5 things you need to know about a byetta lawsuit from a nashville byetta lawyer

Call a Nashville Byetta lawyer today if you suffered Byetta side effects, you could be eligible for a Byetta lawsuit

Byetta (exenatide) was the first of a new class drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes drugs known as glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists which generated a lot of early excitement with added benefits including a low risk of hypoglycemia and successful weight loss. However, early optimism was halted by reports that Byetta and similar drugs were a possible risk factor for pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer.​

There have been hundreds of pancreatic cancer lawsuits filed against the manufacturers of Byetta, Victoza, Janument, and Januvia.  These lawsuits were all transferred the Southern District of California by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation for coordinated and pretrial discovery and proceedings.  A ruling by the trial judge in 2015 appeared to end the case until a recent court of appeals decision in favor of the Byetta plaintiffs holding their claims may proceed in federal court.

If you or a loved one took Byetta and were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, contact Nashville Byetta  lawyer Timothy L. Miles today for a free case evaluation to see if you are eligible for Byetta lawsuit and possible entitled to substantial damages. (855) Tim-M-Law (855-846-6529).

Read on to learn five things you should know about a Byetta lawsuit from a Nashville Byetta Lawyer.

WHAT IS BYETTA?

If you took Byetta and developed Byetta side effects, call a Nashville Byetta lawyer today

​Byetta (exenatide) is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist.  A receptor agonist drug means that it binds to a certain receptor and causes the same action as the substance that normally binds to that receptor.  Byetta, by binding to and activating the GLP-1 receptor, tells your body to release more insulin, stops the body from releasing more sugar, and slows down digestion.

Byetta is a solution for injection available in pre‑filled pens of 5mcg or 10 mcg. The shots are given by the patient twice a day by injection under the skin in the abdomen, thigh or upper arm. ​The starting dose of Byetta is 5 mcg, twice a day before a meal.  After four weeks, the dose can be increased to 10 mcg depending ​on how well your blood sugar levels respond to Byetta injections.

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WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH BYETTA?

​Incretin mimetic drugs such as Byetta regulate the production of incretin, a type of hormone that stimulates the release of insulin in the body. Byetta does this by injecting patients with a substance that mimics a particular incretin called Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1).  Byetta lawsuits allege this process overstimulates the pancreas causing cells in the pancreas to multiply resulting in pancreatic cancer.

BYETTA SIDE EFFECTS

​Byetta side effects include, among others:

• Pancreatic inflammation
• Pancreatitis
• Chronic pancreatitis
• Acute pancreatitis
• Necrotizing pancreatitis
• Hemorrhagic pancreatitis
• Pancreatic cancer
• Thyroid cancer
• Kidney damage
• Low blood-sugar (hypoglycemia)
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Decreased appetite
• And more

Certain people can have an allergic reaction after taking Byetta. The symptoms of a mild allergic reaction can include:

• skin rash
• itchiness
• flushing (warmth and redness in your skin)

A more severe allergic reaction to Byetta is rare but possible.  The symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can include:

• swelling under your skin, typically in your eyelids, lips, hands, or feet
• swelling of your tongue, mouth, or throat
• trouble breathing
• chest tightness

You should call your doctor right away if you have a severe allergic reaction to Byetta and if your symptoms feel life threatening you should call 911.

IF I SUFFERED BYETTA SIDE EFFECTS, AM I ELIGIBLE FOR A BYETTA LAWSUIT?

​​​If you meet the following criteria, you may be eligible for a Byetta lawsuit:

• You were prescribed Byetta for type-2 diabetes and took the drug as directed
• You developed pancreatic cancer after starting Byetta therapy
• Pancreatic cancer caused you to suffer damages (such as medical expenses and loss of income)
• Developed other serious Byetta side effects

​Plaintiffs eligible for a Byetta lawsuit may also seek claims related to the wrongful death of a loved one who was prescribed Byetta and developed fatal pancreatic cancer.

IF I SUFFERED BYETTA SIDE EFECTS AND I AM ELIGIBLE FOR A BYETTA LAWSUIT, HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HIRE A NASHVILLE BYETTA LAWYER?

It does not cost anything to hire a Nashville Byetta lawyer.  We take all cases on a contingency basis which means we do not get paid unless we win your case. A Nashville Byetta lawyer can explain the process and answer any questions you may have including whether you are eligible for a Byetta lawsuit.​

IF YOU SUFFERED BYETTA SIDE EFFECTS, CALL A NASHVILLE BYETTA LAWYER IF YOU TOOK BYETTA AND WERE DIAGNOSED WITH PANCREATIC CANCER

​​​If you or a loved one took Byetta and were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, you may be eligible to file a Byetta lawsuit. Contact Nashville Byetta lawyer Timothy L. Miles today and see if you meet the requirements for a Byetta lawsuit and could be eligible for substantial compensation. (855) Tim-M-Law (855-846-6529)​.

nashville byetta lawyer timothy l. miles

​HomeTimothy L. Miles is a nationally recognized shareholder and consumer rights attorney raised in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Miles was recently selected by Martindale-Hubbell® and ALM as a 2023 Top Ranked Lawyer, 2023 Top Rated Litigator and a 2023 Elite Lawyer of the South. Mr. Miles also maintains the AVPreeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, their highest rating for both legal ability and ethics. Mr. Miles is a member of the prestigious Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers: The National Trial Lawyers Association, a superb rated attorney by Avvo, a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by Premier Lawyers of America (2019) and recognized as a Distinguished Lawyer, Recognizing Excellence in Securities Law, by Lawyers of Distinction (2019). Mr. Miles has published over sixty articles on various issues of the law, including class actions, whistleblower cases, products liability, securities fraud, civil procedure, corporate formation, corporate takeover litigation, derivative lawsuits, and more.  ​Visit our website.