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Zyprexa linked to Diabetes, Hyperglycemia

Zyprexa (Olanzapine), prescribed for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar mania, has been linked to diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, pancreatitis and blood sugar disorders. There have been 288 reported diabetes cases in Zyprexa patients, with 23 of them being fatal.

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zyprexa diabetesEli Lilly & Co. is accused of heavily promoting Zyprexa as a safe and effective drug for psychotic disorders, while virtually concealing the risks of side effects from doctors and from the patients themselves. In a recent lawsuit, the courts agreed with lawyers representing consumers and found that prior to 2003, Eli Lilly did not properly disclose risks and known side effects of Zyprexa.

With worldwide distribution to thousands of consumers, Zyprexa's side effects were considered such a risk that in 2002, both the Japanese Health and Welfare Ministry and the Great Britain Medicines Control Agency issued emergency warnings concerning Zyprexa and diabetes-related complications.

The FDA issued a label warning in 2003 for all atypical anti-psychotic drugs to include the risk of hyperglycemia. Currently, Zyprexa is still approved as safe and effective and patients should realize that it could be dangerous to stop taking the medication, especially abruptly, and should talk with their physicians to decide whether the benefits outweigh the risks of taking Zyprexa.

Zyprexa FDA Alert

An FDA alert for Zyprexa with patient information on the risks and side effects of Zyprexa therapy. [FDA ALERT]

Study of Diabetes risk from Zyprexa

A British Medical Journal assessment of the increased risk of Zyprexa (olanzapine) causing diabetes in patients with schizophrenia. [BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL]

Zyprexa Legal Help

If you have or a loved on has taken Zyprexa and suffered from diabetes or hyperglycemia, you may qualify for damages or remedies that may be awarded in a Zyprexa class action or lawsuit. Click the link below to send your Zyprexa complaint to a lawyer for a free Zyprexa case evaluation.


Posted on May-12-05
Updated on Oct-6-09

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Zyprexa on Trial in Alaska: Lilly Accused of Putting Profit Before Patients
Zyprexa on Trial in Alaska: Lilly Accused of Putting Profit Before Patients Anchorage, AK: Spectators in a courtroom in Anchorage are getting an earful about how Zyprexa maker Eli Lilly waited, according to a witness, almost nine years to add warnings to Zyprexa with regard to a risk for diabetes, elevated blood sugar levels and weight gain. [ Read More ]

Swedish Professor Slams Zyprexa, Pulls no Punches
Swedish Professor Slams Zyprexa, Pulls no Punches Hagersten, Sweden: Zyprexa is the 6th largest seller in Sweden, in all categories, and Rolf Adolfsson isn't happy about that. Unhappy, because the endocrine effects of Zyprexa are extremely dangerous, so says the noted Swedish professor of Psychiatry. [ Read More ]

Zyprexa Side Effects are Deadly
St. Petersburg, FL: There appears to be no group that is safe from the deadly side effects of Zyprexa. Seniors with dementia who are given the drug are at an increased risk of death, adults and children have a risk of suicidal tendencies and those who survive that may suffer from serious weight gain and diabetes. With all these potentially dangerous side effects associated with Zyprexa, can it still be said that the benefits of the drug outweigh the risks? [ Read More ]


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