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Seroquel diabetes risk - was your child affected?
Seroquel diabetes lawsuit information: Please complete the form below for a free case review
Seroquel is one of the new-generation "atypical" antipsychotics. Seroquel has been prescribed "off-label" by many doctors for years to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in children ages 10 to 17, despite possible serious side effects, including diabetes, acute pancreatitis and other serious health problems.
Other safety concerns plague Seroquel. In 2004, the Food and Drug Administration ordered Seroquel's manufacturer, AstraZeneca, to add a "black box" warning to Seroquel's packaging, outlining increased risks of hyperglycemia, high blood pressure and diabetes associated with use of the drug.
In addition, older patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with Seroquel are at an increased risk of death, according to the FDA.
A attorney from our firm is accepting cases in which a child or young adult under the age of 25 was prescribed Seroquel and developed Type 2 diabetes or life-threatening health problem.
Seroquel is approved for the treatment of schizophrenia and acute mania in bipolar disorder and is used "off-label" to treat other disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, hallucinations in Parkinson's disease patients using Requip, and as a sedative for those with sleep disorders.
Seroquel & diabetes: general health information
Diabetes is a medical disorder characterised by varying or persistent hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels), especially after eating.Seven percent of the population in the United States has diabetes. While an estimated 14.6 million have been diagnosed, unfortunately, nearly one-third are unaware that they have the disease.
All types of diabetes mellitus share similar symptoms and complications at advanced stages.
Hyperglycemia itself can lead to dehydration and ketoacidosis.
Longer-term complications include cardiovascular disease (doubled risk), chronic renal failure (it is the main cause for dialysis), retinal damage which can lead to blindness, nerve damage which can lead to erectile dysfunction (impotence), gangrene with risk of amputation of toes, feet, and even legs.
Serious complications are much less common in people who control their blood
sugars well with lifestyle and medications.
The most important forms of
diabetes are due to decreased or the complete absence of the production of
insulin (type 1 diabetes), or decreased sensitivity of body tissues to insulin
(type 2 diabetes, the more common form).
The former requires insulin
injections for survival; the latter is generally managed with diet, weight
reduction and exercise in about 20% of cases, though the majority require these
strategies plus oral medication (insulin is used if the tablets are
ineffective).
Patient understanding and participation is vital, as blood
glucose levels change continuously.
Treatments that return the blood
sugar to normal levels can reduce or prevent development of the complications of
diabetes.
Other health problems that accelerate the damaging effects of
diabetes are smoking, elevated cholesterol levels, obesity, high blood pressure,
and lack of regular exercise.
Seroquel diabetes lawsuit resources
If your child or teenager has been diagnosed with diabetes after taking Seroquel, our lawyers may be able to help you to seek compensation for their disease, pain and suffering, and other financial compensation.
Please complete the form on this page for a free and confidential review of your potential lawsuit. A Weitz & Luxenberg representative will contact you as soon as possible.
see also:
Type 2 Diabetes
Seroquel and Type 2 Diabetes risks | Weitz & Luxenberg attorneysSeroquel: Type 2 Diabetes risks for young adults aged 25 and younger. Weitz & Luxenberg's Seroquel lawyers can provide a free legal case review.
Diabetes
Seroquel and diabetes risk in children | Weitz & LuxenbergChildren and teens who have been prescribed Seroquel face significant risk to develop diabetes and other life-threating diabetic complications.
Side Effects
Seroquel Side Effects Information | From Weitz & Luxenberg LawyersChildren and teens who were prescribed Seroquel at serious risk for diabetes and related side effects. Get a free case review from our lawyers.
