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Zyprexa Seroquel Risperdal Accutane Bextra Celebrex Vioxx Guidant pacemakers and defibrillators Zicam Viagra, Cialis Prempro Ortho Evra Renu Welding rods SJS Fosamax Mesothelioma PPH Benzene Trasylol	Risperdal By Jane Mundy Risperdal (generically known as Risperidone), an antipsychotic drug, was originally used to treat schizophrenia; however it is often used to treat other behavioral disorders. Although Risperdal was only FDA approved for treatment of schizophrenia symptoms, doctors have been prescribing Risperdal for behavioral disorders in elderly patients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, as well as delusions, aggression, anxiety, autism, and even for children with behavioral disorders (the safety of Risperdal use in children has never been established). Over ten million people worldwide have used Risperdal. Risperdal has been linked to fatal heart attacks and strokes in elderly patients with dementia-related conditions. Risperdal is not meant to be taken for psychotic conditions related to dementia. Risperdal has also shown to have a 50% increased risk of diabetes compared to other antipsychotic drugs. Johnson & Johnson's apparent aggressive marketing for off-label usage of Risperdal has caught the attention of U.S. prosecutors. In March 2007, the drug maker received subpoenas from U.S. prosecutors in Philadelphia, Boston and San Francisco related to the sales and marketing of Risperdal. There are indications that the drug is being marketed to doctors for uses beyond those approved by the FDA. J&J posted Risperdal sales of $4.18 billion last year, an 18 per cent increase from 2005, making it the top antipsychotic drug for J&J. J&J announced back in April 2003 that there were stroke risks and stroke- like events, such as blood clots and hemorrhages, seen in elderly patients taking this drug. J&J said that in addition to the thousands of letters being sent to health care professionals warning of the effects of Risperdal, an update to the Risperdal label would be made. Risperdal is yet another drug that has proven to have serious, adverse side effects, and another indication that a drug company places profits over safety. If you have any of the following side effects, stop taking Risperdal immediately and contact a medical professional: fever, stiff muscles, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats, confusion, tremors, trouble swallowing, restless muscle movements in your face or neck, feeling light-headed or fainting. You may also want to contact a Risperdal lawyer. [ MORE ARTICLES ]	By submitting this form, you are asking a lawyer to contact you. Lawyers are usually paid out of the proceeds of a successful settlement or verdict. Fields marked * are required. First Name: * Last Name: * Email Address: * Phone Number: * Cell Phone Number: City: * State: * Title of Complaint: * Description of Case: * Enter the text in the image below into the box at right:

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