Please note, The Schmidt Firm, LLP is no longer accepting Byetta claims. If you feel that you may have a potential case, we urge you to locate another law firm adequately suited to handle your claim.

Byetta, manufactured by Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has been linked to serious, life-threatening side effects and death. More specifically, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration has reported that Byetta has been linked to hemorrhagic and/or necrotizing pancreatitis.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting Byetta induced pancreatitis and death claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has taken Byetta and developed pancreatitis, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please click here to contact our Dangerous Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

What is the problem with Byetta?

On August 18, 2008 the FDA issued a new warning regarding the type 2 diabetes drug, Byetta. According to the FDA website, they have received an additional 6 cases of hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis in patients taking Byetta … “all patients required hospitalization, two patients died and four patients were recovering at time of reporting.”

The most recent announcement follows a similar announcement made in October 2007 where the FDA stated that they had reviewed 30 postmarketing reports of acute pancreatitis in patients taking Byetta.

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.

Do I Have a Byetta Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting Byetta induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured by Byetta, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Dangerous Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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