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Major And Minor Effects Of Risperdal

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Risperidone, sold under the trade name of Risperdal is a widely used antipsychotic medication. Approved by the FDA, it is now used for the treatment of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and some other mental conditions for both adults and children. How it works is by balancing the dopamine activity of the brain which helps to portray a focused outlook of everyday life.  In 2005, the FDA issued a black box warning against Risperdal. It is the harshest label for any drug to obtain. The warning particularly states that there is a high risk for death causing from the cardiovascular events in patients taking Risperdal for a long time. There are some serious risperdal side effects which lead to the filing of the lawsuit against the drug makers. Gynecomastia Young men and boys have suffered from a medical complication called gynecomastia. A research team at University of British Columbia found males between the ages of 15 and 25 are four times more likely to suffer breas