RisperdalIf you took Risperdal (Resperidone) on or before August 2004, and you have developed diabetes, pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas), ketoacidosis, hyperglycemia, seizures, diabetic coma, stroke, heart attack, amputation of a limb (due to diabetes), severe weight gain, or other medical conditions, you may be entitled to compensation. You are urged to contact our experienced lawyers if you or someone you know has suffered any of these symptoms. There is no obligation for us to review your case. You may fill out our Free Case Evaluation and we will call you or you may call us at 866-716-8300. Act now, because the deadline for filing your case against the Risperdal manufacturers will soon pass. If you would like to see the letter that the manufacturers sent the doctors about new warnings, please click here.
Risperdal is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar mania. Increased occurrences of diabetes, hyperglycemia, and weight gain have been associated with the use of Risperdal. Drug companies have pushed atypical antipsychotics like Risperdal too quickly, to the wrong patients. The results? Unnecessarily exposing patients to potentially dangerous, long-term side effects such as diabetes and weight gain. Children and the elderly are also adversely affected by drugs like Risperdal. As reported by the FDA in December of 2003: FDA and Janssen revised the WARNINGS section of labeling, describing the increased risk of hyperglycemia and diabetes in patients taking Risperdal. MedWatch is posting a revised version of a letter originally distributed to health care professionals November 2003. FDA asked all manufacturers of atypical antipsychotic medications, including Janssen, to add this Warning statement to labeling. If you are suffering from any of the following conditions after taking this drug, you may want to contact us for more information:
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