Byetta and Januvia Side Effects
Byetta and Januvia are popular drugs used to treat diabetes. Despite their prominence, these drugs have been linked to an array of serious side effects – most notably pancreatic problems.
Byetta is a drug manufactured and distributed by pharmaceutical companies Eli Lilly and Co. and Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Byetta was approved for release onto the market place in 2005, and for a while, its results were positive. Januvia, manufactured and marketed by Merck & Co., was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a year later.
However, in October of 2007, the FDA issued a public health alert that warned doctors and patients that Byetta had been linked to approximately 30 cases of serious side effects, including pancreatic problems.
While doubts as to Byetta’s safety has persisted, the drug nonetheless generated $686 million in revenue during 2007. This represented 3 percent of Eli Lilly’s revenue and 80% of Amylin Pharmaceutical’s profits that year.
At RxRecall.com, our product liability attorneys are presently investigating claims involving Byetta and Januvia side effects. Our lawyers have successfully represented countless dangerous/defective drug victims nationwide. If you have taken Byetta or Januvia, and suffered serious side effects, contact an experienced lawyer today and schedule a free consultation. We’ll carefully evaluate your claim and explain your legal options.
Byetta
Byetta (exenatide) injection is an anti-diabetic drug manufactured and distributed by Eli Lilly and Co. and Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Used to improve glucose (blood sugar) control in adults with type-2 diabetes, Byetta has been on the market since 2005.
When Byetta hit the market it did so with a high degree of promise and initially the reports of its effectiveness were positive. However, reports soon surfaced linking Byetta to serious side effects.
These side effects included:
- Nausea
- Hypoglycemia
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Gastroesphageal reflux disease
- Pancreatitis
FDA Warning
In October of 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health alert that warned doctors and patients that Byetta had been linked to approximately 30 cases of serious side effects, including pancreatic problems.
Later, the FDA issued a statement requiring Byetta’s manufacturers to place a warning label on all its containers. Requiring a warning label on any medication is a serious step. The only more severe step the FDA could take would be to recall Byetta from the market. To date, Byetta remains on the market.
To speak with a courtroom seasoned Byetta lawsuit attorney – one familiar with its side effects and capable of helping you obtain fair compensation – contact the Byetta lawsuit lawyers at RxRecall.com today and schedule a free consultation.
Januvia
Januvia is an orally administered diabetes medicine that can help to control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin the body produces after eating.
Januvia are in tablets and contain a chemical compound called sitagliptin phosphate, an orally-active inhibitor of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) enzyme.
Januvia is only for people with type 2 diabetes. It is sometimes used in combination with other diabetes medications, but is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
FDA Warning
The FDA issued a warning to healthcare providers about diabetes drugs Januvia and Janumet, manufactured by Merck & Co., Inc. These drugs are in the class known as sitaglipins, and are designed to help treat patients with type-2 diabetes and type-2 diabetes mellitus.
Post-marketing surveillance reveals that the drugs may be associated with acute pancreatitis after reports of 88 patients experiencing that condition between October 2006 and February 2009.
Byetta / Januvia Lawsuit Information
Byetta and Januvia have serious side effects; an attorney from our office can help you file a lawsuit to get compensation from the manufacturer for any health problems you have suffered as a result the drug’s administration.
If you contact RxRecall.com for a free consultation, please bring any of the following information:
- Prescription records
- Medical records
- Diagnosis records of any Byetta/Januvia side effects
- Insurance claim forms
- Correspondence with your doctor
- Correspondence with your insurance company
- Any bills/records of costs you have incurred
Our Byetta and Januvia lawsuit lawyers will analyze your information from start to finish. Our legal team will represent you intelligently and aggressively. To speak with a courtroom-seasoned dangerous drug attorney, contact RxRecall.com today. We will protect your rights and make sure you are not being taken advantage of.
