Billy Robbins filed suit in East St. Louis on April 28, 2006 alleging the anti-psychotic drug Seroquel caused him to develop pancreatitis, an inflammatory disease that can cause serious and life-threatening gastrointestinal disorders in patients. In severe cases, internal bleeding, tissue damage, and infections can occur. Some patients may develop pseudocysts, which are accumulations of fluid and tissue debris that can become toxic and begin to break up and flood the bloodstream with dangerous infectious organisms.

According to Mr. Robbins’ complaint, the maker of Seroquel, AstraZeneca, failed to warn consumers regarding the significant risks of serious or even fatal injuries to the liver, kidney and pancreas of patients. The warning label on Seroquel may not have included adequate information about the significant risks being alleged by Mr. Robbins, including:

• Ketoacidosis, a serious condition of dangerously high levels of acidic ketones which can lead to diabetic coma
• Diabetes mellitus
• Heart disease
• Blindness
• Seizures
• Coma & Death

Mr. Robbins is seeking damages in excess of $750,000 in his personal injury lawsuit.

Source: Steve Gonzalez, “Plaintiff claims Seroquel caused pancreatitis in federal suit,” Madison-St. Clair Record, May 1, 2006, accessed May 2, 2006.