Zyprexa
Please note: The Zyprexa information on our site is for reference only. Due to Statute of Limitations requirements, our firm no longer accepts Zyprexa drug claims for individuals injured as adults. However, some exceptions may apply to those injured by Zyprexa as minors.
What is Zyprexa?
Zyprexa, known generically as olanzapine, is used in the treatment and maintenance of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder or manic-depressive disorder. Zyprexa is part of the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics, these drugs decrease the effects of two chemical messengers in the brain, serotonin and dopamine.
Manufactured by Eli Lilly Co. since 1996, Zyprexa has been prescribed to over 14 million people worldwide.
Possible Side Effects of Taking Zyprexa
Zyprexa has been linked to the early onset of diabetes, diabetic coma, pancreatitis, hyperglycemia, or other diabetes-related complications that can also result in death. Symptoms of diabetes can include increased thirst, frequent urination, increased appetite, and rapid weight loss.
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If you, or someone you care about, were hurt because of taking Zyprexa, you need to act quickly. When our law firm gets involved with your case, we immediately get to work investigating the cause of your drug reaction and fighting for your legal rights to fair compensation.
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