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Zyprexa Deaths

Several Zyprexa deaths have been reported as a result of fatal side effects linked to this atypical antipsychotic prescription drug. Zyprexa deaths are primarily attributed to complications from diseases that can be caused by Zyprexa. These serious, and potentially deadly, adverse health conditions include diabetes, pancreatitis, hyperglycemia, and ketoacidosis.

In 2002, Duke University issued a press release documenting hundreds of cases of Zyprexa patients who developed diabetes as a result of there treatment. Of the 289 Zyprexa users they discovered to have developed diabetes, one hundred also suffered from ketoacidosis, a condition marked by severe insulin deficiency. Twenty two of these patients also suffered from pancreatitis, a potentially life threatening condition. Twenty three Zyprexa deaths were also revealed in this study, including a fifteen year old Zyprexa user who died as a result of necrotizing pancreatitis. Most of the injuries that caused Zyprexa deaths or serious adverse health conditions developed within the first six months of Zyprexa use.

In March 2003, Robert Whitaker published a book about Zyprexa deaths, titled Mad in America . For his research, he relied on data available to the FDA but not disclosed to doctors and consumers. Zyprexa clinical trials conducted before the approval of this medication indicated Zyprexa deaths were suffered by one out of 145 trial participants. Pre-marketing trials also indicated that twenty Zyprexa deaths were suffered out of 2,500 trial participants, and two-thirds of Zyprexa patients were unable to successfully complete the trial due to side effects or other complications.

In February 2004, Eli Lilly, Zyprexa's maker, began to warn doctors about the risk of Zyprexa deaths and strokes among elderly patients with dementia. Zyprexa has only been approved to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Doctors report, however, that they prescribe Zyprexa for dementia-related symptoms including aggression, anxiety, and delusions. Clinical trial evidence suggests that the risk of Zyprexa deaths is twice as high in patients taking Zyprexa as compared to the placebo group. The specific factors shown to increase the risk of Zyprexa deaths included being older than 80, concurrent use of benzodiazepines, lung related health conditions, and sedation. Information about the increased risk of Zyprexa deaths was included on all consumer product information in January 2004.

Eli Lilly was also prompted by the FDA to include safety warnings on all consumer product information regarding the risk developing hyperglycemia and diabetes as a result of Zyprexa use. Public warning statements about the risks of serious side effects and Zyprexa deaths have been issued world wide, yet no effort has been made to remove this dangerous product from the market. The families of victims of Zyprexa deaths have the legal right to seek compensation for the decedent's injuries. If your loved one has died as a result of Zyprexa use, you may wish to contact an attorney who can advise you of your legal rights and options.

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