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What Causes Diarrhea And Burping After Starting Byetta?

Hi, my name is Elizabeth Hanna and my question is..... I have started a new medication for my diabetes called Byeta. Ever since I have had diarrhea and today I started burping with a nasty smell with it. I think it's a stomach virus but I'm not sure. I'm not in any pain but I do have the diarrhea and Nasty burping. What do you think it could be?
Thu, 5 Feb 2015
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Hi,
Dear it can be side effect of medicine (byetta) you are taking .As many people using this medicine do not have these side effects.But if some people can get ,stomachache,loose motions and burping as their body adjusts to the medication.
If any of these side effect persist or worsen,tell your treating doctor promptly and follow accordingly.

Wish you best of Health.
Take care
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What Causes Diarrhea And Burping After Starting Byetta?

Hi, Dear it can be side effect of medicine (byetta) you are taking .As many people using this medicine do not have these side effects.But if some people can get ,stomachache,loose motions and burping as their body adjusts to the medication. If any of these side effect persist or worsen,tell your treating doctor promptly and follow accordingly. Wish you best of Health. Take care