Zyprexa Side Effects

When you take a medication you expect it to alleviate your symptoms. However, in the case of Zyprexa, you may trade one set of problems for another. Minor Zyprexa side effects include dry mouth, sleepiness, dizziness, constipation, restlessness, upset stomach, weight gain, increased appetite, and tremor. Very real, life-threatening Zyprexa side effects are also possible and include:

• Diabetes
• Pancreatitis
• Strokes
• Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
• Tardive Dyskinesia
• High blood pressure

Your risk of developing these conditions can be increased by several factors, particularly if a doctor has prescribed Zyprexa for “off-label” usage. Though the target market for Zyprexa includes people who have schizophrenia and some forms of bipolar disorder, doctors have also used it to treat dementia-related problems such as delusions, anxiety, and aggression.

In 2004, patients taking this medication to treat Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia were found to suffer from even more Zyprexa side effects. Researchers found that elderly patients taking Zyprexa were twice as likely to suffer a serious stroke or fatal injury, compared to patients not exposed to Zyprexa. Eli Lilly & Co. has done nothing more to protect consumers, besides issuing another warning statement about the risk of these serious Zyprexa side effects.

The severity of some of the Zyprexa side effects led the FDA to take action and demand that Eli Lilly add a strong warning to all Zyprexa product information. Eli Lilly & Co. has consistently maintained that the intended benefits of Zyprexa outweigh the risk of being injured by Zyprexa side effects. The company’s stance on the drug’s effects cannot reassure those who have already been harmed. So far, there have been 23 deaths due to Zyprexa-related diabetes. In addition, there have been 288 reported cases of Zyprexa side effects associated with diabetes.

Zyprexa Lawyers

If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered an injury or death as a result of Zyprexa side effects, call the Zyprexa lawyers of VanDerGinst Law. P.C. at (877) 786-1LAW (877-786-1529) or submit the free online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your Zyprexa case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please contact our Zyprexa lawyers right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation. We can tell you if you have a case for a potential Zyprexa lawsuit and review your health history for potential Zyprexa side effects.