Case Study Suggests Even Low-Dose Risperdal Side Effects May Cause Tardive Dyskinesia Movement Disorders
A new case study warns that Risperdal side effects could cause a long-term involuntary movement disorder, known as tardive dyskinesia.
Tag Archives: Risperdal
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$70 Million Verdict in Risperdal Lawsuit Upheld After U.S. Supreme Court Declines To Review
The Supreme Court has rejected a request to review a $70 million Risperdal ruling against Johnson & Johnson over male breast growth side effects, meaning the verdict will stand.
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Antipsychotics Boxed Warning Curbed Use As “Chemical Restraint” In Nursing Homes: Study
A new study finds that FDA warnings reduced the use of antipsychotics as chemical restraints on elderly nursing home residents, but in many cases, the facilities may have switched to…
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Judge Determines Johnson & Johnson Should Be Required to Pay $6.8M in Punitive Damage For Failing to Warn About Risperdal Risks
A Pennsylvania judge upheld a massive Risperdal verdict, but reduced the original punitive damages from $8 billion to $6.8 million.
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Psychotropic Drugs May Cause Weight Gain By Altering Your Genes: Study
A new study indicates psychotropic drugs cause genetic changes which leads to weight gain.
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Only 1% of Serious Adverse Drug Events Reported To FDA: Report
A new study warns that only about 1-in-100 serious adverse drug events are reported to the FDA.
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Johnson & Johnson Lawsuits Over Talcum Powder, Opioids and Other Products May Cost Over $20B to Settle: Report: WSJ
Johnson & Johnson faces more than 100,000 lawsuits over problems with its products, which may cost up to $50 billion to settle.
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Risperdal Lawsuit Results in $8B Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson Over Breast Growth Side Effects for Males
A Philadelphia jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $8 billion in punitive damages to a man who developed breasts as a child due to the side effects of…
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Trazodone No Better Than Other Atypical Antipsychotics For Treating Older Dementia Patients: Study
A new study warns that giving dementia patients trazodone could be as risky as giving them atypical antipsychotics.
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One-Third Of Foster Kids Prescribed Psych Drugs Without Treatment Plan, Federal Report Warns
Federal investigators report that a third of foster care children in the U.S. prescribed psychotropic drugs are given no treatment plan or medical monitoring while taking the powerful medications.
