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The use of the diabetes drug Byetta may increase the risk of developing chronic, asymptomatic pancreatitis, which could ultimately lead to a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer from Byetta.

BYETTA LAWSUIT STATUS: As a result of the drug maker’s failure to properly research the side effects of Byetta or provide adequate warnings about the impact of the medication on the pancreas, product liability lawyers are reviewing potential Byetta pancreatic cancer lawsuits on behalf of individuals nationwide.

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Side effects of Byetta, Victoza, Januvia and other diabetes drugs may increase risk of pancreatic cancer.

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Byetta Lawsuit

Side effects of Byetta, Victoza, Januvia and other diabetes drugs may increase risk of pancreatic cancer.

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MANUFACTURERS: Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Bristol-Myers Squibb

OVERVIEW: Byetta (exenatide) is a type 2 diabetes drug which was approved by the FDA in April 2005 to help reduce blood sugar levels. Amid aggressive marketing and promotion, millions of prescriptions for the Byetta pen have been written.

The drug belongs to a class of drugs known as incretin mimetics, which mimic the action of endogenous incretin hormones like GIP and GLP-1, which are found in the gastrointestinal tract. Byetta lowers blood glucose levels by stimulating insulin secretion from pancreatic cells.

Shortly after the Byetta pen was introduced, reports of pancreatitis among users began to emerge. Although pancreatitis is a substantial risk factor for the subsequent development of pancreatic cancer, due to the chronic inflammation and increased cell turn over, Amylin Pharmaceuticals failed to warn users or the medical community about the importance of monitoring for the first signs of changes to the pancrease.

BYETTA PANCREATITIS SIDE EFFECTS:  In October 2007, the FDA issued an alert about reports of at least 30 users of Byetta diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. That warning was updated by the FDA in August 2008, after at least six additional cases of necrotizing pancreatitis or hemorrhagic pancreatitis were identified among Byetta users, including at least two deaths

Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas, which can cause symptoms like:

  • Severe upper abdominal pain which may radiate through the back
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • High or Low Blood Pressure
  • Elevated Heart or Respiratory Rates

If a user of the Byetta pen develops pancreatitis, it is important that the medication be stopped to avoid further risk of more serious injury. However, as a result of Amylin Pharmaceutical’s failure to warn about the risk of pancreatitis, many individuals continued to use the diabetes injection.

BYETTA PANCREATIC CANCER LAWSUITS:  A number of recent studies have suggested that there may be a link between Byetta and pancreatic cancer.

According to a study published in the medical journal Gastroenterology in February 2011, the development of pancreatic cancer among Byetta users was three times greater than among other diabetics.

In the February 2013 edition of JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers raised serious concerns about the Byetta pancreatic cancer risk, after a study found that individuals treated with Byetta were twice as likely to be hospitalized with pancreatitis, which could ultimately lead to pancreatic cancer.

Amylin Pharmaceutical’s failure to warn about the Byetta pancreas cancer risk has had devastating consequences for individuals throughout the United States, as it is the fourth most common cause of cancer related deaths in the United States.

Pancreatic cancer symptoms may include:

  • Upper abdomen pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Jaundice
  • Fatigue and weariness
  • Nausea and Vomiting

Contact a Byetta Lawyer About Pancreatic Cancer

Byetta pancreatic cancer lawyers are reviewing potential lawsuits for individuals throughout the United States as a result of Amylin Pharmaceutical’s failure to provide adequate warnings for users or the medical community. To review a potential claim for yourself, a friend or family member, request a free consultation and claim evaluation.

