Comments on: Zyprexa lawsuit settlements announced by Eli Lilly

By: $62 Million Settlement of Zyprexa Lawsuits by 32 States | Legal News & Updates Blog - Saiontz, Kirk & Miles

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:31:39 +0000

[...] Lilly has previously settled over 30,000 Zyprexa lawsuits brought by individuals who suffered diabetes, pancreatitis and other injuries as a side effect of [...]

By: R Varnam

R Varnam — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:23:44 +0000

Is there a lawsuit for the spouses also. the lawsuit does not say anything concerning the loss of affection or the loss of his providing for our home. Before this drug he did at least go to work part of the time. Not with all of his problems he barely is able to function which is not a life?

By: Antipsychotics Increase Risk of Death and Injury for Dementia Patients — AboutLawsuits.com

Wed, 28 May 2008 20:42:37 +0000

[...] among all users, not just elderly dementia patients. Eli Lilly and Co. has settled thousands of Zyprexa lawsuits and AstraZeneca Plc is scheduled to being the first Seroquel lawsuits later this [...]

By: Zyprexa Settlement Reached - Zyprexa and Seroquel Lawyers | Legal News & Updates Blog - Saiontz, Kirk & Miles

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:14:53 +0000

[...] as a result of diabetes caused by Zyprexa. Lilly has already agreed to pay a $1.2 billion Zyprexa settlement for 30,000 individual lawsuits filed by users of the drug, and additional cases may still be brought [...]

By: C. Watkins

C. Watkins — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:35:12 +0000

Zyprexa was the best thing to happen to us, it saved our marriage. My husband was bipolar, high strung angry all the time. After taking Zyprexa it has been 3 years now, a totally different person. Calm, easy going, happier, likes to sit and read, which he could never do before because all the energy he had was really lots of negative energy he could not finish school because he could not sit through a class. He is catching up on years of lost education in reading books which he enjoys. I think it works great. He has had no weight gain problems or health issues. SO it works differnt for different people

By: Denise

Denise — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 08:59:45 +0000

If 23 is young, my son has taken this drug since the age of 13.
Yes the weight gain was substantial, from looking like a anorexic at around 65 pounds to 225 pounds in around 18 months. He even has stretch marks that were really bright red, now that we have taken him off of the drug they are flesh colored, but you can still see them.

For a boy to have this, along with ADD, ADHD, Bipolar, ADO, conduct disorder, and the rest of his developmental problems it made him very self conscious. With the conduct disorder it just made him meaner because of all the kids teasing him. Now at age 17 it will be hard to keep him out of jail or even out of the hospital.

Like all of you never heard anything from Lawyers that wanted to take his case. I think around 2 years now. We wanted to take money to build him a house on our property, just to keep watch of him so he doesn’t end up hurt or in jail. I know just acting like mother hen, but he is in deisel mechanics to learn trade, but with his mouth we will probably have to build garage so he can work. He is doing very good on hands on but still slow with book work.

I hope we hear something soon.

By: Austin Kirk

Austin Kirk — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 19:39:27 +0000

Ms. Blaylock,

You should contact the attorney or lawfirm representing your daughter directly to obtain details regarding the status of the settlement. The finalization of a settlement of this nature and disbursement of funds is often a long process and there are several items which can impact the amount of time it takes. Many of these items are out of the control of the attorney or the defendant/company. However, your attorney should be able to give you a better understanding of what the process will be for the finalization of your daughter’s claim. Good luck.

By: Deena Blaylock

Deena Blaylock — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 01:48:54 +0000

I have file a lawsuit against Zyprexa and its Manufacturer, for my developmentaly delayed daughter; via our lawyer over 4 years ago. I have heard of the settlement but I have yet to receive my any notification of the amount.

For a company to agree to settle and not pay is just awful. My daughter, like may developmentally delay children/adults are not able/capable to explain every ache and pain. We, the parent, trust in Doctors, Psychartist, and the Medical community to help look out for our well being. But when you depent on someone else to help you, they always fall short. I think that in every situation where there is neglect someone should not only take responsibily, and be accountable, but follow thru with any agreement to settle. And the lawyers representing us should give us a blow by blow accounting of what is happening and pay those who have been harmed by this neglect.

By: Charrie Ivie-Jenkins

Charrie Ivie-Jenkins — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 22:38:09 +0000

She needs to get off Zyprexa and check to see what other medications combined with Zyprexa has side effects. Kansas cares nothing about drugs, as I found out in 2004. Doctor’s just state OH WELL. We used to depend on doctor’s to do the best their Medical Degree and updated Medical training the consumer pays for or their Ins. However, Doctor’s see patient’s as Insurance Companies quota’s allow. The Health Industry (FDA) should be held liable along with Doctor’s and Insurance Co. I studied drugs and the side effects of drugs in Texas, working for a large hospital and saw what effects these drugs had on patients. They made them like vegetables and comatose. I was FORCED to take Zyprexa and Neorontin, Lipitor, because of of incompetent JUDGES and LAWYER’s and Psychiatrist’s. Forced to remain in Kansas yet a TAX PAYER in TEXAS since 1998. Never in my life did I ever imagine this could happen. Not only to me but other’s I was with. Apparently Kansas is such a POOR STATE, they depend on the Mentally Incompetent, and yet No one has done anything to help these people. The Zyprexa - changed my way of thinking and made me a completely different person along with other drug’s. The MISTAKE is their’s and they will pay a very high price for their ignorance. In reply to your daughter. Believe her when she tells you what she is feeling. It has taken me 4 years to return to somewhat normal. These drugs gave me complete amnesia and still I have BLANK spaces I will probably never be able to fill in. Take her to someone dealing in the NATURAL & HEALTHY way of living and get her off of everything she is on. Determine her TRUE DIAGNOSIS. I will never TRUST another DOCTOR, again. Insurance runs the HEALTH SYSTEM, and in my case all will be held accountable. A normal person that has one’s own opnion of his or her way of living should not have her mind taken away by DRUG COMPANIES. Think about it, IF a drug has so many side effects why would anyone want to take it.

Most Mentally ill child, young adult, adult, and older person are on some RX drugs. One’s body chemistry - are all different. A doctor or psychiatrist was once a human being before the training was taken. IF, they will not take the drugs they prescribe, WHY SHOULD YOU. You need to find that(1) person that cares as much for your daughter as you do. I have found that person, and I get better and stronger every day. I am on NOTHING!!

23 years old is to young to be on these life threatening drugs.

Speaking from my own experience,
Charrie Ivie-Jenkins

By: Kathran Randolph

Kathran Randolph — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:20:40 +0000

I have a child who took Zyprexa and Risperdal for years. She has also taken Seroquel. Her weight has zoomed up to 390, and she had developed high blood preessure as well as many other “mystery illnesses” that have yet to be discovered. She has complained of stomack pain for the past three years and she has seen doctor after doctor, but to no avail. I would appreciate any help that you can give me in this matter. She is 23 years old, but she has developmental issues.

Thank you.