Zyprexa (Olanzapine) – More Dangerous Than You Might Think
United States law firms partner together in an effort to raise awareness and provide legal help to victims who have suffered injuries from the drug Zyprexa.
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) April 30, 2006
Americans trust their prescription medications to improve their health, not to jeopardize it. When this sacred trust is shattered, it can have tragic consequences for millions of loyal consumers who face serious health risks that they were never warned about. The atypical antipsychotic Zyprexa is one of these drugs now causing dangerous and potentially fatal problems for unsuspecting users.
Zyprexa is alleged to have caused a number of otherwise healthy people to develop blood sugar-related conditions such as hyperglycemia and diabetes. Many of these victims had no prior history of these diseases, and thus were caught by surprise when they began to suffer symptoms of elevated blood sugar.
Atypical antipsychotics like Zyprexa reduce the body’s ability to process glucose out of the bloodstream and into the cells to use for fuel. When too much glucose builds up in the blood it can cause a number of dangerous situations in the body. Excess glucose can thicken the blood and make it unsuitable for transporting nutrients through the circulatory system, and can also dehydrate tissues and harm vital filtering organs like the liver and kidneys.
Unfortunately, thousands of people began to suffer from these side effects, limiting the value and usefulness of Zyprexa. Furthermore, the Food and Drug Administration announced in April 2005 that Zyprexa packaging would require a black box warning about the potential fatal consequences of using the drug to manage symptoms of senile dementia in elderly patients. Black box warnings are the highest warnings the FDA can require a medication to carry, and some see it as the first step towards a recall.
On June 9, 2005, pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly & Co and began initial proceedings to begin to address the multiple allegations that the popular drug causes these serious and potentially deadly side effects. Representatives from Eli Lilly decided put aside almost $700 million to settle the cases of furious victims, although some victims may still press their case directly against the company.
Powerful pharmaceutical companies have a moral and a legal obligation to protect consumer safety. If you have been injured by Zyprexa use or have lost a loved one to complications caused by the drug, you have legal options. Make sure to visit http://www. resource4zyprexainfo. com (http://www. resource4zyprexainfo. com) to find out more about the atypical antipsychotic medication, the dangerous side effects of the drug, and protecting your rights. Don’t suffer in silence - get the justice you deserve today.
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