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121 Comments

mdebernardi
My father started taking BYETTA about 2 years ago. He has not lost any wieght, in fact he gained about 25 lbs since taking this drug. He has also developed anemia, AFTER having an endoscopy and colonoscopy; we still have no answers. NOW, the doctor is questioning BYETTA…….lets hope its not too late.
Becky
My mother took Byetta for about 2 or 3 yrs. She started having the stomach problems, etc. tired all the time. Pain in her abdomin going through to her back. she would get nausiated and throw up sometimes. She went to several doctors they ran colonoscopy, endoscopy, blood work etc. “found nothing” she was constipated, dark stools, doctors though it was her gall bladder and on Febuary 16th of 2009 she was dx with Pancreatic Cancer. She passed away on August 27th, 2009. STAY AWAY FROM THIS DRUG!!! My mother never had any problems until she started taking Byetta.
claudia
I have been on Byetta since Sept of 09. I had increased nasal congestion and severe cough. I began having welts on my stomach that itched and were hard. I discontinued the injections last week and my nose and severe cough are about gone. Welts have not returned. My endo is out on permenent sick leave. They are looking to replace him. The air base does not prescribe this drug. Byetta’s needles many times hurt when injecting and are crooked. I also have pain between my shoulder blades now and wonder if this is a result of the Byetta or something else.
Mark
I took 5 mg for 1 month and then went to 10 mg. I began having upper rt quadrant pain and extreme acid reflux. I toughed it out for three months and then told my dr about my problems. He took me off the Byetta immediately. Since then, I have had recurrent loose stools, and pain. Have had colonoscopy, endoscopy and other tests. Had my gall bladder removed on 12/24/09. I still have pain and loose stools. I would not recommend this drug to anyone.
Stella
I started taking the Byetta shots in early 2007. It was controlling my blood sugar levels very well. I did experience severe abdominal pain and nausea but felt it was something I had to put up with. 0n October 31of 2007 I was giving myself and shot and felt and severe pain in my lower abdominal at the injection sight. I remove the needle, changed to a new needle and gave myself another injection. That was on a Monday. By Tuesday I was not feeling so good and the injection sight looked a little red. I went to My doctor on Wednesday and showed him the sight. By Thursday I was in the hospital fighting for my life. My kidneys were shutting down. I was diagnosis with systemic. I wonder??? I am now on Januvia. I received my blood work back last week and have protein in my urine. The Doctor said it is from the diabetes. I still have pain in my left side and lower back.
Jessica
I was put on Lantus in June 2009, and started taking Byetta in July 2009. Right away I lost a few pounds and felt okay on the medicine. I was soon switched from the 5mcg to 10mcg and that is when I started feeling sick all the time. I stopped taking the Lantus and Byetta in September which I stopped myself do to constant low blood sugars–ended up in the ER because I couldn’t even get my sugars above 56. In October my doctor decided to take me off Lantus but keep me on Byetta…which made me sick so again I stopped taking it and then in November he asked me agan to take it, this time in the beginning of December I began to have severe upper abdominal pain that would go into my back. I stopped taking the Byetta again and will not go back on it after hearing all the stories that are so similar to mine. Also during the entire time since I first began Byetta I have had heart palpatations—my heart will skip a beat and it takes me a few minutes to deal with it…it takes my breath away and freaks me out. I advise anyone to discuss what you have read with your doctor before beginning Byetta.
Sherry
I started taking Byetta about 9 months ago…Lost 20 pounds and had no side effects the first three months. Then out of nowhere, I started throwing up. What was weird was that I had no nausea or indication that I was going to be sick. I never felt bad before or after vomiting. I continued taking the Byetta because I just didn’t realize it was the culprit. About 2 months ago, it finally occurred to me that the Byetta might be the cause, so I stopped taking it, and sure enough, I haven’t had any more vomiting. I also haven’t had any of these other symptoms people are talking about but now I’m terrified about delayed side effects. Will be going to the dr. really soon to get my levels checked. I am praying for all those going thru such a hard time.
Anna
I have taken Byetta for several months, got a refill recently, but I wILL NOT be using it. I have severe headaches, weird appetite changes, higher blood pressure levels and nausea. The headaches and nausea are so bad, I cannot function and have to go to bed. my doctor finally prescribed medication for the nausea, but it puts me to SLEEP, so I cannot take it and work daily. I did not know this drug was so harmful and did not know of the lawsuit. I am so sorry for all the people that have become so ill. I knew my appetite fluctuates very often, but had not clue it was the Byetta. I have never felt so sick. Thanks to everyone that posted a remark here, I will NOT be using my new pen. It is not worth the risk of waiting for more side effects.
