A nashville byetta lawyer breaks down the requirements for a byetta lawsuit and looks at who is eligible for a byetta lawsuit

If you suffered Byetta side effects contact a Nashville Byetta lawyer today you may be eligible for a Byettta lawsuit

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

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, or another o of the major Byetta side effects, 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). 

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Read on as Nashville Byetta Lawyer Timothy L. Miles breaks down the requirements for a Byetta lawsuit and takes a look at who is eligible for a Byetta lawsuit.

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WHAT IS BYETTA?

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.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH BYETTA, DOES IT CAUSE SERIOUS BYETTA SIDE EFFECTS?

​​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

With other ​Byetta side effects, 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)

With other ​Byetta side effects, 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, AND I AM ELIGIBLE FOR A BYETTA LAWSUIT, WHAT IS A BYETTA LAWSUIT?

Contact a Nashville Byetta lawyer if you developed serious Byetta side effects

A Byetta Lawsuit is a demand from the defendants for monetary compensation by patients who took Byetta and subsequently developed serious Byetta Side Effects. The lawsuits allege the defendants made a defective drug and failed to warn physicians about its carcinogenic properties. If you suffered Byetta Side Effects​ and are eligible for a Byetta lawsuit, you may possibly be entitled to substantial compensation. A Nashville Byetta Lawyer can answer these questions and is available anytime just give us a call or submit this form for a free case evaluation to see if you are eligible for a Byetta lawsuit. ​

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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)

​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.  A Nashville Byetta lawyer can explain in further detail so give a Nashville Byetta lawyer a call today.

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 I SUFFERED BYETTA SIDE EFFECTS AND I AM ELIGIBLE FOR A BYETTA LAWSUIT, HOW DOES A BYETTA LAWSUIT WORK?

​​If you meet the requirements for a Byetta lawsuit, and are eligible for a Byetta lawsuit, before it is filed with the court, your Nashville Byetta lawyer will fully explain the process and will then need to ask you a few questions concerning the circumstances of you diagnoses, how long you have been taking Byetta, your medical history and how your Byetta side effects have affected your life.

Your Nashville Byetta lawyer will then draft what is known as a complaint. This will be a multi-page document explaining why the defendant is responsible for your injuries and what damages (that is, compensation) you are seeking.

Once your complaint is filed with the court, your Byetta Lawsuit officially begins. From here, it will be a lot of back and forth between your Nashville Byetta lawyer and the attorney(s) for the defendant in an attempt to resolve the matter. The attorneys may take review documents, take depositions, issue subpoenas, hire experts, calculate damages, attend hearings, and file motions, briefs, evidence or other documents with the court during the stages of the lawsuit.

If your Byetta lawsuit is not dismissed and a settlement cannot be reached, the case will proceed to a jury trial. A Nashville Byetta lawyer  will be fully prepared to try your Byetta lawsuit.

IF I AM ELIGIBLE FOR A BYETTA LAWSUIT AND I DECIDE TO FILE A BYETTA LAWSUIT, HOW INVOLVED WILL I HAVE TO BE

If you suffered Byetta side effects and you are eligible for a Byetta Lawsuit and decide to file a Byetta Lawsuit, your primary responsibilities as a plaintiff are as follows:

• Regularly meeting with your Nashville Byetta lawyer in person or on the phone.
• Reviewing certain pleadings and motions for accuracy before they are filed with the court by your Nashville Byetta lawyer.
• Participating in the discovery process which includes:
  • Gathering and turning over to the defendant all documents in your possession relative to you claim.
  • Answering written questions under oath.
  • Possibly admitting or denying certain factual statements under oath.  
  • Giving a deposition which is a proceeding outside of court but under oath in which the defendant’s attorney asked you questions about you Byetta side effects and the testimony is taken down by a court reporter. 
• If your Byetta lawsuit is not dismissed or settled and goes to trial, you will have to attend the trial and testify.  

 
While this may not be every single thing you are required to do, it is the bulk of your responsibilities as a plaintiff.  When you meet with your Nashville Byetta lawyer, he will explain your responsibilities in greater detail.

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 a Byetta Byetta lawsuit and possibly substantial compensation. (855) Tim-M-Law (855-846-6529)​.