Zyprexa
The information on this page is provided for informational purposes only. As of 2011, the Simmons firm is no longer accepting cases involving Zyprexa. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact us today.
Filing a lawsuit
Potentially fatal Zyprexa side effects led to a series of Zyprexa lawsuits. The drug making company, Eli Lilly & Co., settled many of the class action cases filed but to date have still made billions on the drug. If you or someone you love experienced any medical issues as a result of using Zyprexa, you may be eligible to seek compensation for medical bills, loss of pay, suffering and more.* The caring and experienced lawyers at the Simmons firm can answer your questions regarding the Zyprexa lawsuit. Contact the expert pharmaceutical lawyers at Simmons firm today.
WHAT IS ZYPREXA?
Zyprexa (olanzapine) is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It may be prescribed along with Prozac.
ZYPREXA SIDE EFFECTS
Zyprexa/Olanzapine has been linked to:
- diabetes
- heart failure
- stroke
- sudden death
Pneumonia has also been reported. Because of complications, Zyprexa should not be used to treat dementia.
FDA WARNING
As the result of published medical journal reports, Eli Lilly & Co, the makers of Zyprexa, knew of the link to diabetes since 2001. The FDA required Lilly to print the warning label regarding diabetes in 2003.
CONTACT THE SIMMONS FIRM
The Simmons firm is experienced in handling pharmaceutical litigation.* However, our practice also handles cases for mesothelioma, commercial property, intellectual property, and defective medical devices. If you need a defective drug lawyer, have pharmaceutical litigation questions, or have questions regarding another legal matter, please contact the Simmons firm today for a free legal consultation.
* Please note that recovery results vary per client. The recovery amounts in each case reflect the specific facts of that case. Further, recovery amounts in past cases are not a guarantee of future results.