Byetta - Side Effects, Lawsuits, Attorneys
The FDA has recently issued a black box warning - its strongest warning - for the prescription drug Byetta. This drug is used by thousands of people to help treat symptoms associated with Type 2 diabetes. Lately this defective drug has been found to cause pancreatitis in several patients, hence the warning by the U.S. government.
Byetta, marketed by Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Eli Lilly & Co, has been used by more than a half a million people since it was introduced to the market in June of 2005. In the summer of 2008, the FDA announced that instances of severe Byetta side effects, such as pancreatitis and in severe cases, death, would result in the government issuing a black box warning for this defective drug. While short of a full recall, a black box warning is designed to illustrate the known side effects of a certain drug and to educate consumers about any inherent dangers.
Due to increased awareness regarding the side effects of Byetta, numerous victims have been appealing to the judicial system to help them with mounting medical bills and emotional toil. The consumer attorneys at Levin, Simes, Kaiser & Gornick have established a reputation as leading Byetta lawyers who have dedicated their careers to helping victims receive the justice they deserve. If you feel you have been afflicted with a dangerous medical condition due to the use of a defective drug such as gadolinium based contrast agents or Byetta , please call 800-901-4001 (toll free).