Risperdal FDA Alert
In April 2005, the FDA issued an alert stating that older patients treated with atypical antipsychotic medicines, such as Risperdal, for dementia had a higher chance for death than patients who did not take the medicine. The FDA stated further that this is not an approved use and has asked the companies that make these medicines to change their labels to include this important information.
Risperdal Health Risks
Risperdal and other antipsychotic medications can cause serious problems such as:
* Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS), a life-threatening nervous system problem, which can cause high fever, stiff muscles, sweating, fast or irregular heart beat, change in blood pressure, and confusion. NMS can also affect your kidneys and is a medical emergency. Call your healthcare professional right away if you experience these symptoms.
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