Byetta Lawsuit Attorney - Fatal Side Effects

In August 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a black box warning for the prescription drug Byetta. A black box warning is the strongest warning issued by the FDA next to a total recall and arose from dangerous Byetta side effects which have drastically harmed people to such a degree that many victims of this defective drug have passed away.

Byetta is prescribed to individuals who have Type 2 diabetes as a method to control their insulin levels. The drug has documented proof of inflicting pancreatitis on certain victims, which can ultimately lead to death. Pancreatitis is a serious condition which affects the pancreas and causes this important organ to stop performing its vital function, producing digestive enzymes, and can cause bleeding, infection and permanent tissue damage.

With the public's increased awareness regarding the dangerous side effects of this defective drug, there have been numerous instances of people filing Byetta lawsuits, which claim that the manufacturing and marketing companies associated with this defective drug, are held liable for exposing the public to this dangerous side effect. Another recently discovered defective drug are gadolinium based contrast agents. For patients with renal deficiencies, exposrue to this product can cause a potentially fatal condition caused nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. It is important if you feel that you have become afflicted with a serious condition due to your use of Byetta or gadolinium. that you contact a consumer attorneys firm in your area that can help protect your rights during this difficult time.