Byetta and Hyperthyroidism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hyperthyroidism is reported as a side effect among people who take Byetta (exenatide synthetic), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Diovan, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperthyroidism when taking Byetta. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 60,421 people who have side effects when taking Byetta from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Byetta?

Byetta has active ingredients of exenatide synthetic. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 60,818 Byetta users. Check the latest studies of Byetta.

What is Hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism (over activity of the thyroid gland) is found to be associated with 1,040 drugs and 1,425 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperthyroidism.

On Nov, 12, 2025

60,421 people reported to have side effects when taking Byetta.
Among them, 28 people (0.05%) have Hyperthyroidism.

Among these 28 people:

How long have people been on Byetta when they have Hyperthyroidism? *

What is the gender of people who have Hyperthyroidism when taking Byetta? *

female: 85.71 %
male: 14.29 %

What is the age of people who have Hyperthyroidism when taking Byetta? *

What are other drugs people take besides Byetta? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperthyroidism? *

Weight Decreased: 12 people, 42.86%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 25.00%
Blood Glucose Increased: 7 people, 25.00%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 4 people, 14.29%
Dizziness: 4 people, 14.29%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 4 people, 14.29%
Thyrotoxic Crisis (a life threatening condition due to excess secretion of thyroid hormone): 3 people, 10.71%
Thyroid Diseases: 3 people, 10.71%
Blood Glucose Decreased: 3 people, 10.71%
Glycosylated Haemoglobin Increased: 3 people, 10.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 17.86%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 10.71%
Cardiac Disorder: 3 people, 10.71%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 2 people, 7.14%
Pain: 2 people, 7.14%
Thyroid Diseases: 2 people, 7.14%
Vitamin D Abnormal: 1 person, 3.57%
Asthma: 1 person, 3.57%
Blood Calcium Abnormal: 1 person, 3.57%
Blood Glucose Increased: 1 person, 3.57%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Dulani S, Dulani R, Lele S, Diagavane S, Anjankar S, Jaiswal N, Subramaniam PS, Juneja R, "Chronic Subdural Haematoma in a Case of Hyperthyroidism Presenting with Papilledema", Chinese Medicine, 2012 Dec .
Dulani S, Dulani R, Lele S, Diagavane S, Anjankar S, Jaiswal N, Subramaniam PS, Juneja R, "Chronic Subdural Haematoma in a Case of Hyperthyroidism Presenting with Papilledema", Chinese Medicine, 2012 Dec .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on exenatide synthetic (the active ingredients of Byetta) and Byetta (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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