Seroquel has allegedly been linked to increased incidence of diabetes and other blood sugar disorders such as hyperglycemia.
Seroquel is an antipsychotic medication manufactured by AstraZeneca. Seroquel is used as treatment for acute manic episodes associated with bipolar I disorder and in the treatment of schizophrenia. Seroquel is also used to manage the symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder including: delusions, thought disorder, hallucinations, social withdrawal, lack of energy, apathy, and reduced ability to express emotion.
Seroquel side effects include neuroleptic malignant syndrome which is characterized by fever and muscle rigidity. Other serious side effects include tardive dyskinesia or uncontrollable movements. Patients taking Seroquel have been shown to have 3.34 times as many cases of diabetes as those taking older drugs.
In some cases, hyperglycemia and high blood sugar can lead to coma or death through dehydration, kidney failure, and cardiovascular disease. Diabetes mellitus can also lead to erectile dysfunction, blindness, gangrene and limb amputation.
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Seroquel In the News
SEP-24-07: A suit seeking millions of dollars for Arkansas' Medicaid program is being pursued. It is alleged that several anti-psychosis drugs, including
Seroquel are being promoted for off-label use. This has resulted in side effects such as Type II diabetes. [
CNN: SEROQUEL]
MAY-23-07: Some patients who take
Seroquel have been diagnosed with "ambiguously-presenting adrenal insufficiency." Symptoms include weakness, fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, memory impairment, and depression. [
DOCTOR'S GUIDE: SEROQUEL]
MAY-09-07: More than 350 lawsuits were filed last month in Delaware against AstraZeneca, makers of
Seroquel. Plaintiffs claim that they were not adequately warned that Seroquel had a risk of diabetes. [
LAW: SEROQUEL]
APR-24-07: Two United States government-funded studies have shown that there is still no good drug for treating schizophrenia. The study included Risperdal, Zyprexa, and
Seroquel. [
BRUNEI TIMES: SEROQUEL]
MAR-03-07: Drug makers are being sued by Pennsylvania over claims they fraudulently marketed antipsychotic drugs, including
Seroquel, and owe the state for prescription costs and harm to patients. [
DELAWARE ONLINE: SEROQUEL]
APR-08-04: The FDA issued a MedWatch safety alert concerning the increased risk of hyperglycemia and diabetes in patients taking
Seroquel. [
FDA: SEROQUEL]
Seroquel Legal Help
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