tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741684961227307530.post5955301677195050999..comments2024-01-05T05:58:19.437-08:00Comments on Medical Quack: FDA Approves Antipsychotic Risperdal For Adolescents And ChildrenMedical Quackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443589277651479846noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741684961227307530.post-38567929175916382522007-09-10T00:30:00.000-07:002007-09-10T00:30:00.000-07:00Gosh, after reading this, it sounds like the side ...Gosh, after reading this, it sounds like the side effects are many and something that would need very careful monitoring too.Medical Quackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12443589277651479846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741684961227307530.post-62732359416255215762007-08-23T13:00:00.000-07:002007-08-23T13:00:00.000-07:00Bloomberg News reported, "In trials, 27 percent of...Bloomberg News reported, "In trials, 27 percent of those receiving the highest dosage of Risperdal had symptoms of neurological side effects that cause involuntary jerking or movements, compared with 5 percent of patients on placebos."<BR/><BR/>According to Risperdal's FDA package insert showing the results of two 8-week clinical trials of pediatric patients, 46% of the kids on Risperdal suffered movement disorders including tremor, dystonia, automatism (tics), dyskenisia or parkinsonism, vs. 8% on placebo. That's a 475% greater risk for movement disorders in children on Risperdal!<BR/><BR/>In many cases these movement disorders are irreversible and will grow worse over time. In other words, the brain damage will be permanent and progressive.<BR/><BR/>A portion of the FDA package insert is copied below.<BR/><BR/>http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/safety/2006/Oct_PIs/RisperdalTabs_PI.pdf<BR/><BR/>RISPERDAL (risperidone)<BR/>Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events in Two 8-Week, Placebo-Controlled Trials in Pediatric Patients with Autistic Disorder<BR/><BR/>Adverse reaction RISPERDAL Placebo<BR/><BR/>Somnolence 67% 23%<BR/>Appetite increased 49% 19%<BR/>Confusion 5% 0%<BR/>Saliva increased 22% 6%<BR/>Constipation 21% 8%<BR/>Dry mouth 13% 6%<BR/>Fatigue 42% 13%<BR/>Tremor 12% 1%<BR/>Dystonia 12% 6%<BR/>Dizziness 9% 3%<BR/>Automatism 7% 1%<BR/>Dyskinesia 7% 0%<BR/>Parkinsonism 8% 0%<BR/>Upper respiratory tract infection 34% 15%<BR/>Weight increase 5% 0%<BR/>Tachycardia 7% 0%<BR/><BR/>Ben Hansen<BR/>Institute for Nearly Genuine Research<BR/>Traverse City, MichiganBen Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11605764332569414307noreply@blogger.com