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Risperdal Lawsuit Information

19 January 2014

Johnson & Johnson Seeks to Keep Risperdal Documents Under Wraps

Attorneys for Risperdal manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceutical’s parent company, Johnson & Johnson, recently appeared in court to argue that the release of confidential documents related to the antipsychotic drug would create a prejudice against the drug maker in the dozens of… Read more

19 January 2014

Johnson & Johnson to make arguments in appeal of $1.2 billion Risperdal fine on Feb 27

On February 27, 2014, the Arkansas Supreme Court will hear arguments from Risperdal manufacturer Johnson & Johnson (parent company of Risperdal maker, Janssen Pharmaceuticals), which is appealing a $1.2 billion fine that was handed down in 2012. The fine was… Read more

4 January 2014

Diabetes, Hyperglycemia as Side Effects of Risperdal

Have you suffered from diabetes-related complications or hyperglycemia while taking Risperdal? Risperdal has also been associated with side effects related to diabetes, as it promotes a condition known as hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia is an elevation in one’s blood sugar levels, which… Read more

4 January 2014

Lactation, Discharge, Breast Pain and Swelling as Side Effects of Risperdal

Have you developed lactation, nipple discharge, breast pain and/or swelling while taking Risperdal? These symptoms can not only cause physical discomfort, but they’re also a source of emotional distress and social problems such as anxiety and embarrassment. This is especially… Read more

4 January 2014

Arrhythmia and Heart Problems as Side Effects of Risperdal

Have you or a loved one developed arrhythmia, cardiac arrest or other heart problems while taking the antipsychotic medication, risperidone, sold under the brand name of Risperdal? Serious heart-related side effects have been reported as a serious Risperdal side effect,… Read more

3 January 2014

Pituitary Tumors as a Side Effect of Risperdal

Have you or a loved one developed a pituitary tumor while taking Risperdal? If so, you’re not alone as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Adverse Events Reporting System has documented that 7 out of 10 instances of reported… Read more

17 December 2013

Sudden Death in Elderly Patients Taking Risperdal

The atypical antipsychotic drug risperidone, sold under the brand name of Risperdal, is often prescribed to elderly patients who are suffering from dementia. This medication is used to treat the agitation that’s typical in dementia patients, in addition to patients… Read more

17 December 2013

The Ledger Law Firm Now Accepting Clients With Risperdal-Related Cases

Attorney Emery Ledger, of The Ledger Law Firm, is now accepting new clients who have suffered gynecomastia as a result of taking the drug risperidone, which is marketed under the brand name of Risperdal. Gynecomastia is a condition whereby a… Read more

17 December 2013

Johnson & Johnson Agrees to Pay $2.2 billion in Risperdal Marketing Case

Johnson & Johnson, parent company of Risperdal manufacturer Janssen, has been ordered to pay the third largest pharmaceutical settlement in United States history. Johnson & Johnson will pay out $2.2 billion in civil and criminal fines after the company allegedly… Read more