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Risperdal Stroke

Risperdal has been linked to 37 reports of stroke or stroke-like events such as blood clots and hemorrhages. Strokes affect individuals differently, depending on the severity of the Risperdal stroke and the area of the brain the Risperdal stroke involved. When a Risperdal stroke has occurred it can means that either the blood supply to the part of the brain is suddenly interrupted or a blood vessel in the brain has burst causing blood to spill into the brain cells.

The result of suffering a Risperdal stroke can affect the entire body, causing paralysis, cognitive effects, emotional problems, speech difficulties, loss of mobility, and other effects. The Risperdal stroke patients daily life activities may no longer be able to be fulfilled following the stroke. Not only may the Risperdal stroke survivor not even know how to perform a daily task due to confusion, but also paralysis or weakness that may be present could prevent the individual from even being able to fulfill them.

Risperdal schizophrenia drug is Johnson & Johnsons second most profitable medication, responsible for $2.1 billion in annual global sales. Risperdals future is uncertain as reports of Risperdal stroke and Risperdal deaths have led J&J to announce the company will be sending out thousands of letters to physicians warning of the serious Risperdal side effects. In addition, J&J will be changing Risperdal labeling to better warn of the risks of Risperdal strokes in elderly patients.

In October 2002, a Risperdal warning letter was sent to Canadian doctors and pharmacists after reports of 37 Risperdal stroke or stroke-like events like blood clots and hemorrhages occurred, including 16 Risperdal deaths. The Risperdal warning letter sent to Canadian physicians and pharmacists also noted that two clinical trials of elderly dementia patients in which elderly Risperdal dementia patients had a higher proportion of strokes or related events than patients that had received placebo.

Risperdal clinical trials have shown that 4% of Risperdal patients suffered stroke or stroke-related events, opposed to just 2% of people receiving placebos. There were four Risperdal deaths and just on death amongst placebo recipients. Many people are wondering why earlier Risperdal warnings were not issued until the recent worrisome Risperdal clinical trials despite the six-month previous Canadian announcement.

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Risperdal Side Effects - Information and recent news on the harmful effects of Risperdal.

Risperdal - Manufacturer's website for this medication for treating psychotic symptoms. Provides information for consumers and health care professionals.

Drug Digest - Information from DrugDigest on dosage, usage, side effects, and interactions of this antipsychotic medication.