Cathy
I posted a comment on 12/29/09. It’s now 1/1/10. We were informed by our new Primary Doctor on 12/31/09 to get to the emergency room asap. After reading my husbands CT scan on 12/31, Jim now has Necrotizing Pancreatitis….we are back in the hospital under going more tests!
jim
I have been using Byetta for the past three + years and have had NO adverse effects. My glucose levels were high, my A1C was above 7.5 and I weighed 313 lbs. I am 6’5″ tall and ‘carried the wieght well.’ I have lost more than 30 pounds and aside from the occassional loose bowel movement in the middle of the night have no problems. My doc monitors my kdiney function etc thru quarterly +/- blood checks. I also take Actos and Metformin.
Cathy
My husband was taking Byetta for about a year (Aug.08-Nov.09) On November 1, 2009 he went in to the hospital. On November 3, 2009 he was in ICU up until November 19, 2009. Nineteen days in hospital! Acute Pancreatitis! He had to have dialysis twice, needed four units of blood, liver issues, lung issues. We didn’t know if he was going to live! He has had Diabetes II for about 6 years. Dr. wanted him to try Byetta! I will say that all the hospital doctors contribute alcohol as one of the culprits. But, my husband has been drinking alcohol for about forty years in moderation. He is 56 now. By the way, he is still recovering from Acute Pancreatitis! He has missed eight weeks of work!! Now we are dealing with Ulcerative Colitis…
Vivian
I was given Byetta in 2006 and stopped taking it in early 2008. In the beginning I had mild nausea, burning a the injection site and lost 50 pounds within that time. I was taken off of Byetta due to severe low blood sugar levels (31) luckily I was not hopitalized. It has been over an since I was taken of the Byetta and have had No problems with my kidneys, blood pressure, heart, heart burn, and any other condition or diagnosis I have read about. Oh, I was taken off the insulin completely when taking Byetta. So I was taking Byetta and Metformin. It would be interesting to find out how many people on this site were on both insulin and Byetta, Byetta and any type of glucose lowering pills or just Byetta? I can only hope the creator keeps me healthy and safe from these severe side effects!!!!
Maria
I was given Levaquin samples for an upper respiratory infection and took it for two days, I developed what appeared to be a kidney infection with severe vomiting immediately and weird neurological problems (left facial twitching and drooling) that the doctor could not diagnose which lasted for almost a year. The second time I was given Levaquin for an upper respiratory infection II began experiencing severe bladder pain within hours. The prescribing doctor acted surprised, my new doctor was not and told me that it can cause kidney problems especially in diabetics. I’m and insuling dependant diabetic and my endocrinologist gave me Byetta. One shot and 24 hours later of the worst nasea and vomiting l ever had my doctor had the nerve to ask me to take another dose. It is contraindicated to use Byetta if you are taking insulin and I had asked about that. He wanted me to try it for weight loss. I changed that doctor too.
Diane
I started using Byetta prescribed by my doctor. She said it had helped her other patients loss weight. My insulin level she said was high. I began taking it on Dec. 2, 2009. I am a healthy person who has food sensitivities and a sensitivity to gluten. I have stopped using Byetta as a result of reading about these other cases. I was told by my doctor that Byetta would “heal my pancrease and liver” It burns when I inject it. The first time my left side hurt for hours. I did have diarrea the third day during the night for eight hours. My blood sugar seems to drop suddenly. I now realize that these and worse problems can come from using this drug. Interesting that it is still being used and the doctor did not mention the possible dangers like death.
Chris
Please, if there are ANY positive stories out there about Byetta, let us know. I just started it at 5mcg. Am supposed to switch over to 10mcg after this first vial of 5mcg. I am extremely overweight and a type II Diabetic on Metformin. I suffer from extreme bouts of hunger and the Byetta has helped me so much…taken away the awful hunger pangs, reduced my appetite,. I’ve lost a few pounds, and I have much much more energy and pep than I’ve had in years. Some mild headache occasionally, and some mild nausea that goes away after a few hours, nothing really bad. I am utterly terrified by the stories I see here. However, I do feel that a good number of the complaints could possibly be medical problems unrelated to the Byetta, and some clearly caused by such things as “drinking vinegar for the heartburn.” That alone would give me heartburn. However, the stories about hospitalization I DO believe, and am very concerned about. I certainly cannot afford to miss a bunch of work due to side effects. So, anyone with a positive story, please post it.
