Risperdal Diabetes Side Effects
Antipsychotic medication, Risperdal, has been associated with diabetes and other serious injury side effects.The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk are no longer investigating Risperdal Diabetes Side Effects Lawsuits. The information on this page is provided for information purposes only.
As a side effect of Risperdal, some users have developed diabetes or suffered other serious injuries. The lawyers at Saiontz and Kirk, P.A. previously reviewed potential legal claims for Risperdal side effects which have led to serious and life threatening injuries..
Risperdal is an atypical antipsychotic medication manufactured by Johnson and Johnson. The drug is approved for treatment of schizophrenia, but additional off-label uses are to treat anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders and autism.
Lawsuits have been filed againnst the manufacturers of other atypical antipsychotic medications, Zyprexa and Seroquel. Many of these cases have settled as a result of the serious side effects which were not adequatly indicated in the warnings.
Potential Risperdal lawsuits are currently being evaluated and reviewed. Side effects associated with Risperdal include::
- Diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Pancreatitis
- Ketoacidosis (diabetic coma)
- Tardive Dyskinesia (involuntary movements of the face)
