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Side Effects to Report
Some side effects of Bydureon are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:- Symptoms of low blood sugar, which is most likely to occur when Bydureon is combined with other diabetes drugs, such as:
- Sweating
- Shakiness
- Extreme hunger
- Dizziness
- Cold sweats
- Blurry vision
- Changes in behavior, such as irritability
- Loss of coordination
- Difficulty speaking
- Confusion
- Seizures
- Signs of pancreatitis, such as:
- Persistent severe abdominal (stomach) pain
- Back pain
- Vomiting
- Worsening of diabetes, which can sometimes occur in people who develop antibodies to Bydureon
- Signs of an allergic reaction, such as:
- An unexplained rash
- Hives
- Itching
- Unexplained swelling, especially of the mouth, lips, or throat
- Wheezing
- Difficulty breathing
- Signs of thyroid cancer, such as:
- A lump in the neck
- Difficulty swallowing
- Shortness of breath
- A persistent hoarse voice
- Increased calcitonin blood levels (found using a blood test).
In rats, Bydureon, as well as other similar medications, increased the risk for medullary thyroid cancer (MTC). At this time, it is unknown if there may be a similar risk in humans.