cheryl
i started byetta about 3 years ago great drug controlled craving andI lost 30 pounds in november 2008 I was diagnosed with anemia took iron for a year and no change I have just had to receive 6 pints of blood in thelast two weeks has anyone else had an anemia problem I am scared to take it now
Leslie
i have type 2 diabetes for about 10 years. i started byetta 3 years ago. i have lost 40 pounds since last christmas. i do not believe i lost the weight from just using byetta. i walked 1 to 1,5 hours a day and changed my diet. i eat less starches. my blood sugars are ok. i have not noticed any stomach pains or any other side effects from using the byetta.
Cassandra
started taking byetta lost 5 pounds a month and lower blood sugar but noticed mild to severe stomach pain then in 2 month gladder failed had to have pancitis ducts cleaned and check then glad bladder removed never had a problem in my life with my glad bladder, spend 30 days in hospitals has been a horror show for last 30 days now i need oxygen around the clock and sleep machine because my breathing is so bad, constant urine flow little or no control over it just been a night mare for last 30 days
eugene
I started on byetta in june/09.at first my blood glycose went down,and i lost about 6 lbs.i was thrilled,i talked to the drug co.about expiration dates on the pen,was told to throw away any pens over 30 days old.on the next refill there appeared dates of expiration into 2010.with new refills my blood reading went higher and higher.stayed with byetta till nov./09 and told my dr.i was getting off byetta,he put me on lantus,and even that does not seem to work,iplan on going to a kidney spec.to find out whats happening.hope its not too late
Elaine
My mother has been on Byetta for quite some time. When recently linked her illness to the medication without even researching the drug. Her habits changed drastically. She was and still remains tired all the time. She continues to experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, kidney problems, acid reflux, extremely heavy breathing, internal bleeding (her blood counts are extremely low), abdominal pain, hypoglycemic (faints regularly). The killer part is that her doctor kept her on the medication for at least a year all the while knowing good and well what was happening to this elderly lady.
R. Cunningham
I started using Byetta in 1995. Loved and tolerated very well for type 2 Diabetes. 3yrs. ago I was scheduled for LapBand surgery. My liver enzymes were very abnormal so they took me off Lipitor, I had the surgery and they did a liver biopsy. They sent the biopsy to the local lab and it came back “fatty liver”. My enzymes were still elevated so my Gastro Dr. sent it to UCSF liver clinic. My biopsy showed stage 1 Primary Bililary Chirosis. I am now on Actigol and my liver functions are normal. I will however need to be on the medication for the rest of my life. I am now 69ys old and hope and prayt the disease out lives me as I am not a candidate for a liver transplant if my disease were to progress.
Ken
I was given Byetta to take about three years ago for my type two sugar problems. My sugar levels were ok for a time and I never lost weight. To make a long story short, Since taking this junk, I have Neuroendocrine Cancer, three very bad cases of Pancreatitius. My serotonin levels are throught the roof. They had to remove 60% of my pacreaus, all of my spleen, and a chuck off my liver. Laid up for months. My sugar is out of control and have all sorts of “fun” eating. You can bet I stopped taking Byetta.
sharon
I started byetta in 2006 and never had any problems with it and lost around 30 pounds. in the spring 2009 I told my dr that my stomach are hurt a lot and asked if I should go off the byette. she said to stick with it longer. said I would know when It was too bad, when I started throwing up. so I trusted her and stayed on it. over the summer I had other issues and didn’t get my blood tested when I should have. last month I had a flue shot and 4 days later got a bad cold. was throwing up a couple days a wk. finally got my blood work done and my liver enzymes are up. saw my dr last night and she took me right off the byetta. what upsets me is why she didn’t do this last spring. I had the signs of problems. the red flag was there but she didn’t see it. I trusted her opinion. so now I pray that I don’t have any long term problems from this like a lot of these people have had. I have to get my blood tested again in 2 weeks and I pray things are normal. I lost both parents on dialysis. I thought I was doing the right thing using byetta. its hard to work or function with the feeling that you want to throw up all the time. I hope this goes away. I don’t want to eat.
John
I have been on Byetta for about 2 1/2 years now. I have lost 90 pounds while on Byetta. However, it takes me about 2 hours in the morning, after taking my Byetta, to start feeling OK. In addition, since taking Byetta I have developed a gluten intolerance (celiac).
Beth
