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If you took Byetta for type-2 diabetes and took the drug as directed and developed pancreatic cancer after starting Byetta therapy or other serious Byetta side effects , contact Nashville Byetta lawyer Timothy L. Miles today to see if you are eligible for a Byetta lawsuit or to join a Byetta class action  if you meet the requirement for a Byetta lawsuit. 

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Everything You Need to Know about a Byetta Lawsuit From a Nashville Byetta Lawyer

If you took Byetta and developed Byetta side effects, call a 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 to 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 possibly entitled to substantial damages. (855) Tim-M-Law (855-846-6529).

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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.  It is not listed as a controlled substance.

What Is the Problem with Byetta, does it cause serious Byetta side effects?

Contact a Byetta lawsuit lawyer today if you took Byetta and were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

​​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.

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what are the 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)

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.

Is There a Link Between Byetta and Pancreatic Cancer?

A number of scientific studies support plaintiff claims that Byetta causes pancreatic cancer.

• In 2010, researchers wrote in the journal Diabetes Care that “there is a plausible risk that long-term recipients of GLP-1-based therapy may develop asymptomatic pancreatitis… and worse, a minority of individuals treated by this class of drugs may develop pancreatic cancer.”
• Research published in 2011 in the journal Gastroenterology found a reported event rate for pancreatic cancer that was 2.9 times greater in patients treated with Byetta compared to those treated with other diabetes medications.
• Adverse event data from the Drug Commission of the German Medical Association found an unusually high incidence of pancreatic cancer associated with Byetta. The data showed an average of 12.2 months between the start of treatment with Byetta and a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
• A case-controlled epidemiological study on the effect of GLP-1 drugs on the pancreas published in JAMA in 2013 concluded that an association between GLP-1s and pancreatitis “may be causal.” This is significant because antecedent pancreatitis is the most common risk factor for subsequent pancreatic cancer.

What Are the Symptoms of Pancreatitis?

​​Pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas, can cause the following symptoms, among others:

• Severe upper abdominal pain which may radiate through the back
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Low blood pressure (hypotension)
• Elevated heart or respiratory rates

It is not known for certain if Byetta or other similar incretin mimetic diabetes drugs can cause pancreatic cancer. However, Incretin mimetics treat type 2 diabetes by mimicking the action of GLP-1, a hormone that stimulates the pancreas to produce more insulin.  In certain people, this could possibly cause chronic inflammation of the pancreas, also known as pancreatitis, which is a known risk factor for pancreatic cancer.

What Is the Status of the Byetta Lawsuits?

The JMDL ordered that 749 incretin mimetic cases filed against leading manufacturers Novo Nordisk, Merck & Co., and Eli Lilly Co. be coordinated for pretrial proceedings in one multi-district litigation and transferred the MDL cases to the Southern District of California and assigned to Judge Anthony Battaglia. The Byatta cancer lawsuits, all allege the drugs cause pancreatic cancer and that the manufacturers failed to warn doctors and patients of the risk.

In 2015, Federal Judge Battaglia dismissed the then 744 lawsuits alleging a failure-to-warn in favor of the defendants' argument that the FDA would have prevented them from putting a pancreatic cancer warning on their drug labels, and since the FDA is a federal agency, it overrides state laws.

In September 2016, plaintiffs asserted that Judge Battaglia had misinterpreted federal preemption law. In December 2017, a Ninth Circuit judicial panel agreed, and ruled in favor of plaintiffs, claiming that Judge Battaglia misinterpreted the Supreme Court ruling in Buckman Co. v. Plaintiffs' Legal Committee which states that private parties cannot pursue state law tort claim alleging violations of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA). The court of appeals also ruled that consumers claimed defendants violated the common law duty to warn, which falls outside the FDCA. ​

if i suffered byetta side effects and i am eligible for a byetta lawsuit, What Do the Byetta Lawsuits Allege?

​The specific claims against Eli Lilly/Amylin and other drug companies include:

• Failure to warn: The manufacturers allegedly did not provide adequate warnings about the pancreatic cancer risks of Byetta and other GLP-1s.
• Design defect: Byetta and similar drugs allegedly contain a defective formulation and are unreasonably dangerous.
• Negligence: The defendants allegedly knew or should have known that the drugs create a high risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

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, what is a byetta lawsuit?

A Byetta Lawsuit is a demand, or claim, 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 the form below for a free case evaluation to see if you are eligible for a Byetta lawsuit. ​

if i suffered byetta side effects and i am eligible for a Byetta Lawsuit, what can a Nashville byetta lawyer do for me?

