Posted by stargazer on December 14, 2006, at 0:20:38
In reply to Re: lawsuit on seroquel now? Cataracts too, posted by stargazer on December 11, 2006, at 19:47:15
I told my pdoc this today about the cataract statement in Seroquel package insert, he wasn't aware so I came home and wanted to make sure I didn't make it up or if it was on another drug.
This is what it says....
"the development of cataracts was observed in association with quetiapine treatment in chronic dog studies (see Animal toxicology)...lens changes have also been observed in patients during long term Seroquel treatment, but a causal relationship has not been established. Nevertheless, the possibility of lenticular changes cannot be excluded ...therefore examination of the lens...is recommended at initiation of treatment ...and at 6 mos intervals during chronic treatment..."
Drug companies are starting to identify more of these side effects, it's called CYA. They are getting sued left and right and are only now starting to reveal more side effects in their literature. But you have to read it since the docs don't even know about alot of the stuff in there. They can't read everything and also see and treat patients. I wouldn't want their jobs despite their salaries. Too much uncertainty with these 'Crazy' meds.
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