I used Byetta for about two months. Initially it worked well and I ate less and lost weight. Soon, I had a terrible burning pain in my stomach and was always feeling sick and in pain so I was forced to stop this medictaion. As a result I have had an endoscopy, colonoscopy and upper GI. I have now been diagnosed with gastroparisis (paralysis of the stomach) which means my stomach does not empty properly. This is a direct resultof using this medication and now I have to add a medictation for that condition. Don’t use this drug. It will harm you.
Rainey
My husband took byetta for almost a year. He had the stomach pains and didn’t eat well. He was on it for about a year. He had sever back and stomach pains for months and when he finally went to the Dr he had pancreatic cancer. He lived in pain for more then a year afterward. After all I’ve read about the byetta in the following months it would not surprise me one bit to know that that was the cause of it. He passed away Nov 18, 2008.
Richard
My wife began taking Byetta about 2 years ago because her blood glucose level was not stable with insulin alone. It helped with the glucose levels for a while but her levels started to drop dramatically after a while. On August 30, 2009 she was admitted to ICU with severe abdominal pain, all of her LFTs, creatinine, BUN etc were off the charts. She was diagnosed with acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis. All of her organ systems began to fail. They tried dialysis. IV hydration, and eventually a ventilator since her lungs were failing as well. She died on September 6th, 2009. The COD was Acute Respiratory Distress caused by Acute Hemmorhagic Pacreatitis. All the Drs felt it was due to her use of Byetta. Anyone who is currently using this drug should be made aware of the extremely dangerous side effects this drug can cause and weigh the risk of taking it VERY cautiously.
linda
i also have just been released from the hospital after being on byetta for about a year. the 5mg dose was ok at first, so i moved to the 10mg. the side effects were awful but the weight loss was great so i stuck it out…after a few months the 10mg became unbearable, so the doctor put me back on 5mg.. this worked for a couple of months, then yuch… sick again… but i hung on… 60 pounds weight loss was fantastic.. in july i stopped urinating and on the 3rd day was told i was in kidney failure. rushed to hospital and spent 5 days while they got them going again and then 5 more for a blood clot from the IV they had in my arm. i am lucky to have normal function again and am very grateful for that. my potassium was 12 and my kreatin (sp) was dangerously high as well. they said my heart could have stopped at any time… needless to say i am no longer taking byetta and i feel great. i have energy, and feel better that i have in a long time. please be careful if you are taking byetta … it does not warn about kidneys !!!!
JOSEPh
I TOOK BYETTA FOR A wHILE ABOUT FOUR TO FIVE MONTHS AND I NOW HAVE A DEFIBULATOR INSTALL ABOUT (3) YEARS NOW.
Evan
Wife started Byetta in oct 2007 and stopped it in March 2009 because of abnormal lfts. Alk phos 387, ggtp200 ,sgpt 130 and sgot 65. These abnormal lfts have persisted despite stopping Byetta for 4 months. While taking byetta wife always had epigastric discomfort. Pancreas and Kidneys have been normal. All serological tests for autoimmune hepatitis and viral hepatitis were normal as were sonograms, MRCP , ct scan with contrast, and EUS. My wife and I are convinced that byetta caused the abnormal lfts. Soon the hepatologist will do liver bx . When I stopped the Byetta in March the lfts were only marginally elevated but peaked at 3 times the normal values 3 months later . Thank god we stopped the Byettta hopefully before permanent damage was done!
Terri
We almost lost my best friend due to this. She was in ICU for about a week. It scared me and her husband. This a crazy that the doctor did not tell her about the bulletins.
KATHY M
I HAVE BEEN TAKING BYETTA FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS NOW, THIS SEEMS TO BE THE ONLY THING THAT MAKES ME FEEL HALF WAY NORMAL, iM HOPING THAT I DONT RUNINTO THE COMPLICATION THAT EEVRYBODY ELSE HAS, ARE THESE ALL THE WARNING SIGNS THAT ARE KNOWN? i HAVE LOST A GOOD AMOUNT OF WEIGHT WHICH i AM HAPPY WITH, BUT iM WILLING TO SACRFICE MY LIFE ! FOR WEIGHT CONTROL!
Betty
I started Byetta for blood sugar controll and weight loss. I had abdomina pain to the point my doctor had me tested for stomach cancer. The pain continues even after I have stoped the byetta. My blood count dropped to 6 and now I have to have blood tranfusion and iron transfusion. My kidneys also failed. I recomended no-one take this drug.
Eileen
When my dr put me on this – i took it for about 3 months in 2006, I looked forward to it because of the hype that it would help me lose weight too- but within the 3rd month I began to feel sick to my stomach alot and my blood pressure would bottom out, after I woke up in the middle of the night freezing in the middle of the summer I went to the dr and stopped taking byetta – I still have problems with my g. i. and believe this is related to my use of byetta for the short period of time I did use it.
Chris
I took my first dose of Byetta this morning… I’m trying to get my health on track. Thank you for the information. I will discontinue the Byetta if any extreme side affect take place or the pen is exhausted (which ever comes first).
