A continuation of my blog about how the off-label use of Halcion/triazolam – as a dental sedative- ruined my daughter’s and my life and the on-going hell of it all.
Now it’s Risperdal (Risperidone) —- a drug Grace E Jackson says will destroy your brain cells — is given to counter the effects of a damaged brain. Go Figure.
I am far to upset and heartbroken and worried for my daughter’s life now to write anything intelligible, so I’ll just share the excepts of info I found on Risperdal’s adverse effects, many of which, and the most severe, Sophie is now experiencing. It took me all week to try to convince the hospital where she’s incarcerated that this drug is not appropriate for her, at least not at the doses she was given more recently. Of course I know there is a much better and even more effective treatment (orthomolecular & homeopathy), but this is America, and we are not allowed to use methods that do not benefit the chemical/pharmaceutical industry.
Click to access GraceJacksononRisperdalIrreparableHarmAffidavit.pdf
Very important info by Grace E Jackson
RISPERDAL
In view of these considerations, risperidone should be prescribed in a manner that is most likely to minimize the risk of TD. As with any antipsychotic drug, risperidone should be reserved for patients who appear to be obtaining substantial benefit from the drug. In such patients, the smallest dose and the shortest duration of treatment should be sought. The need for continued treatment should be reassessed periodically.
http://www.drugs.com/risperdal.html
. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats, restless muscle movements in your face or neck, tremor (uncontrolled shaking), trouble swallowing, feeling light-headed, or fainting.
While you are taking Risperdal, you may be more sensitive to temperature extremes such as very hot or cold conditions. Avoid getting too cold, or becoming overheated or dehydrated. Drink plenty of fluids, especially in hot weather and during exercise. It is easier to become dangerously overheated and dehydrated while you are taking this medication.
Known Dangers of Risperdal Use
The most significant dangers or risk associated with Risperdal use are stroke related incidents but there are many other dangerous conditions whose signs and symptoms are hidden due to the use of Risperdal itself such as drug overdose, intestinal obstruction, brain tumor, a dangerous neurological condition called Reye’s syndrome, as well as other risky effects of Risperdal use itself which are often not observed due to the ability for the drug to mask signs and symptoms of certain conditions. Mental patients are unfairly asked to be especially aware of dangerous health conditions in order to prevent the adverse effects of the Risperdal use from worsening to deadly results. Tardive dyskinesia (a movement disorder) may occur and may never go away after cessation of this medicine. Signs of tardive dyskinesia include fine, worm-like movements of the tongue, or other uncontrolled movements of the mouth, tongue, cheeks, jaw, or arms and legs.
Side Effects and Symptoms of an Adverse Reaction
Other dangerous side effects of Risperdal use requires that patients be cautious about difficulty swallowing which can cause a type of pneumonia to develop. A potentially fatal condition, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome adversely affects Risperdal patients if left untreated. The condition is characterized by muscle stiffness or rigidity, irregular pulse, fast heartbeat, increased sweating, high or low blood pressure, and high fever. The use of Risperdal will significantly add to the pain and suffering in the lives of patients suffering from a mental illness. It is essential that potential side effects of Risperdal use be weighed prior to beginning any kind of Risperdal treatment.
