Zyprexa® Overdose
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A Zyprexa® overdose can occur when a person consumes larger quantities of this atypical anti-psychotic drug than indicated by a medical professional. The typical dose of Zyprexa® depends on the purpose of treatment and the specific patient's needs, but is typically between five and fifteen milligrams of Zyprexa® daily as prescribed. It is vital that patients take Zyprexa® exactly as prescribed by a doctor because Zyprexa® overdose can lead to death.
Zyprexa® is an antipsychotic medication produced by the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly. In 1996 the FDA approved Zyprexa® to treat the adverse symptoms associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Since Zyprexa®'s approval, reports of serious and deadly side effects have been revealed in addition to reports of death from a Zyprexa® overdose.
In pre-marketing trials, almost seventy patients in three thousand had intentionally or accidentally had a Zyprexa® overdose. The largest Zyprexa® overdose in these studies was recorded at three hundred milligrams. Of the patients who had a Zyprexa® overdose in these trials, none developed any life threatening or otherwise serious side effects. The most common consequences of a Zyprexa® overdose included drowsiness and slurred speech. These Zyprexa® overdose patients did not experience any changes in their vital signs after over-consumption of this medication.
There have been several post marketing reports of much more serious consequences of Zyprexa® overdose. The most serious Zyprexa® overdose complication that has been reported to Eli Lilly is death. One patient died of a Zyprexa® overdose after taking 450 milligrams of Zyprexa®. Reports of a survivable 1500 milligram Zyprexa® overdose have also been made to the pharmaceutical company, which indicates that patients may respond differently to a Zyprexa® overdose.
Case study analysis indicates that more than ten percent of all Zyprexa® overdose cases have included the following symptoms: agitation or aggression, rapid heart beat, slurred speech, and decreased consciousness ranging from sedation to coma. Less common consequences of Zyprexa® overdose can include more serious complications such as: aspiration, cardiac-pulmonary arrest, heart arrhythmia, delirium, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, respiratory arrest or depression, convulsions, seizures, and high or low blood pressure.
If you suspect that a person is suffering from a Zyprexa® overdose, medical attention should be sought immediately. There is no specific treatment for Zyprexa® overdose, so the symptoms that a Zyprexa® overdose patient presents are treated as needed.
If you would like to learn more about Zyprexa® overdose, please contact us to speak with a qualified lawyer.
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October 10, 2006 - Zyprexa® Lawsuits Continue To Grow
August 11, 2006 - Zyprexa® Victims To Receive Payout
July 31, 2006 - Mississippi Attorney General Sues Over Zyprexa®
January 10, 2006 - Class action suit filed over Zyprexa®
April 12, 2005 - Elderly patients warned of Zyprexa® risks
April 11, 2005 - Zyprexa® warning issued
February 9, 2005 - Zyprexa®, Zyrtec prescription mix-ups result in hospitalizations
February 5, 2005 - Zyprexa® lawsuit on behalf of Canadians filed
October 25, 2004 - Antipsychotics linked to serious adulthood diseases
May 21, 2004 - Nationwide Zyprexa® class action lawsuit filed
More Zyprexa® Resources:
Zyprexa® Side Effects Lawyer - Provides details on the Zyprexa® bipolar-disorder drug and its side effects, including withdrawal information. Contact an attorney for a consultation.
Zyprexa® - Includes information for patients with schizophrenia.
