Bydureon, the well-known medication intended to help type 2 diabetes patients better control their condition, has been linked to severe health complications such as pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis. Although thousands of patients have reported little or no side effects, others who have been diagnosed with cancer may consider filing an Iowa Bydureon lawsuit to recover damages for their injuries.
Bydureon Overview
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Bydureon in 2012 as a once-weekly injection that is typically administered into the patient’s upper arm, thigh, or abdomen. The main difference between Byetta and Bydureon is that Bydureon is intended to be a long-action medication. Still, the two drugs function in a similar manner since both are intended to stimulate the pancreas to increase insulin production if the body’s glucose levels drop.
Is Bydureon Safe?
Several patients claim that they suffered from milder side effects while taking Bydureon, including vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, headaches, and bumps or itching at the site where the injection was administered. However, Bydureon has been linked to more severe complications such as thyroid cancer and pancreatitis, which can ultimately develop into full pancreatic cancer if not properly treated.
However, many pancreatitis diagnoses are not caught early because the symptoms may appear to be typical of the medication. As a result, patients may not realize that they are living with pancreatitis until it is too late. Consider seeking legal counsel today to learn more about filing an Iowa Bydureon lawsuit if you or a loved one experienced one or more of the following pancreatic cancer or pancreatitis symptoms:
- Fatigue or weakness
- Jaundice
- Dark-colored urine
- Rapid weight loss
- Clay-colored stools
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Nausea
Additionally, according to the FDA, Bydureon may cause patients to suffer from kidney failure, low blood sugar levels, and allergic reactions. In October 2007, the FDA released a public safety warning to notify patients that Byetta may be linked to pancreatic cancer. As of the date of this announcement, the agency had allegedly received 30 adverse event reports from patients who were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer while taking the medication.
Patients File Iowa Bydureon Lawsuits
According to court documents, plaintiffs pursuing claims pertaining to Bydureon and Byetta allege that the manufacturer failed to adequately research the drugs before placing them on the market. Additionally, patients claim that Bydureon caused them to develop necrotizing pancreatitis as well as internal bleeding, which ultimately increased the risk of death due to organ failure. You may be entitled to file an Iowa Bydureon lawsuit and seek compensation for your injuries if you received a cancer diagnosis or if you suffered from other complications that you feel were the direct result of the medication. Consider seeking legal representation today to learn more about your legal options.
Contact Attorney Group for Iowa Today
If you believe that you have an Iowa Bydureon lawsuit after you experienced complications while taking the medication, Attorney Group for Iowa can help. We can answer your questions and review your case, free of charge, to help determine if you are eligible to file an Iowa Bydureon lawsuit. We can also connect you with an affiliated attorney who can file your Iowa Bydureon lawsuit and work to help you to seek the compensation to which you may be entitled.