kari
I was put on byetta last year. IT was HORRIBLE i would cry before my injections because i knew i would be violently ill. I was told by my doctor that the side effects were normal and would pass over time..but they didnt they got worse. so bad infact that i was in the emegency room weekly for massive abdominal pain wich they could not explain they tried everything right down to removing my gallbladder (wich was perfectly health) I truly belive it was due to teh byetta . still to this day i suffer from unexplained massive abdominal pain that cripples me. I would break out in massive sweats and vomit so hard that i really thought my insides were going to come out. i ultimately stopped taking it and found a new doctor. it was not normal to feel that way and my doctor pushed so hard for me to stay on it. my husband called her in a panic one night and she told him to tell me to buck up and deal with a little nausea. as i was sweating from head to toe and violently shaking as i couldnt even sip water. i truly felt as though i were dying. and to this day i still get the pain. it is an evil drug please dont take it. you will suffer.
boblynn
I began taking byetta in 2006. I had great results, weight loss and great blood A1Cs. I did have just a short time of upset stomach at the beginning, nothing I was really bothered by. In the fall of 2007, I went on a business trip to Salt Lake City, UT. As I was leaving the city I began to be ill, within a week I was in the hospital. severe projectile vomiting, low blood sugars and diarrhea (which resulted in dehydration). After several trips to emergency room for treatment for the dehydration I was finally admitted. During my hospitalization they took me off the Byetta, with little explanation. I was never really diagnosed with any illness — a few weeks later we learned that there was some water born virus in Eli UT when I was there — it was assumed this was the problem. I was run through a large number of tests including a colonoscopy and one from the other end.. I eventually got better. When in the hospital they also discovered I had extremely low blood counts which was treated with Procrit. Later, I was diagnosed as Aplastic Anemia. I also began having problems with my sodium levels (too low) a little while after I began taking byeatta. I still am on restricted liquids for this. In April of last year I suffered Acute Kidney failure and was in a coma for three days. I still have some memory loss from the coma. My kidneys operate at around 70% with a few dips to the 50% since the kidney failure. I have gained all the weight back that I lost on byeatta, and even weight loss medicine will not make my weight go down. I have constant constipation. Sometimes close to two weeks between movements and that is with taking 2 Alli 3 times a day (Dr. prescribed Olliostat which is the same thing as Alli but lots cheaper), + other meds for constipation with minimal results. I don’t know if it is related, but I have had this problem since the diarrhea stopped from illness in fall of 2008. We have practically gone broke with my medical between Fall of 2007 and Now. We have insurance, but I capped out my prescription in June of 2008 (procrit shots were costing us out of pocket $2600 a month) The prescriptions have been the biggest problem. But the lost work for both me and my husband is the worst, we are self employed so we have no sick leave or family leave. The two hospitalizations totaled 18 days alone, that doesn’t count all the times running to emergency room and Drs. (both 60 miles round trip from home.) Most of last year I was too ill to drive the distance, so husband would have to close the shop to take me to the Dr.s. I sometimes wonder if we will ever recover and rebuild the business we’ve lost as a result!
Dolores
I was prescribed Byetta the summer of 2005, first 5mg and than increased to 10mg each meal (3). I had lost 25 lbs by the end of 2006, but I was feeling nauseous during that period of time, but later on 2007 I started to feel sick to my stomach and was starting to throw-up, and felt like I had heartburn. Sometimes at night I would wake up with a burning acide rushing up my throat. Byetta is not for me.
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Andrea
My husband was on byetta over a year ago. He quit taking it due to our insurance changed and it was going to be to expensive for us. For the past 6-8 months, he has been having pain in his upper stomach and diarreah. The Dr ran tests, showed elevated liver. Ran other tests. Said he has IBS. After reading all of this, I think it has something to do with the byetta.
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Gail
I took Byetta and ended up with Liver damage. I urge every one that has liver damage from Byetta to e-mail the FDA so they will watch for more than pancreatic damage.All GI problems concerning Byetta should be reported to the FDA. This drug IS causing multiple problems for many people and I don’t think its going to stop any time soon.The damage doesn’t seem to improve after you stop using Byetta
Gail
