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Zyprexa Linked to Diabetes & Other
Severe Side Effects |
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| Zyprexa is the brand name
for olanzapine, an atypical anti-psychotic drug
manufactured by Eli Lilly that was approved by
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1996 to
treat schizophrenia and acute bipolar disorder. |
| Though
Zyprexa has been prescribed to over 20 million
people in 84 countries, it has been linked
to an increased risk of hyperglycemia and diabetes.
Though the exact increase in risk is unknown,
those with factors such as obesity or family
history of diabetes are especially at risk.
In some cases, hyperglycemia was resolved when
the Zyprexa-use ended, but some patients required
continuation of anti-diabetic treatment despite
discontinuation of the suspect drug. |
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severe side effects include stomach and bowel
problems, and in elderly patients being treated
for dementia, death has been reported. |
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pressure from the FDA after reports diabetes
and other serious blood sugar disorders, Eli
Lilly modified the warning labels for Zyprexa
in March 2004 to include the increased risk
of hyperglycemia and diabetes. |
| Other
popular atypical ant-psychotics include Risperdal,
Seroquel, Clozaril have been associated with
diabetes and other blood sugar disorders. Lawsuits
have also been filed against the manufacturers
of these drugs. |
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| If you used Zyprexa and
have developed diabetes or other serious side effects,
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in most states provides several personal injury
claims for persons who have been seriously
injured by a prescription drug with dangerous,
undisclosed side effects. These claims include
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of warranty, negligence, and misrepresentation. |
| Damages sought against
manufacturers of an allegedly dangerous prescription
drug typically include: |
- Physical pain and suffering, mental anguish
and physical impairment;
- Medical expenses associated with the
injuries; and
- Loss of earnings and/or earning capacity.
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died, family members can bring a wrongful death
action. |
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