Dangerous Drug Alert

Zyprexa (also known as Olanzapine) is a medicine that is approved for use on people suffering from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Its common side effects are fairly mild and include drowsiness, weight gain, restlessness, constipation, and fatigue. However, in the time since Zyprexa has been approved for use in humans, several other, more serious problems have surfaced.

Recently, the FDA has found that the use of Zyprexa (and other similar dugs) results in an increased risk that the user will suffer from diabetes and hyperglycemia. To make the public aware of this danger, the FDA has directed that a warning mentioning these risks be included in the information about Zyprexa.

Although not approved for this use, Zyprexa is also used to calm patients (often elderly ones) who suffer from dementia. In order to determine whether this use is safe, the manufacturer began conducting clinical trials and discovered another risk. According to a letter issued by the drug's manufacturer, its studies have shown that elderly patients who are given Zyprexa have a "significantly higher" incidence of stroke, more than twice as often as other patients in the studies who were not given Zyprexa.

If you or a loved one has suffered any of these conditions while taking Zyprexa, contact our office. We will go to work for you to get you everything you deserve under the law.

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