Lawsuits Allege Abilify Caused Impulse-Control Problems
Abilify Lawsuits Allege Gambling Addiction, Compulsive Behaviors Bristol-Myers Squibb and Otsuka Pharmaceuticals are facing lawsuits alleging that the antipsychotic medication Abilify caused impulse-control problems, including pathological gambling. Litigation continues to mount as cases are consolidated into a federal … [Read more...] about Lawsuits Allege Abilify Caused Impulse-Control Problems
$19.5M Abilify Improper Marketing Settlement Obtained by 43 States
States Allege BMS Marketed Abilify Antipsychotic to Children, Elderly. In a multistate settlement, Bristol-Myers Squibb agreed to pay $19.5 million to settle allegations of improper marketing with its atypical antipsychotic drug, Abilify. The drug maker allegedly marketed Abilify to children and the elderly, even though … [Read more...] about $19.5M Abilify Improper Marketing Settlement Obtained by 43 States
$19.5M Abilify Improper Marketing Settlement Obtained by 43 States
States Allege BMS Marketed Abilify Improper Marketing Antipsychotic to Children, Elderly. In a multistate settlement, Bristol-Myers Squibb agreed to pay $19.5 million to settle allegations of improper marketing with its atypical antipsychotic drug, Abilify. The drug maker allegedly marketed Abilify to children and the elderly, even … [Read more...] about $19.5M Abilify Improper Marketing Settlement Obtained by 43 States
Antipsychotic Drug Abilify May Lead to Gambling Addiction, Compulsive Behavior
Lawsuits Over Antipsychotic Drug Abilify Aripiprazole. Parker Waichman LLP is investigating potential lawsuits over Abilify (aripiprazole), an antipsychotic medication used to treat mental disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Tourette's disorder, and irritability associated with autistic disorder. The U.S. … [Read more...] about Antipsychotic Drug Abilify May Lead to Gambling Addiction, Compulsive Behavior
Abilify Side Effects Link To Fatal Heart-Rhythm Lawsuits, Various Impulse Control Issues Involving Compulsive Gambling, Food Binging, Sexual Behaviors, and Shopping
Abilify Side Effects May Cause Fatal Heart-Rhythm. On April 13, 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) instructed Bristol-Myers Squibb to notify health care professionals of a revision to the warnings section of labeling for Abilify (aripiprazole), describing the potential increased risk of hyperglycemia and diabetes in … [Read more...] about Abilify Side Effects Link To Fatal Heart-Rhythm Lawsuits, Various Impulse Control Issues Involving Compulsive Gambling, Food Binging, Sexual Behaviors, and Shopping
Abilify Users Report Gambling Addiction
Lawsuit Alleged Abilify Pathological Gambling Addiction. Abilify is an antipsychotic medication used to treat psychiatric conditions such as depression, bipolar I disorder, schizophrenia, and autism spectrum disorders. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Abilify in 2002. Now, drug manufacturers Otsuka … [Read more...] about Abilify Users Report Gambling Addiction
Abilify Linked to Compulsive Behaviors and Gambling Lawsuit
Gambling Addiction Claims Linked From Abilify. Drug manufacturers Bristol-Myers Squibb and Otsuka Pharmaceuticals are facing a lawsuit from a woman alleging that the prescription drug Abilify caused her to develop a gambling addiction. The plaintiff claims that Abilify caused her to "develop compulsive gambling behaviors. The … [Read more...] about Abilify Linked to Compulsive Behaviors and Gambling Lawsuit
FDA Updates Abilify Label to Include Compulsive Behaviors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the warning label on Abilify, Abilify Maintena, Aristada and generic aripiprazole to include information about compulsive behavior. According to the safety announcement, there have been reports of uncontrollable urges to gamble, binge eat, shop and have sex in patients taking … [Read more...] about FDA Updates Abilify Label to Include Compulsive Behaviors
Impulse Control Risk and Antipsychotic Drug Warning by FDA
Antipsychotic Drug Side Effects Injury Lawsuits. Antipsychotic drugs, such as Abilify (aripiprazole), are prescription drugs used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's disorder and certain manifestations of autistic disorder. The positive results are the restoration of the balance of certain … [Read more...] about Impulse Control Risk and Antipsychotic Drug Warning by FDA
Bristol Myers Squibb to Pay $515M for Kickback
Bristol Myers Squibb to Pay $515 Million. Bristol Myers Squibb and its affiliate Apothecon, Inc. paid kickbacks to physicians for prescribing the company’s drugs and illegally promoted the off-label use of the anti-psychotic drug Abilify. Now, Bristol Myers Squibb has agreed to pay more than $500,000 to settle a civil … [Read more...] about Bristol Myers Squibb to Pay $515M for Kickback
