Atypical Antipsychotic Medications Lawyers
Zyprexa & Risperdal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zyprexa?
What are some of the side effects of Zyprexa?
Based on the serious side effects of Zyprexa , has the FDA done anything?
What should I do if I've taken Zyprexa?
What is Risperdal?
What are some of the side effects of Risperdal?
Based on the serious side effects of Risperdal , has the FDA done anything?
What should I do if I've taken Risperdal?
What is Zyprexa?
Manufactured by Eli Lilly, Zyprexa is prescribed for treatment of schizophrenia and other specific bi-polar disorders. Approved by the FDA in 1996, Zyprexa is in the atypical anti-psychotic class of drugs.
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What are some of the side effects of Zyprexa?
Zyprexa has been linked to the early onset of diabetes, hyperglycemia and other diabetes-related illnesses. The diabetic side effects from the use of Zyprexa have also led to coma and death in some cases.
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Based on the serious side effects, has the FDA done anything?
Yes. In September 2003, the FDA ordered Eli Lilly, the manufacturer of Zyprexa , to alter its label. The FDA required the label to alert both physicians and patients to the association between the use of Zyprexa and an increased risk of diabetes and glucose abnormalities. In addition, Eli Lilly issued a "Dear Doctor" letter in March 2004 to individual physicians. This letter advised doctors of the increased risk of diabetes and hyperglycemia in patients taking Zyprexa and described the label changes.
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What should I do if I've taken Zyprexa?
Contact your prescribing physician immediately. Discuss any diabetic or hyperglycemic symptoms you have or suspect you have with your doctor. Alternative medications and treatment may be available. We also recommend you contact experienced Zyprexa side effects attorneys such as Kline & Specter. We will review your claim and help you receive the compensation you deserve.
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What is Risperdal?
Like Zyprexa, Risperdal is prescribed for the treatment of schizophrenia and also for the delay of relapses in patients with this disorder. Both Zyprexa and Risperdal work by rebalancing the chemicals in the brain that are believed to cause the symptoms of schizophrenia.
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What are some of the side effects of Risperdal?
The most serious side effect from the use of Risperdal is an increased risk of pancreatitis, as well as stroke, especially in elderly patients. An increased risk of blood clots and hemorrhages has also been reported. More common side effects of Risperdal range from abdominal pain, vomiting and constipation to anxiety, lack of coordination and joint pain.
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Based on the serious side effects of Risperdal, has the FDA done anything?
Yes. In September 2003, the FDA requested the makers of Risperdal to include a new label warning . Janssen Pharmaceuticals was advised that they should warn patients about the potential serious side effects of taking Risperdal . The FDA also recommend that Janssen recommend all patients taking Risperdal be monitored on a regular basis for blood sugar abnormalities especially if there are high risk factors or a family history of obesity and diabetes.
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What should I do if I've taken Risperdal?
Contact your prescribing physician immediately. Discuss any symptoms you have or suspect you have with your doctor. A lternative medications and treatment may be available. We also recommend you contact an experienced Risperdal side effects attorney such as Kline & Specter. We will review your claim and help you receive the compensation you deserve.
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If you or a loved one has been harmed by a defective drug such as Zyprexa or Risperdal , you need a law firm with the resources and the experience to bring you justice. Please call or e-mail the pharmaceutical litigation attorneys at Kline & Specter. We'll evaluate your Zyprexa or Risperdal claim for free and we don't get paid unless you do. Our expertise will help you get the compensation you deserve.
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This page was last updated on January 31, 2007.
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