Seroquel Diabetes Lawyer: Attorneys for Seroquel Induced Type 2 Diabetes
There has been evidence since 2002 that drugs in Seroquel’s class caused a 3.34 times greater risk of diabetes than other antipsychotic drugs (which is what Seroquel is supposed to be prescribed for in the first place). In September 2003, the FDA began mandating a warning indicating that Seroquel patients are at great risk for type 2 diabetes.
The Seroquel diabetes class action lawsuit alleges that Seroquel’s manufacturer knew that Seroquel caused a high occurrence of diabetes, but failed to adequately warn doctors or patients of the risk. As is often the case, the other countries' version of the FDA required a more explict warning about the risk of type 2 diabetes with Seroquel. The Japanese warning specifically informing doctors of the need to monitor Seroquel patients. The Japanese label also indicates that Seroquel is contraindicated for use in patients with diabetes or a history of diabetes. In other words, Seroquel's manufacturer felt comfortable providing doctors and Seroquel patients in the United States less information than Japanese Seroquel patients were afforded. Why? Two words: market share. The more bad information about Seroquel that was made available, the less prescriptions - particularly the off-market prescriptions for Seroquel which is where the real money is in Seroquel sales.
It is difficult to deny the link between Seroquel and diabetes, even for Seroquel's manufacturer. According to AstraZeneca's own data on Seroquel, patients had increased cholesterol, triglycerides and weight levels on Seroquel than patients taking a placebo. More to the point, AstraZeneca's data also shows that 10.7% of Seroquel patients had blood sugar levels indictative of diabetes, more than twice as much as patient on placebo.
There is a nationwide MDL Seroquel lass action lawsuit pending in Florida. Many plaintiffs' lawyers believe that a settlement in the Seroquel class action lawsuits could be coming down the pike although no one knows exactly when (or even if) such a Seroquel settlement might occur. If you think you may have a Seroquel type 2 diabetes case and would like to be included in the Seroquel class action, you can call one of our Seroquel class action lawyers for a free consultation at 800-553-8082 or click here for a free online Seroquel consultation.
Comments
i have had a stroke while on seroquel. can you help me?
Posted by: charles coynr | November 14, 2008 6:54 PM
Hey, Is that why, I crave sweets after taking this medication.. I have gained 30 pounds while on this medication, in only 2 months.. I told my doc. but he said it wasn't because of the medicine.. I don't believe him.. HELP!! Crystal Price
Posted by: Crystal Price | February 5, 2009 8:03 PM
I went on huge insane food (sweets) binges and gained 50 lbs over 2 years after taking Seroquell for 4 years; For a while I did fine-then it suddenly hit me; Maybe my pancreas gave out?
I use it for sleeping
Posted by: Mark | March 22, 2010 5:59 PM