There is a huge list of common and rare adverse effects arising from this drug, a list to large to reproduce in here but the following is a incomplete version of some of the possible debilitating adverse conditions:
Convulsions (seizures); difficult or fast breathing; fast heartbeat or irregular pulse; fever (high); high or low blood pressure; increased sweating; loss of bladder control; muscle stiffness (severe); unusually pale skin; unusual tiredness or weakness (severe), high body temperature (dizziness; fast, shallow breathing; fast, weak heartbeat; headache; muscle cramps; pale, clammy skin; increased thirst); lip smacking or puckering; low body temperature (confusion, drowsiness, poor coordination, shivering); prolonged, painful, inappropriate erection of the penis; puffing of cheeks; rapid or worm-like movements of tongue; uncontrolled chewing movements; uncontrolled movements of arms and legs, extreme thirst; increased blinking or spasms of eyelid; loss of appetite; talking, feeling, and acting with excitement and activity that cannot be controlled; uncontrolled twisting movements of neck, trunk, arms, or legs; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual facial expressions or body positions
Filing a Risperdal Lawsuit
If you believe that you or one of your family members has suffered a physical or mental injury due to the use of the drug Risperdal it is important to consult with a product liability attorney as soon as possible in order to protect your right and interest and prevent any additional harm or injury from occurring or continuing. You or your family member may have a cause of action in strict liability in connection with a defective pharmaceutical product manufactured by a pharmaceutical provider. A products liability attorney can assist you in filing a claim against that drug manufacturer or retail supplier and help the injured patient to recover the costs of additional treatments to correct or improve any injury and emotional distress and humiliation arising due to adverse reactions to this drug.
Not an official website for the drug
http://www.antidepressantsfaq.com/risperdal_5760/
Gray49 says:
November 17, 2010
Common Side Effects:
Constipation; coughing; diarrhea; drowsiness; dryness of mouth; headache; heartburn; increased dream activity; increased length of sleep; nausea; sore throat; stuffy or runny nose; unusual tiredness or weakness; weight gain
Less Common Side Effects:
Darkening of skin color; dry skin; increased sensitivity of the skin to sun; increased watering of mouth; joint pain; stomach pain; vomiting; weight loss
SPECIAL WARNING: Along with its needed effects, risperidone can sometimes cause serious side effects.
Tardive dyskinesia (a movement disorder) may occur and may not go away after you stop using the medicine. Signs of tardive dyskinesia include fine, worm-like movements of the tongue, or other uncontrolled movements of the mouth, tongue, cheeks, jaw, or arms and legs. Other serious but rare side effects may also occur. These include neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), which may cause severe muscle stiffness, fever, severe tiredness or weakness, fast heartbeat, difficult breathing, increased sweating, loss of bladder control, or seizures. You and your doctor should discuss the good this medicine will do as well as the risks of taking it.
Stop taking risperidone and get emergency help immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare: Convulsions (seizures); difficult or fast breathing; fast heartbeat or irregular pulse; fever (high); high or low blood pressure; increased sweating; loss of bladder control; muscle stiffness (severe); unusually pale skin; unusual tiredness or weakness (severe)
Notify Doctor Immediately:
More Common: Difficulty in speaking or swallowing; inability to move eyes; muscle spasms of face, neck, and back; twisting movements of body
Rare: High body temperature (dizziness; fast, shallow breathing; fast, weak heartbeat; headache; muscle cramps; pale, clammy skin; increased thirst); lip smacking or puckering; low body temperature (confusion, drowsiness, poor coordination, shivering); prolonged, painful, inappropriate erection of the penis; puffing of cheeks; rapid or worm-like movements of tongue; uncontrolled chewing movements; uncontrolled movements of arms and legs
Notify Doctor As Soon As Possible:
More Common: Anxiety or nervousness; changes in vision, including blurred vision; decreased sexual desire or performance; loss of balance control; mask-like face; menstrual changes; mood or mental changes, including aggressive behavior, agitation, difficulty in concentration, and memory problems; problems in urination or increase in amount of urine; restlessness or need to keep moving (severe); shuffling walk; skin rash or itching; stiffness or weakness of arms or legs; tic-like or twitching movements; trembling and shaking of fingers and hands; trouble in sleeping
Less Common: Back pain; chest pain; seborrhea (skin condition that may include dandruff and oily skin); unusual secretion of milk
Rare: Extreme thirst; increased blinking or spasms of eyelid; loss of appetite; talking, feeling, and acting with excitement and activity that cannot be controlled; uncontrolled twisting movements of neck, trunk, arms, or legs; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual facial expressions or body positions
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