Zyprexa
Olanzapine May Cause Serious Skin Condition
Antipsychotic Medicine Olanzapine Cause Serious Skin Condition. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning regarding the antipsychotic medicine olanzapine stating it can cause a "rare but serious" condition. Olanzapine is available under the Eli Lilly & Co. brand names of Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis, … [Read more...] about Olanzapine May Cause Serious Skin Condition
Heightened Concern: Zyprexa, Seroquel, & Other Antipsychotic
Antipsychotics Adverse Health Reactions. More Worries Over Some antipsychotic medications, including Zyprexa and Seroquel, have been linked to a variety of adverse health reactions including weight gain, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia. Science Daily reports that the current issue of the journal Biological Psychiatry, … [Read more...] about Heightened Concern: Zyprexa, Seroquel, & Other Antipsychotic
Eli Lilly Reaches Zyprexa Settlement
West Virginia was seeking reimbursement for Medicaid money spent on the drug. Eli Lilly still faces other lawsuits filed by states that claim Zyprexa was marketed for unapproved uses, such as dementia and depression. These lawsuits also allege that Eli Lilly withheld information about Zyprexa side effects, like diabetes and weight … [Read more...] about Eli Lilly Reaches Zyprexa Settlement
Zyprexa Articles Ghostwritten
Eli Lilly Zyprexa, Articles Ghostwritten. Zyprexa maker Eli Lilly apparently asked doctors to put their names on articles written by company officials in an effort to promote the drug. According to Bloomberg.com, the company's alleged strategy to use ghostwritten articles to increase Zyprexa sales was revealed when more … [Read more...] about Zyprexa Articles Ghostwritten
Alzheimer’s Patients on Atypical Antipsychotics Experience
Atypical Antipsychotics Serious Adverse Reactions. Some newer, atypical, or second-generation, antipsychotic medications have been found to have two serious adverse reactions. The drugs both lower so-called “good” cholesterol and cause weight gain in older Alzheimer patients. HealthDay News reports that in a study of over 400 … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Patients on Atypical Antipsychotics Experience
Zyprexa Lawsuits
Zyprexa Lawsuits Continue. Following Zyprexa maker Eli Lilly & Company’s $2.6 billion in payouts to settle claims of illegal sales practices, Lilly still faces lawsuits that will likely cost it an additional $2 billion, reported Bloomberg. The prior $2.6 billion covered state and federal claims of illegal sales practices, … [Read more...] about Zyprexa Lawsuits
Zyprexa Charges Take A Toll On Lilly
Zyprexa Charges Take A Toll On Lilly. Earlier this month we reported that Eli Lily & Company, in its ongoing Zyprexa scandal, agreed to pay $62 million to 33 states to settle claims it improperly marketed Zyprexa. Now, Lilly posted a third-quarter net loss of $465.6 million—43 cents a share—amid charges related to the … [Read more...] about Zyprexa Charges Take A Toll On Lilly
Eli Lilly Settles Zyprexa Lawsuits; Attempts to Shift Blame
Eli Lilly Settles Zyprexa Lawsuits. Eli Lilly, the makers of Zyprexa announced it had settled another 900 lawsuits against its anti-psychotic medication Zyprexa, on that very same day Eli Lilly was claiming that legal advertisements where hurting patients. The company asserts that a recent study showed that patients using Zyprexa … [Read more...] about Eli Lilly Settles Zyprexa Lawsuits; Attempts to Shift Blame
Seniors Face Risks with All Antipsychotic Drugs
Risks with All Antipsychotic Drugs. For the last couple of years, there have been a lot of questions raised about the cost, effectiveness, and safety of second-generation (or atypical) antipsychotic drugs such as Zyprexa, Seroquel, and Risperdal. However, a new Canadian study has found that older, conventional antipsychotic … [Read more...] about Seniors Face Risks with All Antipsychotic Drugs
Report: Lilly hid info on Zyprexa
Info About Zyprexa Side Effects. Internal company documents show that Eli Lilly concealed information about side effects of its schizophrenia drug ‘Zyprexa’, The New York Times said Saturday. The Times said it received the documents and e-mails from a lawyer representing patients who have used ‘Zyprexa’. They show that the company … [Read more...] about Report: Lilly hid info on Zyprexa
Dementia Drugs Can Increase Death Risks
Dementia Drugs May Cause Aggression And Delusions. Drugs often used to treat elderly patients with dementia-related aggression and delusions can raise their risk of death, according to a study that reinforces new warning labels required on the medications. The researchers pooled results of 15 previous studies on drugs … [Read more...] about Dementia Drugs Can Increase Death Risks
Lilly to Settle Zyprexa Claims
Zyprexa Liability Claims. Eli Lilly announced late Thursday that it will settle about three-quarters of the liability claims stemming from its Zyprexa schizophrenia drug. Lilly will establish a fund not to exceed $690 million for plaintiffs who agree to settle their claims. The number of claimants covered by the settlement is … [Read more...] about Lilly to Settle Zyprexa Claims
Eli Lilly Agrees to Zyprexa Settlement
Claims Against Schizophrenia Medication Zyprexa. Eli Lilly and Co. said late Thursday that it has entered into an agreement in principle to settle about 8,000, or 75%, of the claims against the company related to its schizophrenia medication, Zyprexa. When finalized, the agreement will also result in the dismissal of claims … [Read more...] about Eli Lilly Agrees to Zyprexa Settlement
Antipsychotic Drug Lawsuit Launched
Lawsuit Over Antipsychotic Drug. Two Albertans who took the antipsychotic drug Zyprexa and then developed diabetes have launched a lawsuit against drug giant Eli Lilly & Co. A third person the spouse of a man who claims he developed diabetes after taking the drug is also named as a plaintiff in the lawsuit. The suit alleges … [Read more...] about Antipsychotic Drug Lawsuit Launched
Zyprexa Comes Under Legal Fire
Eli Lilly Zyprexa Is Under Fire. A very popular prescription drug is under fire and you need to know about it. Zyprexa, manufactured by Eli Lilly, is being accused of causing everything from diabetes to panchreatis, even death. WVLT TV's Jane Nowiski tells us more about the drug and what you can do if you're taking it. "Studies … [Read more...] about Zyprexa Comes Under Legal Fire
Indiana Man Claims Lilly Drug Gave Him Diabetes
Lilly Drug Can Cause Diabetes. A Warsaw man is suing Eli Lilly because he says the drug Zyprexa gave him diabetes and other health problems. But the company says it's worked with the Food and Drug Administration and doctors to make sure the drug is safe. falsely and fraudulently Gary Stockman filed the suit last week … [Read more...] about Indiana Man Claims Lilly Drug Gave Him Diabetes
Lawsuit Against Eli Lilly and Company
Parker & Waichman, LLP (www.yourlawyer.com) and Douglas & London LLP announce the filing of a lawsuit against Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY - News) on behalf of all persons residing in the United States who used Zyprexa. The lawsuit was filed on April 16, 2004 in the United States District Court for the Eastern … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Against Eli Lilly and Company
Wall Street Journal Questions Safety of Lilly Drug
Lilly Drug Serious Side Effect. It brought in nearly $1 billion in sales last year. Zyprexa, Eli Lilly and Company's blockbuster treatment for schizophrenia is under growing questions about a potentially serious side effect. The front page of the Wall Street Journal raises the question, does Zyprexa and other drugs like it cause … [Read more...] about Wall Street Journal Questions Safety of Lilly Drug
