Risperdal and Tardive Dyskinesia connection

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Tardive Dyskinesia is a rare movement disorder caused by antipsychotic medications. “Atypical” antipsychotics such as Risperdal are designed to reduce the occurrence of conditions such as Tardive Dyskinesia, yet they occur nevertheless. There is no effective treatment for Tardive Dyskinesia because it can take years or even decades before symptoms such as uncontrolled repetitive, involuntary, and purposeless movements such as lip smacking, rapid eye blinking, grimacing, and spasms in the legs and arms begin to appear.

Risperdal has a long history of causing Tardive Dyskinesia. In fact, on May 26, 2000, a jury awarded a victim of Risperdal-induced Tardive Dyskinesia a settlement of $6.7 million. Many of the people who now suffer from Tardive Dyskinesia brought on by atypical antipsychotics like Risperdal were led to believe that these new drugs were free from previous dangers, so many doctors and psychiatrists prescribed them without regard for the safety of health of their patients.

No medication should cause more harm than it alleviates. If you or someone you loved was adversely affected by Risperdal and developed Tardive Dyskinesia, you need to contact a lawyer immediately. Depending on your situation you may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering. Do not wait any longer - contact an experienced Risperdal attorney and get the justice you deserve today.