I started Byetta in 2006. I loved it . My sugar was finally under control and I lost a few pounds. By early 2007 I started getting sick and had elevated liver enzymes.. By October of 2007 I was extremely ill , had severe abdominal pain and nausea and vomiting.A liver biopsy showed that I already had cirrhosis of the liver. I have only been diabetic for about 4 years. No where near long enough for the Diabetes to have caused this on its on. My Nurse Practitioner feels that the byetta is the cause also.I have already notified the FDA of my story and I hope they pay attention. Someone has to stop this madness . I belong to a diabetic support group and there are a lot of people still using this product. My heart goes out to the families of the patients that have died. But There are many of us that are facing a death sentence because of this.
Lynn
I took Byette for a year and was nauseated the entire year. I would get so sick I would have to go to bed after taking it. But my sugars and A1C were under control and I lost almost 30 pounds. Then my sugars started to plunge to hypoglycemic numbers and I felt like I have never felt before, so scary, like you are dying or on fire inside. The doctor said the nausea was from acid reflux not Byetta? Horrible pain aroiund my chest and in my stomach and chronic diahrea. So why didn’t he tell me that when I asked him over and over about it? Now I have acid reflux so bad that he has me on acidphex and I am drinking organic vinegar with apple juice to try and stand it. I never had these porblems until the Byetta and now he wnat o prescribe a new thing called Symlin Pen? Because I may gain weight?
Faye
I took byetta for two years and recently rushed to hospital with Renal failure.
PATRICIA
well thought i might add bit more after mt previous message i now have very exstended stomache cant get in my clothes pain is horrific under ribs through to my back never felt like this in my life after 9 months of byetta PLEASE DONT ANYONE TAKE IT apart from bit high sugars i was ok previos to byetta now i hav e put one stone on cannot loose weight nothing takes mt stomache pain off feel sick when i do eat i blow up like a balloon in constant pain enlarged liver and possibly going towards pancretitus which i am seeing my gp and specialist this month i have had camera in stomache and scan with dye i am damaged by this rubbish and will be taking up a lawsuit very soon
patricia
wellwere do i start chronic stomache pains my stomache is massive cant bear it to be touchrd on byetta 9 months the last 2 months severly ill vomiting after ever bit food sweating now after 9 months and taken off it chronic stomache pain back on metformin (glucoghage 4 a day gligklazide one a day constant antibiotics for water infections lasaparazole and other stomache meds now suffer acid reflux never had befor byettanever been so ill under stomache specialist and diabetus specialist constantly constant pain please dont anyone go on this i also now have enlarged liver and showing pancreitus were does it end was fine till i went on this
Donald
I took 5 shots of Byetta 5mcg – on the third day the heartburn and abdominal pain and fatigue were so severe for that I broke out in a full body sweat. I was never informed of this side effect before being prescribed. So I continued for 2 more days and thank God my wife is an RN – I went to the hospital and my LFT’s (liver Function tests) were extremely abnormal – That was only one day ago – I have to have the blood tests rechecked in 6 days to see if they are going back to normal…ALT normal 50 – mine 1068…..Please do NOT take this drug
Byetta Pancreatitis Problems Cause Sales and Amylin Stock to Fall : AboutLawsuits.com
[…] Byetta (exenatide), which is marketed jointly by Amylin and Eli Lilly & Co., was approved in 2005 for treatment of type 2 diabetes. It has been prescribed to about 1 million people in the United States, and Amylin has been attempting to gain expanded approval to market a long-acting version of the drug. […]
Shari
I began taking Byetta in September 2005. I began with the .5mcg dosage with some nausea for a few months and occassional vomitting but eventually my body got used to it and my sugar was controlled and I began to lose weight as well.. Then in April of 2008, my blood pressure began to go up despite my BP meds as did my weight with a lot of waterweight gains so my doctor increased my BP med and increased my Byetta dosage to 10mcg. That dosage made me deathly sick…mostly in the evenings. I rarely kept anything down so I made the mistake of eating very little at night and eating my bigger meal at noon which defeated the purpose of the Byetta. I lost the weight and my sugar was kept within acceptable range but the vomitting was wrecking my body and I was losing weight the wrong way. My doctor took me off of Byetta last October and put me on 2 tabs of Janumet/day. It took my body a couple of months to get used to being off the Byetta and on the Janumet, but my sugar is stable and I have not gained back the weight I lost plus my BP has remained controlled. I do not miss the Byetta. It was definitely not for me…I had enough of that nausea with 3 pregnancies…I didn’t not want to have to put up with it for the rest of my life.
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