The Advertised Benefits of Risperdal

Risperdal has been on the market since 1994 and has been approved by the FDA for the immediate treatment of schizophrenia and the long-term treatment of bi-polar disorder. It can be prescribed to both adults and adolescents, some of whom may be as young as 13 years old.

The drug works by rebalancing serotonin and dopamine in the brain to level out the patient’s mood. This helps bring schizophrenics back to a stable frame of mind and helps bipolar patients remain in a steady mental state.

Because of its early development and a lack of competition, Risperdal was the only drug used for this purpose on the market for nine years. Unfortunately, during this time, the drug’s maker engaged in a campaign of deceit to raise their prescription numbers and profits.

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Risperdal Side Effects

The potential side effects of taking Risperdal are well-cataloged. In fact, the FDA warned about the dangers of elderly and child patients using the drug immediately after its release. Unfortunately, this did not stop Janssen Pharmaceuticals from engaging in advertising campaigns to increase the visibility of the drug on the marketplace. These actions have already resulted in significant settlements with people negatively affected by the drug.

This advertising did not disclose the fact that elderly people taking the drug were dying at an alarming rate, nor did it disclose the extent of young boys developing breast tissue, otherwise known as gynecomastia.

Other common and serious side effects included:

  • Weight gain
  • Headache or dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Increased chance of stroke

Any of these side effects can have a serious effect on the quality and length of a patient’s life. Especially for patients who were prescribed Risperdal while they were a child or elderly, the drug can have a catastrophic effect on a person’s future.

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A Risperdal Attorney Could Help Pursue a Legal Remedy

Drug companies are just like all other corporations in that they have a legal responsibility to create products that are reasonably safe for the public to use. Especially in the highly regulated pharmaceutical world, companies are required to ensure that their drugs are reasonably safe and that they properly disclose all potential side effects.

When a company fails to do this, as Janssen Pharmaceuticals did with Risperdal, the company is legally liable for any damage that results. If you took Risperdal and suffered any adverse health effect as a result, you may be able to take your case to court for compensation.

A Risperdal lawyer could help you though this complex process to hold negligent pharmaceutical companies liable for their actions. The time to file a claim is limited, so do not hesitate—contact a Risperdal attorney today to get started on your case. You can speak with a Lafayette personal injury lawyer to help you pursue compensation.

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