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• Risperdal Side Effects Led to Deadly Breast Cancer, Lawsuit Claims

  January 7, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  The family of an Alabama woman has filed a Risperdal wrongful death lawsuit, indicating that the antipsychotic caused her to develop breast cancer.

• Court Considers Remanding Risperdal Breast Cancer Lawsuit to California State Court

  October 29, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A hearing later this week will determine whether a Risperdal and Zyprexa breast cancer lawsuit should be pursued in state or federal court.

• Lawsuit Alleges Risperdal, Zyprexa Caused Breast Cancer Diagnosis

  July 11, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A California woman is fighting to keep her Risperdal and Zyprexa breast cancer lawsuit in state court, saying manufacturers failed to warn patients of the risks.

• Trazodone No Better Than Other Atypical Antipsychotics For Treating Older Dementia Patients: Study

  December 4, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that giving dementia patients trazodone could be as risky as giving them atypical antipsychotics.

• Study Finds No Link Between Antipsychotics and Birth Defects Following Pregnancy Use

  August 19, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study indicate that the use of antipsychotics in early pregnancy does not increase the risk of birth defects, with the possible exception of Risperdal.

• Atypical Antipsychotic Diabetes Risks May Be Reduced By Vitamin D: Study

  June 6, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study reveals that vitamin D supplements may help prevent the risk of diabetes carried by certain antipsychotics.

• Antipsychotic Use During Pregnancy Results in High Adverse Event Rates: Study

  May 26, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study's findings dismiss most claims of antipsychotic risk during pregnancy, but still finds a high enough rate of birth complications to rais concerns.

• Side Effects of Risperdal, Seroquel, Zyprexa Linked to Kidney Injury: Study

  August 20, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests that the antipsychotics Risperdal, Seroquel and Zyprexa increase the risks of kidney injury, death, hypotension and urinary retension in elderly patients.