Nationwide Byetta Lawsuit

On August 18, 2008 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health warning concerning the popular type 2 diabetes drug Byetta.  This most recent FDA warning is in addition to the October 2007 warning issued regarding over 30 cases of acute pancreatitis.

If you or a loved one have developed a form of pancreatitis while taking Byetta, you should contact an Injury Help Network attorney immediately.  You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and/or loss and our lawyers can help.

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FDA Byetta Pancreatitis Update

Update 8/18/2008:  Since issuing Information for Healthcare Professionals in October 2007, FDA has received reports of 6 cases of hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis in patients taking Byetta. Byetta is a medicine given by subcutaneous injection to help treat adults with type 2 diabetes. Of the 6 cases of hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis, all patients required hospitalization, two patients died and four patients were recovering at time of reporting.  Byetta was discontinued in all 6 cases.   

Byetta and other potentially suspect drugs should be promptly discontinued if pancreatitis is suspected.  There are no signs or symptoms that distinguish acute hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis associated with Byetta from the less severe form of pancreatitis.  If pancreatitis is confirmed, initiate appropriate treatment and carefully monitor the patient until recovery.  Byetta should not be restarted.  Consider antidiabetic therapies other than Byetta in patients with a history of pancreatitis.

FDA is working with the maker of Byetta, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., to add stronger and more prominent warnings in the product label about the risk of acute hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis.

Do I Have a Byetta Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one have developed a form of pancreatitis while taking Byetta, you should contact an Injury Help Network attorney immediately.  You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and/or loss and our lawyers can help.