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A Zyprexa diabetes claim is a lawsuit that is filed on behalf of people who have taken Zyprexa and developed diabetes as a result. Victims who file a Zyprexa claim may be able to recover damages related to their condition including medical expenses, any related loss of income, and pain and suffering. An individual Zyprexa diabetes claim can be filed with the help of a qualified and experienced legal professional.
Because of the serious health risks associated with Zyprexa, a class action lawsuit was filed in April 2003 against Eli Lilly, the makers of this arguably defective drug. People with a Zyprexa diabetes claim could be covered by this class action suit which represents all US citizens who have taken Zyprexa. This class action lawsuit seeks relief for people who have been injured from Zyprexa use. It also seeks free medical examinations for people who have used, but not been injured by, Zyprexa use to enable early detection and treatment of serious Zyprexa side effects. All of the plaintiffs with a Zyprexa diabetes claim were named in this lawsuit, provoking thousands of people to respond with claims of serious side effects as a result of Zyprexa use.
Zyprexa is one of Eli Lilly''s top selling pharmaceuticals, raking in $2.6 billion dollars in annual sales revenue. Zyprexa is an atypical antipsychotic medication that was approved by the FDA to treat schizophrenia in 1996 and bipolar disorder in 2000. For years, the risks of serious side effects from Zyprexa have been known, though no effective action has taken place to adequately protect consumers.
In 2002, Duke University issued a press release about their findings that link Zyprexa to the onset of diabetes. In this report, researchers analyzed information provided by the FDA''s MedWatch database which documents a mere ten percent of all adverse drug reports. Findings indicated that almost three hundred patients had developed diabetes as a result of taking Zyprexa. In addition to diabetes, many of these victims also suffered from ketoacidosis and pancreatitis. Twenty three patients died as a result of these complications.
Zyprexa diabetes risks have been acknowledged worldwide. The British Medical Control Agency and the Japanese Health and Welfare Ministry have both issued strong warnings about the serious side effects associated with Zyprexa use. The FDA remained silent for many years despite knowledge of these risks. In 2002, the FDA did request that Eli Lilly include diabetes and hyperglycemia warnings on all consumer product information. Unfortunately, warnings cannot prevent patients from developing serious side effects from Zyprexa use.
Eli Lilly knowingly continues to put the health of millions of Zyprexa users at risk of suffering serious side effects. Under tort, or personal injury law, a person has a legal right to seek compensation from the makers of defective products. If you have suffered from Zyprexa side effects, you have the legal right to file a Zyprexa diabetes claim to seek compensation for your damages.
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