Risperdal
Risperdal Linked to Enlarged Breasts in Young Men
Risperdal Has Been Linked To Gynecomastia. Parker Waichman LLP is investigating potential lawsuits on behalf of young men who developed gynecomastia (enlarged breasts in men) after taking the antipsychotic medication Risperdal. A number of studies have linked the use of Risperdal to enlarged breast tissue in young men and … [Read more...] about Risperdal Linked to Enlarged Breasts in Young Men
Risperdal Anti-Psychotic Medication Side Effects
Risperdal Serious Side Effects. Parker Waichman LLP is investigating potential lawsuits on behalf of individuals who suffered side effects after taking the anti-psychotic medication Risperdal. This drug, which is manufactured by Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen unit, is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, … [Read more...] about Risperdal Anti-Psychotic Medication Side Effects
Risperdal Side Effects May Lead To Stroke Lawsuits
Risperdal May Cause Diabetes. Risperdal (Generic: Risperidone) has been linked to Diabetes; prompting the FDA to request that Johnson and Johnson issue a warning to patients and prospective patients. In a recent study, Risperdal increased a patients chances of developing diabetes by about 50 percent compared with older … [Read more...] about Risperdal Side Effects May Lead To Stroke Lawsuits
Risperdal Side Effect Lawsuits Continue to Mount Against J&J
Risperdal Side Effect Injury Lawsuits.. A recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicates that at least 13,000 product liability claims have been filed in courts around the United States against Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) Janssen Pharmaceuticals unit, makers of Risperdal. The number … [Read more...] about Risperdal Side Effect Lawsuits Continue to Mount Against J&J
Fifth Large Risperdal Gynecomastia Settlement Reached Before Trial
Risperdal Gynecomastia Side Effects. Risperdal (risperidone), is an expensive and dangerous option among other drugs in its class and has been associated with various serious side effects, namely gynecomastia (male breasts). Risperdal is manufactured through Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. The … [Read more...] about Fifth Large Risperdal Gynecomastia Settlement Reached Before Trial
J&J Settles Risperdal Gynecomastia Lawsuit Before Trial
Janssen Settles Allegations that Risperdal Caused Male Breast Growth. Shortly before the case was set to start trial, Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals settled claims that its antipsychotic drug Risperdal caused excessive breast growth in a young boy. The lawsuit alleged that J&J failed to disclose that … [Read more...] about J&J Settles Risperdal Gynecomastia Lawsuit Before Trial
Makers of Risperdal Manipulated Data on Gynecomastia
Makers of Risperdal is Responsible for Gynecomastia. After a $70 million verdict in a Risperdal gynecomastia lawsuit in July, Janssen Pharmaceuticals and its parent company Johnson & Johnson may be re-examining their strategy for pending Risperdal lawsuits. The lawsuits allege that the Risperdal is responsible for … [Read more...] about Makers of Risperdal Manipulated Data on Gynecomastia
Risperdal Award Increased Over Delay Damages
Antipsychotic Drug Risperdal, Allegation. In a recent Risperdal (risperidone) gynecomastia lawsuit, a Pennsylvania judge has agreed to increase a $70 million award to over $76 million. Risperdal lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson's subsidiary, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, by a family on behalf of their teenage son. The boy, … [Read more...] about Risperdal Award Increased Over Delay Damages
$70M Verdict in Risperdal Gynecomastia Trial
The Largest Award Made in a Risperdal Gynecomastia Trial. In the largest award yet made in a Risperdal gynecomastia trial, last week a Philadelphia jury awarded $70 million to a Tennessee boy who developed female breasts (gynecomastia) after taking the antipsychotic drug Risperdal. This case was the fifth Risperdal gynecomastia … [Read more...] about $70M Verdict in Risperdal Gynecomastia Trial
J&J Risperdal Lawsuit $1.75M Settlement
