Perhaps you are one of the
many people who have taken Byetta, a drug you were told was safe, only to find
you have developed a potentially serious illness as a direct result. Byetta
(exenatide) was originally manufactured jointly by Eli Lilly and Amylin
Pharmaceuticals. In 2011 the two companies parted with Amylin taking “custody”
of Byetta. A year later Amylin sold its company to Bristol-Meyers-Squibb for
$5.3 billion dollars. While there were indications that Byetta could have some
serious risk factors, almost from the beginning, when it gained FDA approval in
2005, little mention was made of these risks.
Three different times—in 2007,
2008 and 2009—the FDA required Amylin to update Byetta’s labeling to reflect
health concerns. These concerns were a result of reports from Byetta users
regarding pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer and thyroid cancer. Between 2008 and
2009, there were additionally seventy-eight reports of kidney issues among Byetta
users. While a relatively small number of lawsuits have been filed against the
manufacturer of Byetta to date, it expected many more will follow. One study
published in the journal Gastroenterology stated the risk of Byetta thyroid
cancer among those taking the drug was as much as four times that of a person
taking a diabetic drug which did not contain exenatide as well as risks of
pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer.
Ensuring You Don’t Miss the Byetta Statute of Limitations
One of the more pressing
reasons for obtaining Byetta thyroid cancer legal representation sooner rather
than later lies in the statute of limitations which surrounds such lawsuits.
Texas, like the majority of states, operates under a two-year statute of
limitations while other states may have a 1,3,4,5, or 6 year statute. Missing
this date could prevent a person who has suffered serious harm from Byetta from
recovering a settlement. Although the statute of limitations generally runs
from the time a recall has been issued, in the case of Byetta no such recall
has been issued as yet. This means determining the exact time the statute
begins can be a bit more difficult.
A knowledgeable Byetta
attorney can look objectively at the individual circumstances surrounding your
case, presenting you with a comprehensive evaluation and the best options for
your future. You should not be stuck with huge medical expenses and lost wages
related to an illness you suffered from a drug you believed to be safe.
Sullo & Sullo, LLP prides itself on being a
client-focused law firm. With a reputation for exceptional personal attention,
unmatched professionalism, zealous advocacy, and a commitment to the
utilization of innovative and interactive technologies, our firm has been able
to serve over 160,000 clients for more than a decade. We wish you the best in your pursuits and
encourage you to engage our firm for legal representation. For more
information, visit Sullolaw - Byetta Legal Representation
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