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Zyprexa Coma

Several studies conducted all over the world have discovered that Zyprexa patients are at a significant risk of developing diabetes, blood-glucose related complications, and even Zyprexa coma and death as a result of their treatment. A Zyprexa coma is a dangerous and life threatening side effect that has been linked to the development of Zyprexa treatment-emergent diabetes.

Zyprexa is an atypical antipsychotic prescription medication produced by the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly. Zyprexa was approved by the FDA in 1996 to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. In addition to these approved uses, Zyprexa is also prescribed to treat a variety of other psychological conditions, including Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.

In 2002 Duke University issued a press release about Zyprexa stroke and diabetes risks. Duke researchers, in cooperation with experts from the FDA, conducted an evaluation of the government's MedWatch database which collects information about adverse drug events. Figures suggest that only ten percent of all drug side effect cases are actually reported to this system.

The Duke experts discovered nearly three hundred cases of diabetes in Zyprexa patients, 225 of which were recently diagnosed. More than seventy percent of these patients had developed diabetes within the first six months of Zyprexa treatment. Of these patients who reported Zyprexa treatment-emergent diabetes, approximately one hundred had also suffered from ketosis, as serious diabetes complication. Diabetic ketoacidosis is one of the primary precursors to Zyprexa coma. When ketoacidosis results in a Zyprexa coma, it is often fatal. Twenty three deaths were reported in connection with Zyprexa use, some of which were the result of a Zyprexa coma.

A Zyprexa coma is a serious risk for patients who have developed diabetes as a result of Zyprexa use. A Zyprexa coma can occur when a patient's blood-glucose levels become too high or too low. When a person's blood-glucose levels become too high for an extended period of time- a condition medically termed hyperglycemia- a patient can lose consciousness and may possibly slip into a Zyprexa coma. When a patient's blood-glucose levels fall too low for a period of time- called hypoglycemia- the patient is also at a much greater risk of a Zyprexa coma.

Any patient who takes Zyprexa should be aware of the serious risks of Zyprexa coma and diabetes. The symptoms of a Zyprexa coma may include shakiness or nervousness, fatigue, excessive sweating, hunger, irritability, chills, fever, confusion, a loss of consciousness, and seizures. If a patient experiences any of these possible Zyprexa coma symptoms, medical attention should be sought immediately.

If you or a loved one has suffered a Zyprexa coma, you may wish to contact a qualified and experienced attorney who can help determine your legal rights and options. Please contact us to confer with an attorney who can protect and maximize your legal interests.

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