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Seroquel Lawyers and Attorneys
People all over the United States suffer from many different terrible psychotic diseases, and psychosis is a truly terrible condition that has patients thinking that they are hearing voices in their heads and creating chemical imbalance problems that literally make a person's life nothing short of torture.
Fighting for the Rights of Victims of Seroquel
As a result, companies have long been dumping resources into the research and development of medications that alleviate the symptoms of psychosis, and so many of them were invented that an entire group of drugs was classified under one name - antipsychotic drugs. These drugs proved effective at limiting the main symptoms but also led to a loss of motor control.
Ultimately, a new generation of drugs was formulated, and these are known as atypical antipsychotics. The claim behind these medications was that the loss of motor control was mitigated. AstraZeneca was one of the companies that came up with one of these medications, and it was known as Seroquel.How Seroquel Works
Seroquel works by blocking the sites of several neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine. It was originally approved for use by the FDA in 1997, and it enjoyed a high rate of success in treating psychosis. However, its apparent effectiveness led to its use for several 'off-label' purposes, which means it was used to treat other conditions that included dementia.Problems Specified
The problems with Seroquel tended to occur on two fronts. If it was used properly and for psychosis, it tended to lead to a risk of hyperglycemia and diabetes. Even worse was the side effect linked to off-label uses. Reports began to surface that those who had used Seroquel for dementia and in combination with other medications to treat bipolar disorders suffered a much higher risk of developing suicidal tendencies in both adolescents and in children.
Government Reaction
Ultimately, the FDA got involved and issued a series of warnings and label requirements that dealt directly with Seroquel. The so-called 'black box' warning is the second most severe remedy available to the FDA short of a recall.
If you or someone you love has suffered from the use of Seroquel, you need legal help. Contact the dangerous drug lawyers at Parilman & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.
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