Byetta Kidney and Renal Side Effects Attorneys
Missouri • Kansas • Southern Illinois
Byetta is used to treat diabetes and made by Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Eli Lilly & Co. The drug first hit the market in June 2005 and has now been used by more than 700,000 patients worldwide.
In November of 2009, the FDA announced that Byetta, a type 2 diabetes drug, had been linked to dozens of cases of altered kidney function, including 62 cases of renal failure . This follows an August 2008 report that some patients taking Byetta suffered from severe pancreatitis .
Current users of Byetta who are concerned should contact their doctor before discontinuing use. They should also immediately contact their doctor if they experience symptoms of acute pancreatitis or kidney problems. The symptoms include:
- Abdominal pains
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Swollen and tender abdomen
- Rapid pulse
- Nausea
- Unexplained swelling in the extremities
- Increases in blood pressure
- Lethargy
- Changes in appetite or digestion
- A dull ache in the mid to lower back.
Only a qualified pharmaceutical lawyer can help you determine if you have a case. At Brown & Crouppen our experienced team of defective drug lawyers provides tough, aggressive representation for Byetta victims and their families. Call Brown & Crouppen toll-free at 888-842-7944 for your free legal consultation, or save time with our online contact form.
