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Published on: 11/2/2009
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"Health-care professionals and patients taking Byetta should pay close attention to any signs or symptoms of kidney problems," Dr. Amy Egan, of the Division of Metabolism and Endocrinology Products at the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said in an FDA news release.
"Patients also should be aware that problems with kidney function could lead to changes in urine color, frequency of urination or the amount of urine, unexplained swelling of the hands or feet, fatigue, changes in appetite or digestion, or dull ache in the mid- to lower back," Egan said.
She advised patients with any of these symptoms to immediately consult with a health-care professional.