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Zyprexa: Risks
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There has been some research conducted which suggests that using Zyprexa may increase the likelihood of developing diabetes. As would be expected, similar research reports that those with family histories of diabetes are at an even greater risk of developing this disease. The actual extent to which Zyprexa increases such risks is still relatively unknown.
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Diabetes – Zyprexa may increase the blood sugar level, causing or worsening diabetes in some users. The risk for diabetes in those who use Zyprexa is signifiantly higher if there is a family history of it.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements about the potential of Zyprexa for maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder and reflects Lilly's current beliefs. However, as with any pharmaceutical product, there are substantial risks and uncertainties in the process of development and commercialization. There is no guarantee that the product will prove to be commercially successful. For further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, see Lilly's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Lilly undertakes no duty to update forward-looking statements.
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A class action lawsuit has been filed against Eli Lilly, the maker of Zyprexa, for unintended side effects (diabetes) and failure to alert consumers of these risks. This suit has been filed on behalf of families of diabetes victims who took Zyprexa. Seroquel is another similar mental health drug that has similar risks.
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JUL-11-07: Eight different state AGs have filed lawsuits against Eli Lilly for off-label marketing of Zyprexa. The drug maker has already paid around $690 million to settle claims it minimized the risks associated with Zyprexa. [NEWSLINE: ZYPREXA]
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According to the complaint, Lilly recklessly and wantonly failed to warn patients as well as the general public about the risks associated with taking Zyprexa. Also, the claims state that Lilly deceived the public by withholding findings of various studies including its own concerning the life threatening dangers of Zyprexa.
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