Seroquel Side Effects
The antipsychotic drug Seroquel, made by AstraZeneca, has been linked to an increased risk for developing high blood pressure, diabetes and sudden heart death.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Seroquel for the treatment of schizophrenia, a condition that may include hearing voices, seeing or sensing things that are not present, mistaken beliefs or unusual suspicions. Seroquel is also approved as a treatment for bipolar disorder, a mental illness that causes extreme mood swings. Seroquel has also been prescribed to treat dementia even though the FDA has not been approved it for that purpose.
Seroquel has been associated with some severe and deadly side effects. The Seroquel side effects lawyers at Carey & Danis believe that AstraZeneca kept the dangers associated with Seroquel secret. As a result, a number of patients prescribed Seroquel suffered serious injuries.
The Food and Drug Administration now warns that there are several risks and side effects associated with Seroquel therapy including:
An increased chance of death in elderly personNeuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), a life-threatening nervous system problem that can cause high fever, muscle stiffness, sweating, a fast or irregular heartbeat, a change in blood pressure and confusion
An uncontrollable muscle movement condition known as tardive dyskinesia
High blood sugar and diabetes
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious complication after taking Seroquel, contact the Seroquel side effect attorneys of Carey & Danis. We can help. Carey & Danis is a national law firm that represents individuals injured by America's largest corporations.
