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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.

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