ADVISORY/Hersh & Hersh Attorneys Available to Comment on Eli Lilly Zyprexa Lawsuits; Attorneys Push for Prominent Labeling That Warns of Acute Side Effects Linked to Drug's Use.Business Editors/Legal Writers ADVISORY... --(BUSINESS WIRE) Who: San Francisco product liability law firm Hersh & Hersh is the first firm to file multiple complaints across the United States against drug manufacturer Eli Lilly related to the anti-psychotic drug Zyprexa. Hersh & Hersh attorneys are representing plaintiffs and family members who have suffered life-threatening or fatal injuries, including diabetes mellitus diabetes mellitus Disorder of insufficient production of or reduced sensitivity to insulin. Insulin, synthesized in the islets of Langerhans (see Langerhans, islets of), is necessary to metabolize glucose. In diabetes, blood sugar levels increase (hyperglycemia). , hyperglycemia hyperglycemia: see diabetes. and pancreatitis, allegedly as a result of taking Zyprexa. Classified as an "atypical antipsychotic," Zyprexa is the giant drug maker's most profitable medication, used for treatment of schizophrenia The concept of a cure as such in the treatment of schizophrenia remains controversial, as there is no consensus on the definition of "treatment" in the case of schizophrenia, although some criteria for the remission of symptoms have recently been suggested. and bipolar disorder bipolar disorder, formerly manic-depressive disorder or manic-depression, severe mental disorder involving manic episodes that are usually accompanied by episodes of depression. . What: The Wall Street Journal published a page-one story today that raises the issue of Zyprexa's potentially dangerous side effects, highlighting Hersh & Hersh clients. Why: Hersh & Hersh attorneys are reviewing 30 additional cases and are available for comment on the Zyprexa lawsuits and the need for enforcement of prominent labeling of acute side effects linked to ingestion ingestion /in·ges·tion/ (-chun) the taking of food, drugs, etc., into the body by mouth. in·ges·tion n. 1. The act of taking food and drink into the body by the mouth. 2. of Zyprexa. Contact: For interviews with Hersh & Hersh attorneys, Zyprexa plaintiffs and medical experts contact: Shelly Gordon 650/856-1607 sgordon@g2comm.com or Lisa Byrne 415/221-5018 lisa@lisabyrne.com |
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