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Byetta
Byetta Has Been Reported to Cause Acute Pancreatitis and Renal Failure
Byetta is an injectible drug used to treat diabetes. It is made by Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. and marketed by Eli Lilly & Co. Byetta was approved for use in the United States in 2005. More than 700,000 people all over the world have now used this drug.
In August of 2008, the FDA issued a report to healthcare professionals indicating that they had received 6 cases of hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis in patients taking the drug. In October of 2007, an FDA alert was issued because they had reviewed 30 postmarketing reports of acute pancreatitis in patients. It was suspected that Byetta was the cause in some of the cases. In November of 2009, the FDA announced a link to dozens of cases of altered kidney function and renal failure.
If you are using Byetta please contact your doctor before discontinuing use. You should also be aware of the following symptoms of acute pancreatitis or kidney problems:
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Nausea
Fever associated with any other symptom
Unusual swelling
Unexplained back ache
If you experience any of these symptoms while on Byetta you should see your doctor. If you suffered from acute pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer or renal failure you should contact the Alabama drug recall lawyers at the Taylor Law Firm. We are handling many Byetta cases and can help you determine if you have a valid claim. Call us at 855.646.4355 for a free evaluation, or describe your situation to us through our contact form.
We represent clients nationwide, including the states of Alabama, Florida and Mississippi, the cities of Mobile, Pensacola, Biloxi, Pascagoula, Gulfport and all of Mobile and Baldwin Counties.
