St. Louis Pharmaceutical Blog

One troubling side effect of Risperdal is that it may increase the patient’s risk of diabetes. This risk is associated with another common side effect of Risperdal: weight gain. The combination of weight gain and Risperdal use can lead to a frightening mixture.
Among the litany of startling side effects, diabetes is especially troubling. The use of Risperdal perhaps accentuates the otherwise undiagnosed diabetic symptoms in the patient, but diagnosed or not, diabetes can be fatal.
Usually the most prevalent symptoms of diabetes are increased levels of thirst and frequent urination, unintended weight loss, constant fatigue, digestive issues, tingling sensation in the feet, slow healing cuts and bruises, and vision problems. If left undiagnosed, diabetes can lead to heart disease, nerve damage, stroke, and eventual blindness.
If you or a loved one are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your family physician as soon as possible.

Of the known physical side effects associated with Risperdal, there is one of which that is especially troubling for men.  The condition is known as gynecomastia and it relates to the growth of breasts by men who have taken the drug.  The development of male breasts can be exceptionally frustrating and cause a great deal of distress.
Multiple suits have been filed against Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and a recent study Dr. Mahyar Etminan from the The University of British Columbia concluded that men who had used Risperdal or a variant of the drug had a 69% elevated risk of developing gynecomastia.  Also, patients using Risperdal had a significantly greater risk of developing gynecomastia, as opposed to those who had used an alternate means of medication.  Dr. Etminan was quoted as saying there, “is a strong association between the use of Risperdal and gynecomastia.

Risperdal is a very dangerous prescription drug.  It was used to treat any manner of psychological disorders and has since been at the center of attention for many class action law suits.  The side effects that the drug induced is long and rather varied, but here is a shortened list.  For the complete listing please follow the link to the National Institutes of Health website.
If you have experienced any of these side effects as a result of Risperdal use, contact The Roberts Law Firm today for more information at 636-530-9199.