Risperdal Lawsuit: a comprehensive summary

https://www.medlegal360.com/risperdal-lawsuit/ Risperdal (Risperidone) is used to treat a variety of mental and mood disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and irritability associated with autism. Risperdal, an antipsychotic medication, was first approved in the United States. In 1993, the FDA approved it for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar mania. Janssen Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer and supplier, developed the drug, which was approved by the FDA for medical use in 1993. Profits for the company were staggering at $18 billion. Currently, several pharmaceutical companies manufacture and distribute generic and brand-name risperidone medications. Examples of the latter include Teva, Sun Pharmaceutical, and Aurobindo. Breast enlargement, infection and stroke deaths in dementia (mostly affecting older adults), malignant neuroleptic syndrome (heavy sweating is one of the symptoms), lack of breathing, heart rhythm, and blood pressure are some of the serious...