Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 ZYPREXA CLASS ACTION NOTICE 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. Case Background Zyprexa is a popular drug used to treat psychological problems such as manic depression, anxiety and schizophrenia. While Zyprexa may be effective helping treat these disorders, it may also cause very serious physical side effects. Zyprexa's link with diabetes was first established by on May 3, 2002, by Britain's Medicines Control Agency. Zyprexa is Eli Lilly's best selling drug, with nearly $2.5 billion in sales in 2002 and has been prescribed to more than 6 million people in the past five years. The profits from this dangerous product have been enormous. Attorneys representing Zyprexa victims claim that Eli Lilly is responsible because they resisted efforts to advise patients to monitor blood sugar levels causing unnecessary deaths and injury. Health Risks & Symptoms Zyprexa tampers with the body's chemical levels and this appears to impact blood sugar levels. 23 patients have reportedly died from Zyprexa induced blood sugar elevation. Diabetes is similar to this where patients have blood sugar regulation problems. Patients with an existing diabetes condition should avoid Zyprexa because it could make their condition worse. The most common related problems with Zyprexa are: a.. diabetes mellitus b.. pancreatitis (acute and chronic pancreatitis) c.. hyperglycemia d.. diabetic ketoacidosis ( DKA ) e.. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome ( NMS ) f.. diabetic coma caused by severe insulin deficiency. Do I Qualify for a Class Action Claim? If you or a member of your family has any of these conditions above and has taken Zyprexa, then you may qualify for a class action claim. Thousands of people have already filed claims. Because pharmaceutical companies are marketing a dangerous product, they have liability, similar to how Ford had liability for selling a dangerous car like the Pinto. This means that Zyprexa victims and their families have the right to file a claim for compensation for these illnesses. In America today there are thousands of class actions and billions of dollars in unclaimed monies available for victims. If you have been wronged by a major corporation, you may be entitled to compensation. Class-Action-Lawsuits.com is a service to help individual victims and their families find updated information and help through our network of class action attorneys. If you qualify, help may just be a click away. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you believe you have been wronged, take action to protect your rights. Fill out this form if you need additional information or want to discuss a potential claim with an attorney. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential. If the inquiry is accepted for further review, you will receive a prompt response (usually the same day or by the next business day). Local counsel may be used for this matter. http://www.class-action-lawsuits.com/zyprexa.html I hope this finds you and yours well Mark E. Armstrong casca@... www.top5plus5.com PAI NW Rep ICQ #59196115 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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