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Since its 2005 introduction, Byetta has caused a number of patients to develop serious, potentially life-threatening health problems. Byetta is an injectable medication for type 2-diabetes that is produced by Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly.

While no nationwide Byetta recall has been issued to date, in January 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated that Amylin and Eli Lilly include more prominent, stricter warning labels on Byetta's packaging.

As reports of Byetta-related complications continued to pour into the FDA, in August 2008, the FDA also issued a national alert to healthcare professionals, informing them of the risks associated with Byetta use, as well as what to do should patients develop Byetta side effects.

Byetta Side Effects

In most cases, patients will only experience mild, treatable Byetta side effects, including:

• diarrhea
• dizziness
• headaches
• heartburn
• nausea
• shakiness
• vomiting

These Byetta side effects, which can affect anywhere from six to 44 percent of Byetta patients, are no cause for alarm, as they typically pass on their own and don't threaten patients' lives.

However, in rare cases, patients will develop severe, life threatening Byetta side effects, which may include:

• acute pancreatitis, a swelling of the pancreas marked by pain and immediate onset of symptoms
• hemorrhagic pancreatitis, pancreatic swelling that causes internal bleeding
• necrotizing pancreatitis, pancreatic swelling characterized by tissue death and severe infection (As the most severe form of pancreatitis, necrotizing pancreatitis requires immediate medical treatment.)
• severe allergic reactions, which are indicated by facial swelling, rashes and hives
• severe diarrhea and dehydration
• severe hyperglycemia, dangerously high levels of blood sugar
• severe hypoglycemia, dangerously low levels of blood sugar

Who's at Risk?

While the risk of developing Byetta side effects will vary from patient to patient, those who are most likely to experience complications after using Byetta include patients with a history of:

• dialysis
• digestive disorders
• ketoacidosis (a potentially fatal condition in which the blood contains dangerous levels of ketones in the blood due to severe insulin deficiency)
• kidney disorders (including renal failure)
• severe allergies
• stomach problems

To reduce your risk, be sure to discuss your complete medical history with your doctor before starting a course of Byetta.

Also, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning on becoming pregnant, talk to your doctor. Since the effects of Byetta on babies are unknown, you and your doctor will have to weigh the risks versus the benefits of using Byetta in your particular case.

While Byetta recalls have yet to be issued, patients affected by severe Byetta side effects will likely be entitled to monetary compensation via a personal injury lawsuit. In fact, in August 2008, a Virginian man filed the first-ever Byetta lawsuit in the San Diego County Court.

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 physical, emotional and financial losses.