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Byetta®, produced by Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly, is an injectable medication for type 2-diabetes. While Byetta® can be effective for some type 2-diabetes patients, for others, this medication can cause a range of mild to severe side effects, including pancreatitis and death.

To date, two patients have died after using Byetta®.

To reduce your risk of developing Byetta® side effects, discuss your full medical history with your doctor before using this medication. Similarly, it's crucial that you take time to thoroughly understand all Byetta® warnings, as knowing potential health complications (and their symptoms) can help you identify and treat Byetta® side effects, should they arise.

Byetta® Side Effects

A person's health, age and medical history will all play a role in whether (s)he develops Byetta® side effects. The range of health problems associated with Byetta® use includes:

• headache
• heartburn and/or upset stomach
• hyperglycemia (dangerously high blood sugar)
• hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar)
• loss of appetite
• pancreatitis (a swelling of the pancreas gland that can result in bleeding, tissue death and fatal infection)
• severe allergic reactions
• severe diarrhea and dehydration
• sweating
• vomiting
• weight loss

Given this vast range of possible Byetta® side effects, in August 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated that Amylin and Eli Lilly include stricter, more prominent warnings on Byetta's® packaging.

Byetta® Warnings of Medical History

Be sure to tell your doctor if you have a history of:

• any allergies
• digestive tract disorders (including diabetic gastroparesis, a slower digestive process resulting from diabetes)
• ketoacidosis (a severe blood condition that results from uncontrolled diabetes)
• kidney problems
• renal (kidney) failure

Any of these conditions can increase your risk of developing Byetta® complications.

Other Byetta® Warnings

In addition to the known side effects associated with Byetta® use, here are some other important Byetta® warnings patients should know before using this medication:

• Avoid taking Byetta® if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning on getting pregnant, as the effects of this medication on fetuses and newborns are currently unknown.
  
• Byetta® is NOT a form of insulin and, therefore, should not be used to treat type 1-diabetes.
  
• Stop using Byetta® if you start developing skin rashes, facial swelling or other signs of allergic reaction.
  
• The risk of hypoglycemia is significantly increased for those taking Byetta® with the following medications: Diabinese, Amaryl, Glucotrol, DiaBeta, Orinase and Glucoovance.

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 win your much deserved Byetta® settlement.

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