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Zyprexa, or olanzapine, is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. While Zyprexa has been important in treating those disorders, it can be risky for consumers. Studies show that Zyprexa causes diabetes and death in some patients. Since the FDA has refused to adequately inform patients of the risks in using Zyprexa, it's important to hire a lawyer to fight for you.
Contact an Zyprexa Lawyer who can explain your rights and provide you with a free legal evaluation.
The Japanese and British governments have issued emergency safety information about Zyprexa because it has caused hyperglycemia, diabetes, and ketoacidosis in patients.
Zyprexa is an antipsychotic drug that changes the way brain chemicals behave. When working properly, Zyprexa can treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Taking other drugs in combination with Zyprexa can be harmful to your health. Medications used to treat high blood pressure, and Parkinson's disease may cause unsafe interactions in your body. Zyprexa may cause diziness or drowziness, which may be worsened if you consume alcohol.
As with many other medications, Zyprexa has serious and possibly deadly side effects.
Zyprexa side effects include:
- Allergic reactions such as difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, etc.
- Uncontrollable movements of the mouth, tongue, cheeks, jaw, arms, or legs.
- Fever, sweating, sever muscle stiffness, confusion, fast or irregular heart beat.
These could be symptoms of the deadly disease, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome. In this case, death usually results from respiratory failure, cardiovascular collapse, renal failure, pneumonia, siezures and Diffuse Intravascular Coagulation.
If you or someone you know has been hurt while taking the antipsychotic Zyprexa, contact us now to speak to an attorney who will inform you of your rights.
Contact a Zyprexa Drug Recall Lawyer now to receive a professional consultation.
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Facts About Zyprexa