$1.75 Million In Risperdal Lawsuit. A Philadelphia jury awarded a young man $1.75 million in a suit concerning the prescription drug Risperdal. The plaintiff started taking Risperdal at the age of 9 in 2003. At that time, Risperdal had been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the treatment of … [Read more...] about J&J Risperdal Lawsuit $1.75M Settlement
Risperdal Trial Paused to Turn Over More Evidence
Risperdal Trial Paused. A trial in Philadelphia state court overbreast growth in an adolescent boy allegedly caused by the antipsychotic drug Risperdal (risperidone), has been paused until early December so the company can turn over , has been paused until early December so the company can turn over more evidence for the boy's … [Read more...] about Risperdal Trial Paused to Turn Over More Evidence
J&J Reaches $2.2B Risperdal, Invega and Natrecor Settlement
$2.2 Billion Settlement To Resolve Allegations. According to a press release issued by the Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs, Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries will pay $2.2 billion to resolve criminal and civil allegations involving the drugs Risperdal, Invega and Natrecor. Civil settlements with state and … [Read more...] about J&J Reaches $2.2B Risperdal, Invega and Natrecor Settlement
J&J Agrees to Settlement With Man Who Claims Taking Risperdal
Drug Risperdal Caused Grow Male Breasts Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson has reached settlement terms with a man who claims that taking the company’s drug Risperdal as a child caused him to grow male breasts. According to a Bloomberg report, the case brought by Aron Banks was the first of at least 120 lawsuits making this … [Read more...] about J&J Agrees to Settlement With Man Who Claims Taking Risperdal
Risperdal Illegal Marketing Charges Settlement
Risperdal Illegal Marketing Charges. Wall Street Journal reports that Johnson & Johnson is nearing a settlement agreement on federal charges that it illegally marketed its schizophrenia drug Risperdal. The settlement is believed to range between $1.5 and $1.7 billion. Dept. of Justice prosecutors have been pursuing illegal … [Read more...] about Risperdal Illegal Marketing Charges Settlement
Feds Say Kickbacks Paid to Increase use of Risperdal
Increase use of Risperdal. Johnson & Johnson has been charged with paying kickbacks to the Omnicare nursing home chain in order to increase the use of its drugs at the chain's homes. While Johnson & Johnson was allegedly paying kickbacks, federal prosecutors claim that Omnicare’s annual purchases of the company's drugs, … [Read more...] about Feds Say Kickbacks Paid to Increase use of Risperdal
Risperdal Researcher Promised Drug Maker Positive Results
Risperdal Researcher Promised Drug Maker. A prominent Harvard psychiatrist promised positive results to Johnson & Johnson before the start of some clinical trials for Risperdal. According to The Wall Street Journal, the revelations regarding Dr. Joseph Biederman came to light in court documents that are part of a lawsuit … [Read more...] about Risperdal Researcher Promised Drug Maker Positive Results
Alzheimer’s Patients on Risperdal More Likely to Die
Anti-Psychotic Drugs Increase Risk Of Death. Using anti-psychotic drugs, such as Risperdal and Thorazine, to treat Alzheimer's disease patients isn't worth the increased risk of death, a new study concludes. Such drugs are often used to stem aggression sometimes exhibited by Alzheimer's patients, but the new study conducted … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Patients on Risperdal More Likely to Die
Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Homes
Antipsychotic Drugs Black Box Warning. Use of antipsychotic drugs like Risperdal and Seroquel to control dementia patients has risen in recent years, despite the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) "black box" warning labels that these drugs can increase the risk of death for elderly dementia sufferers. About 30% of … [Read more...] about Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Homes
Woman Fights Order To Take Drugs
Powerful Anti-Psychotic Drugs Risk. Faith Myers says she can live with the voices and visions that jar her mind. She's heard the voice of God telling her when she will die, a state psychiatrist testified recently. She thinks the government was watching her in her Spenard apartment, the psychiatrist, Robert Hanowell, said. Certain … [Read more...] about Woman Fights Order To Take Drugs
