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drug_recall zyprexaEli Lilly and Co. has been named in over a dozen lawsuits because of its atypical antipsychotic Zyprexa. Patients have alleged serious side effects were suffered, with the majority of Zyprexa lawsuits claiming Zyprexa caused diabetes. Costly Zyprexa settlements could result from the lawsuits, causing decreases in the popular drug sales.
Zyprexa is Lilly''s best selling drug and is responsible for half of all the company''s profit. A Duke University study in 2002 made a connection between Zyprexa and diabetes, documenting nearly 300 cases of diabetes in Zyprexa users. According to Zyprexa lawsuits, Lilly failed to add any diabetes warnings to labeling until after the FDA requested it. On March 1, 2004, Eli Lilly sent a "Dear Doctor" letter to inform physicians of the FDA request to have a warning statement added due to the increased risk of hyperglycemia and diabetes.
The outcome of the Zyprexa lawsuits could result in trial, Zyprexa settlements, or be dropped. In March 2004, Lilly said it was requesting a federal court to consolidate the lawsuits into one case. For those using Zyprexa that have suffered serious side effects, a Zyprexa settlement is being sought for the failure of being adequately warned of risks, in addition to the pain and suffering, medical treatment, and other damages.
On March 6, 2008, the State of Alaska provided its opening arguments in a lawsuit against the maker of the schizophrenia drug Zyprexa.
The lawsuit contends that the pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly played down the diabetes and weight gain The maker of the popular antipsychotic drug Zyprexa is in talks to settle state and federal claims over the company’s marketing practices for more than $1 billion, potentially the... Strong new warnings were added to the label of the top-selling antipsychotic Zyprexa last week, alerting patients and physicians to the increased risk of high blood sugar and » Read More "Makers of Zyprexa may Settle Suit"
"High Blood Sugar and Weight Gain Risks"