Seroquel Lawsuits

Seroquel is an oral medication that was cleared by the FDA in 1997. Seroquel is manufactured by Zeneca Pharmaceuticals and is a member of a new chemical class called dibenzothiazepine derivatives. Like other new "atypical" antipsychotics, Seroquel has a reduced risk of side effects related to loss of motor control, a major problem with older "typical" antipsychotics.

Extensive clinical trials show that Seroquel is effective in the treatment of all manner of symptoms of schizophrenia, from delusions to apathy. Seroquel affects a range of neurotransmitter receptors, including serotonin receptors. Users of Seroquel have found the drug to be as effective as traditional antipsychotic medications, including Thorazine (chlorpromazine) and Haldol (haloperidol).

Seroquel manufacturers AstraZeneca have been requested by US regulators to include warnings about the risk of elevated blood sugar and diabetes. The Japanese Seroquel label includes a prominent warning, specifically stating that there is a link between diabetes and the use of Seroquel. The United States label, however, does not reflect this known problem, meaning that Seroquel users and their physicians may be unaware of the need to monitor for signs of diabetes. Seroquel patients who believe they have suffered ill-effects from the use of the medication should contact an attorney who is familiar with Seroquel.

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