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Byetta® Medication

Produced by Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly, Byetta® is an injectable medication prescribed in the treatment of type-2 diabetes, also known as adult-onsetdiabetes.

Byetta® is generically known as exenatide and is not safe for use in the treatment of type-1 diabetes, also known as juvenilediabetes.

Despite its effectiveness at controlling blood glucose levels, however, Byetta® medication is known to cause severe side effects in rare cases.

As a result, it's vital that Byetta® patients:

Discuss their complete medical history with their doctor before using Byetta®
Understand how to safely use the Byetta® medication before injecting this drug
Are aware of the types and symptoms of possible Byetta® side effects
Seek emergency medical care, should they develop severe Byetta® medication side effects
Meet with a Byetta® lawyer, once their health is stable, to find out if they have a legal claim against Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly

Byetta® Medication Information: How to Use a Byetta® Pen

To minimize the risk of developing Byetta® side effects, it's crucial that patients only use Byetta® as instructed. Patients taking this medication should not:

Change their dose without consulting their doctor
Inject Byetta® diabetes medication if they are unsure of how to properly do so

Guidelines for taking Byetta® include injecting this medication:

Twice a day in the morning or evening
About an hour before a meal
In the upper arm, upper thigh or stomach region

Byetta® patients should not:

Take Byetta® after eating
Consume alcohol when on a Byetta® regimen (Drinking alcohol can result in serious, potentially fatal cases of hypoglymecia, dangerously low blood sugar)

Byetta® Medication Side Effects

Common side effects associated with taking Byetta® medication doses include:

diarrhea
dizziness
headache
heartburn
jitters
loss of appetite
nausea
vomiting
weight loss

In rare instances, more serious Byetta® medication side effects will arise, including:

pancreatitis
severe hypoglycemia

If left untreated, both of these conditions will be fatal. To date, there have been 6 reported Byetta® deaths due to severe Byetta® side effects. About 40 others have reported to the FDA that they have developed serious health complications after using Byetta®.

Byetta® Lawsuits

Patients injured after using Byetta®, as well as families of deceased Byetta® patients, will be entitled to compensation for their injuries, medical bills and pain and suffering.

Injured parties can find out if they have a case by attending a free initial consultation with an experienced Byetta® lawyer. In addition to evaluating an individual's claim, Byetta® attorneys can also give patients expert advice on the best manner in which to proceed with their case.

To further encourage injured parties to pursue the settlements they deserve, Byetta® lawyers will delay payment for their services until the case is won.

Have you or a loved one been injured following use of the Byetta® medication? If so, contact us today to talk to an experienced Byetta® attorney to find out if you are entitled to a settlement.

Defective Drugs Breaking News

"Byetta® May Be Linked to Pancreatitis and Cancer"

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) researchers have found that the use of the diabetes medications Byetta® and Januvia® may increase the risk of serious problems with the pancreas. Januvia® and Byetta® are both used to treat t...

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