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Zyprexa Safety

Zyprexa safety issues are important for anyone taking or considering taking this medication. Since this prescription drug was first approved by the FDA in 1996, Zyprexa safety concerns have raised the question of whether or not this drug's intended benefits outweigh its possible risks. Zyprexa is a second generation anti-psychotic (SGA) used to treat the adverse symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Eli Lilly, the creator of this prescription drug, has enjoyed profits from more than fourteen million Zyprexa prescription sales.

Zyprexa safety should be a serious consideration prior to commencing any treatment regiment because of the life threatening side effects associated with this drug. A patient should speak to their health care professional about Zyprexa safety in relation to their full medical history before deciding if this medication is safe for use. Increased Zyprexa safety concerns may be relevant for any patient with a history of high blood pressure, liver disease, heart problems, seizures, epilepsy, glaucoma, prostate problems, or a history of cardiovascular conditions. People who take anti-depressants, anti-histamines, pain medications, sedatives, and alcohol should also be concerned about Zyprexa safety.

All patients taking Zyprexa are at risk of suffering the serious side effects associated with this atypical anti-psychotic medication. Zyprexa use has been shown to cause weight- gain, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, diabetes and a number of diabetes related complications including ketoacidosis, pancreatitis, hyperglycemia, and increased insulin resistance.

Concerned about these Zyprexa safety concerns, the British and Japanese governments ordered Eli Lilly to include stronger side effect warnings in 2002. These foreign governments were responding to the mounting evidence that taking Zyprexa greatly increases a patient's risk of developing diabetes. The US government remained silent about these Zyprexa safety concerns, but followed suit in 2003 by ordering Eli Lilly to include stronger diabetes warnings on all Zyprexa patient product information. This move by the FDA followed the results of two major clinical Zyprexa safety studies.

In 2002 Duke University published a study detailing nearly three hundred cases of Zyprexa users developing treatment-emergent diabetes and related complications. The majority of these patients developed diabetes within the first six months of Zyprexa use. One hundred of these patients also developed ketoacidosis, a serious complication of diabetes, 22 developed pancreatitis, and twenty three died as a result of Zyprexa related diabetes complications. An article was published in the British Medical Journal around this time as well, indicating the same cause for Zyprexa safety concerns.

Zyprexa safety concerns are of utmost concern because these complications can occur rapidly and may not cease after discontinuation of treatment.

If you are concerned about Zyprexa safety or have suffered side effects, please contact us to speak with a qualified lawyer.

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January 17, 2007 - Zyprexa Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Pancreatitis

December 18, 2006 - New Report Finds Eli Lilly Plays Down Zyprexa Risks

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

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