Itching
I have been on Byetta around 6 months now with relativly few side
effects. Lately I have had itching of my skin around my chest, neck and
head. I have also noticed red marks at my injection sites which I never
had. I suspect it may be the Byetta but not sure. Anyone had anything
like this?
Thanks
Jim
March 30th, 2006 at 5:21 pm
*I would be most concerned about the red marks near your injection site - as
that could be an infection. *
**
*As for the other itching, I have had it on the left side of my chest really
bad - enough to cause irritation from my constant scratching and generalized
itching. Unfortunately, I am allergic to Benadryl. If you are not, then
you should try taking that at night to see if it gives you some relief.*
March 30th, 2006 at 9:35 pm
Hi Jim,
Same with me…I remember posting about it also…
Itching and redness at injection site. I called my Endo he said to inject in
my leg for awhile then back to the belly. It worked. Now when I get a
welt/itching I inject next time for a few days in my leg. He said it was not an
infection but a reaction to the meds. I even called the manufacturer and
reported it to them…THEY HAD NO COMPLAINTS OF THIS HAPPENING! According to
them I was the FIRST. hmmmm, i tend to think NOT.
Hope it goes well.
Alice
April 1st, 2006 at 7:46 pm
Thanks Nita I will try the benadryl
April 2nd, 2006 at 8:40 am
By any chance are you also on blood pressure medication? I was going
out of my mind with hives due to an allergic reaction to ACE
Inhibitors. It was stress-related, so it only hit me at work, which
led me to assume that it was something in my work enviroment.
Matters came to a head when my face started swelling up and I went to
the emergency room. I brought along a jackknife in case I had to
trach myself on the way, it was that bad. I had remembered to bring
along all my medications, and they singled out two blood pressure
meds as the culprits. I’ve had no trouble since.
April 2nd, 2006 at 6:26 pm
On 1/13/07, graham_toquer wrote:
<< By any chance are you also on blood pressure medication? I was going
out of my mind with hives due to an allergic reaction to ACE
Inhibitors. It was stress-related, so it only hit me at work, which
led me to assume that it was something in my work enviroment.
Matters came to a head when my face started swelling up and I went to
the emergency room. I brought along a jackknife in case I had to
trach myself on the way, it was that bad. I had remembered to bring
along all my medications, and they singled out two blood pressure
meds as the culprits. I’ve had no trouble since. >>
*I am on blood pressure medicine - Cozaar but have been taking it several
years. My severe itching problem started the very day I started the
Byetta. I have found that the side effects that I have with Byetta are
gradually becoming less of a problem. The nighttime diarrhea stopped and
the afternoon is tamed by taking Lomotil late morning or just skipping lunch
altogether or only eating yogurt. The itching is still intense but not as
frequent. I am anticipating them possibly coming back with a vengeance when
I up to the 10 in 2 weeks and will discuss better strategy with my doctor at
my next visit.
*
April 5th, 2006 at 9:45 am
Find out if that Med of yours is an ACE inhibitor. I didn’t develop
my bad reaction until I had been taking it for quite some time. One
in ten thousand do get that facial swelling, my GP said as much when
he put me on it. Mine was apparently triggered by job stress, yours
may have been triggered by the stress of going on Viagra. Changing
meds might solve the problem.
Also, if that stuff is an ACE inhibitor, beware of any sewlling in
your mouth and face. If you have it, get to the Emergency Room
immediately because it can get into yout throat and choke you.
February 5th, 2007 at 12:37 pm
Anybody have itching with Byetta? My ankles and feet especially, but
all over sometimes, too.
I stopped the Byetta for a few days on my own…no itching…then
started the Byetta again, and sure enough the second day, right back
to the itching.
Also having that "bumping and pounding" heart thing! I didn’t even
connect that to Byetta!!! Thank you for mentioning it here.
This board is really good for info. I see doctor on Friday and will
ask about these issues and also the Janumet.
February 5th, 2007 at 6:06 pm
I had the itching for the first month - especially within an hour of the
injection - but it gradually went away.
February 5th, 2007 at 9:13 pm
does the heart pounding effect go away for some of y’all or is it a
constant thing? I start the 10 pen in a few days and now i’m worried
about having the heart pounding…kinda scary. But i know everyone
one feels different things..like i didn’t get the itching thing.
Have a great day..
veronica
February 6th, 2007 at 2:03 am
Talk to your Doc. You could be having an allergic reaction to one of the
ingredients.
February 6th, 2007 at 5:49 am
Seeing doctor on Friday…I’ll ask about it then. Have stopped the
Byetta for now. Day two off the spit…no itching…
Mary
February 6th, 2007 at 11:40 am
I don’t recall having any itching, unless you mean immediatly after the shot,
where I have irritated the skin.
And I have had "heart" issues for a while, long before going on Byetta, so I
corelate anything to the drug. A little over two years ago I went to the ER,
and was admitted to the hospital for chest pains of unknown origin. They
determined it wasn’t a heart attack. I have had some pains since, but not the
same. Yesterday I went to my cardiologist for my annual check up. When I told
him of the pains (I guess I forgot about the previous pains, if it didn’t happen
yesterday or I don’t write it down, I forget) and now I am scheduled for some
catscan like test next month. He’s hoping to narrow down the source of the
problem. And for the test I have to stop taking Metformin for a bit before the
test and 48 hours afterwards. I love the concept of a noninvasive test that can
make my body explode.
Paul
veronica
February 6th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
The itching I am talking about is all over. And all day and night
long. I’ve recently been getting hives, too, on my arms, face and
legs. And the palms of my hands swell and itch and feel bruised.
Off Byetta for two days now and itching is much less. May be a
coincidence, but I’m staying off it until I see doctor.
February 7th, 2007 at 12:11 am
Hives combined with itching is almost always a sign of allergic reaction to
something.
February 8th, 2007 at 11:35 am
I’m so glad to read this about "itching", not glad that others are suffering,
but I thought I was crazy! Mine is the lower extremities - knee down, and elbow
down. I have shredded my skin, I’m covered with scratches and scabs–it’s
AWFUL! My Dr. did’nt think it was the Byetta and told me to take
anti-hystemines when I felt it coming on. Does anyone know if the pill form,
Januvea I think it is, has the same side effect???
Lisa
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February 8th, 2007 at 2:52 pm
On 5/16/07, Lisa wrote:
<< Does anyone know if the pill form, Januvea I think it is, has the same
side effect??? >>
There is no pill form of Byetta. Januvea (sp?) is a totally different class
of diabetes medication.
February 8th, 2007 at 7:06 pm
Could it be a reaction between Byetta and other medication you are
taking? This is a fairly new drug and I am always looking for
indications of any reaction or side effect.
Jim