​​​Because of the complexity of the cases and the need to hire experts, a products liability attorney is the go-to attorney when you have been injured by a drug or a product that is defective like Byetta.  A Nashville Byetta Lawyer, who is an experienced products liability attorney, can help you by putting you in the best possible position to win your Byetta Lawsuit and recover the most compensation if you are eligible for a Byetta Lawsuit. So, get started by calling Nashville Byetta lawyer Timothy L. Miles today and see what a Nashville Byetta lawyer can do for you.

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 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, how long will a byetta lawsuit take?

​While every case is different depending on the unique facts of the case, most mass tort cases take at least a year to settle, with others may take two, three, or more years.  Byetta lawsuit settlements can vary in time based on many different factors including:
 An extraordinarily large number of lawsuits

• An uncooperative defendant
• Medical validation or expert testimony
• A high compensation value
• Necessary travel

Call a Nashville Byetta Lawyer today who can answer this question based on the unique facts of your case.

DO THE Pfizer and Byetta Lawsuits ALLEGE BYETTA SIDE EFFECTS?

​​Pfizer and AstraZeneca are being sued by people who suffered serious side effects as a result of using Byetta. The side effects include pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and other serious injuries. In March and April 2019, two federal class action lawsuits were filed against Pfizer and AstraZeneca regarding Byetta. The lawsuits were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York by litigants on behalf of all individuals who were harmed by the drug. The lawsuits allege that Pfizer and AstraZeneca engaged in deceptive marketing when they aggressively marketed Byetta to doctors and patients. The lawsuits also allege that Pfizer and AstraZeneca failed to inform doctors of the risks associated with the drug.

DO THE AstraZeneca and Byetta Lawsuits ALLEGE BYETTA SIDE EFFECTS?

​In addition to being sued, AstraZeneca has been named in many Byetta lawsuits as a co-defendant. The lawsuits allege that the company failed to provide adequate warnings about the risks and side effects of the drug. They also claim that the company failed to monitor the use and adverse events associated with the drug. The first Byetta lawsuit against AstraZeneca was filed in November 2018. The lawsuit was filed by a man who used Byetta and allegedly suffered a heart attack as a result of the drug. The lawsuit claimed that the drug’s warning label was inadequate and failed to disclose the risk associated with the use of the drug.

DID Dangerous Ingredients in Byetta CAUSE THE BYETTA SIDE EFFECTS?

Some of the ingredients in Byetta have been linked to serious side effects. These include Exenatide and human insu​lin. Exenatide, one of the ingredients in Byetta, is associated with an increased risk of pancreatitis, a serious condition that can result in hospitalization and death. Human insulin - The insulin that makes up another part of Byetta has been associated with hypersensitivity and allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.

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 relevant 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.

WHAT IS A DEPOSITION AND WILL MY Nashville Byetta lawyer BE PRESENT?

​​​A deposition is a sworn, out-of-court testimony given by a witness in a civil lawsuit. The reason for a deposition is so that an attorney or attorneys can gather information and facts from witnesses that they believe will help your case or be damaging to the defendant's position. ​A deposition is a sworn, out-of-court testimony given by a witness in a civil lawsuit. The reason for a deposition is so that an attorney or attorneys can gather information and facts from witnesses that they believe will help your case or be damaging to the defendant's position. 

​Your Nashville Byetta lawyer will prepare you for your deposition, including what type of questions to expect, and your Nashville Byetta lawyer will also ask you questions, mainly to clarify some of your previous answers.  If you have questions or get confused, you can take a break and speak with your Nashville Byetta lawyer.  Your Nashville Byetta lawyer will be by your side during the entire deposition and may object to certain questions you are asked and instruct you not to answer, mainly on the basis of privilege or that the question is not relevant or is harassing. 

WILL MY Nashville Byetta lawyer HELP ME WITH DOCUMENTS I HAVE TO GIVE TO THE OTHER SIDE?

​​​Yes. You will receive a written notice from the defendant requesting that you produce certain documents.  Your Nashville Byetta lawyer will review the request first and may object to turning over certain documents that are requested that are not relevant to the case or meant to harass or other legal grounds.  Your Nashville Byetta lawyer will instruct you on precisely the documents you need to gather for production and your Nashville Byetta lawyer will put everything together to produce to the defendant. You are also entitled to request documents form the defendant and your Nashville Byetta lawyer will, with your input, prepare the notice to produce documents and send it to the defendant. 

DO I HAVE TO ATTEND EVERY COURT HEARING OR WILL MY Nashville Byetta lawyer HANDLE?

