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First introduced in 2005, Byetta® is a type 2 diabetes medication that helps the pancreas produce and regulate its insulin production more effectively. Byetta® comes in pen-form, allowing users to easily inject themselves without having to measure or adjust their doses.

Unfortunately, while Byetta® has revolutionized some aspects of type 2-diabetes treatment, it has also caused some individuals to experience serious health complications, including pancreatitis.

What is Pancreatitis?

Pancreatitis is a potentially fatal condition in which swelling of the pancreas causes bleeding and tissue death. While pancreatitis is generally caused by gallstones and/or alcoholism, it can also result from genetic predispositions and use of certain medications, such as Byetta®.

To date, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received 30 reports of patients developing pancreatitis after taking Byetta®. As of August 2008, two patients have died from Byetta®-related pancreatitis.

Acute versus Chronic Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis can present itself in one of two forms:

• Acute pancreatitis develops suddenly and is marked by severe pain. Despite treatment, many cases of acute pancreatitis are fatal.
• Chronic pancreatitis refers to a milder inflammation of the pancreas that develops over longer periods of time. At times, chronic pancreatitis can erupt into acute swelling, similar to that of acute pancreatitis.

Without treatment, this condition can be fatal, as it typically contributes to the development of more serious health complications, such as pancreatic cancer.

According to the FDA and medical experts, when problematic, Byetta® results in acute pancreatitis (rather than chronic pancreatitis).

Pancreatitis Symptoms

If you are taking Byetta®, be sure to regularly visit your doctor, as frequently monitoring your health can help your doctor pinpoint the early signs of acute pancreatitis.

Additionally, it's important for you to understand the symptoms of acute pancreatitis, as it can help you recognize potentially serious complications between doctors' visits.

The symptoms of acute pancreatitis include:

• Cullen's sign (bruising around the belly button and lower abdominals)
• decreased appetite, diarrhea
• fatty, pale or particularly foul smelling stool
• fever and/or chills, shock
• Grey-Turner's sign (bruising along the abdomen)
• intense upper abdominal pain that radiates to the back
• nausea and vomiting

If you start to experience any combinations of the above symptoms, seek immediate medical attention.

Acute pancreatitis patients typically need hospitalization (in the intensive care unit), surgery and/or medication to recover. While milder cases of acute pancreatitis can subside in a week or less, moderate to serious instances will take significantly longer – if recovery is still possible.

Following an Acute Pancreatitis Diagnosis: Byetta® Lawsuits

Byetta® users diagnosed with acute pancreatitis will need to pursue immediate and long-term treatments to stabilize their health and ensure their survival.

Affected patients should consult a personal injury lawyer who specializes in handling Byetta® cases to see if they have a legal claim.

Those who develop acute pancreatitis after using Byetta® (as well as family members of deceased Byetta® users) will likely have a case against Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lily, the two manufacturers of this medication.

Have you been injured after taking Byetta®?

If so, contact us today to talk to an experienced Byetta® lawyer who can help you pursue your legal claim and recover compensation for your losses, including medical and treatment costs, financial loss and emotional pain and suffering.

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