Acute Pancreatitis & Byetta®

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The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has linked the popular type 2 diabetes drug Byetta to a number of serious, life-threatening side effects including pancreatitis, hemorrhagic pancreatitis, necrotizing pancreatitis and death.

IMPORTANT: There are no signs or symptoms that distinguish acute hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis associated with Byetta from the less severe form of pancreatitis.

If you or a loved one have developed pancreatitis while taking Byetta, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.

Breaking News – Michael E. Schmidt Files First Byetta Lawsuit in the Country

AMYLIN PHARMACEUTICALS DIABETES DRUG BYETTA® THE FOCUS OF CALIFORNIA LAWSUIT – (8/19/08) A Virginia man yesterday filed what is believed to be the first personal injury lawsuit stemming from injuries associated with the use of Byetta®, an injectable medication for diabetes.

What is Acute Pancreatitis?

Acute pancreatitis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas. Depending on its severity, it can have severe complications and high mortality despite treatment. While mild cases are often successfully treated with conservative measures, such as NPO (abstaining from any oral intake) and IV fluid rehydration, severe cases may require admission to the ICU or even surgery (often more than one intervention) to deal with complications of the disease process.

What are the Symptoms & Signs of Acute Pancreatitis?

According to the Mayo Clinic, Acute pancreatitis comes on suddenly, usually with mild to severe pain in your upper abdomen that may radiate to your back and occasionally to your chest. The pain may be nearly constant for hours or even days and is likely to become worse when you drink alcohol or eat. Bending forward or curling into a fetal position may provide temporary relief.

Other signs and symptoms of acute pancreatitis include:

Nausea and vomiting
Fever
Rapid pulse
Swollen, tender abdomen
In severe cases, dehydration and low blood pressure, internal bleeding, and shock

You may have repeated episodes of acute pancreatitis and recover fully from each one. Still, every attack is a serious illness that can damage your pancreas and cause life-threatening complications.

Additional Information:

FDA Video: Pancreatitis in Patients Taking Byetta for Diabetes

Below is an excellent video published by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), which warns patients of the link between pancreatitis and Byetta.

Read the Full Transcript: Pancreatitis in Patients Taking Byetta for Diabetes

Do I Have a Byetta Lawsuit?

The Defective Drug & Products Liability Litigation Groups at our law firm are an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in Byetta lawsuits. We are pursuing individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Byetta side effects and pancreatitis cases in all 50 states.

If you or a loved one have developed pancreatitis while taking Byetta, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.