The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has received six reports of hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis in patients taking Byetta since October of 2007. Two of the six patients died. In a press release, the FDA said it is “working with the maker of Byetta” to add “stronger and more prominent warnings” to the product’s label.

In the fall of 2007, Amylin agreed to add information about pancreatitis to the “precautions” section of the Byetta® label after the FDA reported 30 post-marketing reports of acute pancreatitis associated with the drug.

Federal regulators are working on a stronger label for a widely used diabetes drug marketed by Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Eli Lilly & Co. after deaths continue to be reported despite earlier government warnings.

If you have been taking Byetta and are experiencing any sort of abdominal problems, seek immediate medical attention, as you will likely need to take steps to remove the drug from your routine.  Do not assume that the symptoms will simply disappear, as you could be risking serious consequences by doing so.

You should also fill out our FREE  Byetta Lawsuit Case Review form if you have suffered any sort of injury as a result of taking Byetta.  A Byetta Lawyer will be able to listen to your situation and to help you decide whether or not to pursue any sort of legal action based on the facts of your case.