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Byetta® Chronic Pancreatitis

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Potentially fatal if left untreated, pancreatitis results in severe inflammation of the pancreas, intense back pain and fever. Patient reports suggest a potential link between Byetta® and an increased risk of pancreatitis.

Risk Factors for Byetta® Pancreatitis

Byetta® patients with the highest risk of developing some form of pancreatitis include those with a history of:

• digestive disorders
• kidney disorders
• stomach problems (including gastroparesis).

Similarly, some lifestyle choices – such as consuming alcohol – can also increase Byetta® patients' risk of developing pancreatitis. To date, nearly 40 Byetta® patients have reported developing pancreatitis after using this medication.

Minimizing the Risk of Byetta® Pancreatitis

To minimize the chances of developing severe Byetta® medication side effects, it's vital that prospective Byetta® patients:

• Discuss their complete medical history with their doctors before starting a course of Byetta® drugs
• Understand the types and symptoms of possible Byetta® side effects
• Seek emergency medical treatment, should they develop pancreatitis symptoms

Pancreatitis symptoms can include:

• abdominal pain
• chills
• fever
• nausea
• rapid heart beat
• swelling and tenderness in the abdomen
• vomiting
• worse pain after eating or when lying down

Byetta® and Chronic Pancreatitis

When acute (sudden-onset pancreatitis) is left untreated, it can cause patients to develop chronic (long-term) pancreatitis.

The inflammation associated with chronic pancreatitis causes recurring, severe pancreatic swelling over a period of weeks, months and/or years, depending on the severity of the condition.

While the symptoms of chronic pancreatitis are the same as those for general forms of pancreatitis (listed above), additional symptoms can include:

• anemia
• bleeding
• digestion problems
• nutritional deficiencies
• jaundice
• liver problems.

Byetta® Pancreatitis Lawsuits

Given that pancreatitis can be fatal, Byetta® patients who develop any type of pancreatitis should:

• Seek emergency medical care upon first noticing pancreatitis symptoms.
• Follow through with all prescribed long-term care.
• Meet with a personal injury lawyer that specializes in cases involving Byetta® injuries, once their health is stable, to find out if they are eligible for compensation via a Byetta® lawsuit.

To encourage injured individuals to pursue their deserved compensations, most experienced Byetta® lawyers offer free consultations and work on contingency.

If You Believe You Have Been Injured by Byetta®

If you think you may have been harmed by a Byetta® treatment, contact us today to talk to an experienced Byetta® attorney and learn more about your legal rights.