATION	1,177	1.2%
28	HYPERHIDROSIS	1,109	1.2%
29	OFF LABEL USE	1,109	1.2%
30	GLYCOSYLATED HAEMOGLOBIN INCREASED	991	1.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.