Antipsychotics linked to diabetes in kids

[KamaAina]

1. You'll never believe what Risperdal is linked to

Moobs!

http://www.gynecomastiaspecialist.com/blog/gynecomastia-a-side-effect-of-risperdal/

Risperdal is a drug manufactured by Janssen a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson (J & J). The drug was approved for adults by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1993 as an anti-psychotic drug for the treatment of schizophrenia. In 2003, Risperdal was approved for expanded use to include treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with Bipolar I disorder in adults. In 2006, Risperdal received its first approval for treatment of children between the ages of 5 and 16 for irritability associated with autistic disorder. In 2007, it was approved for children as young as 10 for treatment of schizophrenia and Bipolar I disorder as for adults.

It has been noted that the drug elevates the hormone prolactin, high amounts are normally found in breast feeding women, for others high amounts can cause breast budding, breast growth, gynecomastia, and even production of milk in all patients including young girls, boys and adult men. In several studies, the elevation of prolactin became apparent after only eight weeks of being on Risper

dal.