​​​No, you do not have to attend every court hearing and your Nashville Byetta lawyer will handle most hearings before the court such as certain motions filed by the parties.  Your Nashville Byetta lawyer will let you know if your attendance is required for a hearing or motion.  Otherwise, your Nashville Byetta lawyer will handle all hearings and motions with your input prior to and after the hearing or motion. If your case goes to trial, you will have to attend the entire trial and testify.  Your Nashville Byetta lawyer will prepare you and explain everything about the trial, if your case goes to trial.

IF YOU suffered byetta side effects and BELIEVE YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A Byetta LAWSUIT, KEEP ALL YOUR Byetta DOCUMENTATION on your byetta side effects

Maintaining all your Byetta documentation relating to you Byetta side effects and other evidence is critical if you believe you are eligible for a Byetta lawsuit. You will need this evidence to prove your case and that you are entitled to compensation in a Byetta lawsuit.  Your Nashville Byetta lawyer will determine what evidence best supports your claim, but you should maintain and start gathering all your Byetta documents, mostly in regard to your Byetta side effects, if you believe you are eligible for a Byetta lawsuit, including:

• All your medical records, including bills, doctor notes, receipts and any other notes or documents.
• Receipts and any other documents including dosage information relating to your Byetta prescription.
• All bank and other records evidencing your payments for doctor visits, prescriptions, medical tests and anything else you had to pay for in relation to your Byetta prescription.
• Any communications from the FDA or any other governmental agency concerning your Byetta side effects
• If a doctor, nurse or any other health care provider made any comments regarding your Byetta side effects, write them down while they are still fresh on your mind.
• Any other documentation or evidence you believe supports your claim that Byetta caused your pancreatic cancer diagnosis or other serious Byetta side effects.

IF YOU suffered byetta side effects and BELIEVE YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A byetta LAWSUIT, GET STATEMENTS FROM ANYONE WHO WITNESSED HOW THE byetta side effects AFFECTED YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE

If you believe you are eligible for a Byetta lawsuit, it is vital you call a Nashville Byetta lawyer as soon as possible so he or she can start collecting witness statements concerning your Byetta side effects, among others. However, in the meantime it is critical to get statements as soon as possible from anyone who witnessed and/or commented about your Byetta side effects as memories fade, people move or pass away. Therefore, it is important that if you believe you meet the requirements for a Byetta lawsuit and are eligible for a Byetta lawsuit to get witness statements as soon as possible.  Talk to anyone who witnessed your Byetta side effects that can testify about the physical, emotional, and financial stress caused by your Byetta side effects that may help strengthen your claim for non-economic damages.

Write down or even record any conversations, if possible, with anyone who witnessed or commented on your Byetta side effects while they are still fresh on your mind and the witness's mind.

Example of such statements could include any person who witnessed or made any comments relating to you Byetta side effects such as:

• Any doctor, nurse or other health care provider who stated they believed the symptoms and pain you were suffering were in their opinion directly related to your use of Byetta, or how it caused a diminution in the quality of your life, including comments on the pain you were experiencing and suffering that they witnessed, even though these statements may have not been included in you medical records or doctor's notes.
• Statements from family members or loved ones who witnessed the physical, emotional and financial distress caused by your Byetta side effects that may help strengthen your claim for non-economic damages.
• Statements from co-workers who commented or witnesses your condition and the pain you were in and your inability to work and earn a living and how it was affecting you both physically and emotionally.
• Statements from neighbors or locals who witnessed the emotional, physical or financial impact the Byetta side effects had on your life.
• Any other person who witnesses your physical, emotional or financial distress caused by your Byetta side effects.

If you are unable to get witness statements due to your condition caused by the Byetta side effects, have a family member or friend try and get them, as they can help strengthen your claim for damages.  This is why it is important if you believe you are eligible for a Byetta lawsuit to call Nashville Byetta lawyer Timothy L. Miles as soon as possible. 855-846-6529 or [email protected].  Contact a Nashville Byetta lawyer 24/7, we are here and waiting to help. ​

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 or other serious Byetta side effects, 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)​. 

While there is still time to file a lawsuit, be mindful that these cases are time-sensitive, and give us a call today. ​

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​A federal court of appeals has revived the Byetta lawsuits after reversing a lower court's ruling that plaintiffs' claims under state law were preempted by federal law.  If you took Byette and were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, contact a Nashville Byetta lawyer today, you could be eligible for a Byette lawsuit and possibly entitled to significant compensation in the Byetta lawsuit settlements.  Call a Nashville Byetta lawyer today for a free case evaluation to see if you may be eligible for a Byetta lawsuit.