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Byetta Lawsuit Information<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Oni Harton, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Type 2 diabetes drug Byetta was discontinued by the manufacturer in 2024. Still, thousands of plaintiffs have filed lawsuits alleging that the drug caused serious health issues, including pancreatic and thyroid cancer. These claims center on product liability and failure to warn, arguing that the manufacturer did not adequately disclose known risks.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Many Americans with type 2 diabetes rely on medications like Byetta to manage their symptoms. Unfortunately, these medications can also sometimes carry serious risks and side effects.<\/p>\n

AstraZeneca, the manufacturer of the type 2 diabetes drug Byetta (Exenatide)<\/a>, has recently come under scrutiny. Plaintiffs in the Byetta product liability litigation have argued that Byetta causes:<\/p>\n