Optional intermediate doses The chart above includes several "optional intermediate" doses at 0.75mg, 1.25mg, 1.5mg, and 2.0mg
It is prescribed for major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, bulimia nervosa, and other conditions
The most important serious side effects include acute pancreatitis (severe persistent abdominal pain radiating to the back, though clinical trials found similar pancreatitis rates to comparators), severe dehydration from persistent vomiting or diarrhea (signs include dizziness, decreased urination, extreme thirst), gallbladder disease including cholecystitis or cholelithiasis (right upper quadrant pain, fever, jaundice), severe allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, swelling of face or throat), and severe hypoglycemia when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas (confusion, loss of consciousness, seizures)
Exenatide: a review from pharmacology to clinical practice