Risperdal/Seroquel/Zyprexa and Tardive Dyskinesia
Tardive dyskinesia ("TD") is characterized by involuntary and repetitive movements of the body including: lip smacking, grimacing, tongue protrusion, rapid eye movements or blinking, puckering, impaired movement of the fingers, and tremors. It often develops after taking medications that contain metoclopramide, which block dopamine receptors. These often irreversible symptoms may lessen or resolve after metoclopramide treatment is stopped. Still, some people can get so bad it's hard for them to eat and swallow because of their tongue movements, and others experience tremors for years and years, even after use of the medication is discontinued.
Antipsychotic medications have been linked to TD for many years. These medications are among several atypical antipsychotics, often referred to as neuroleptics and prescribed for the treatment of psychosis, including schizophrenia and have more recently been prescribed for autism. In addition to TD, these drugs can cause many severe adverse effects, including suicide, and diabetes. Risperdal Label
According to studies, TD develops in 10-20% of patients using these drugs for several years and estimates claim over 1 million Americans could be affected. This muscle disorder can be permanent and risk increases the longer you are treated. Those at greatest risk include the elderly, especially older women, and people who have been on the drug for a long time.
If you or a loved one has taken Risperdal, Seroquel, Zyprexa or any drug containing metoclopramide and been diagnosed with tardive dyskinesia, please contact us for an free consultation. Pogust Braslow & Millrood LLC works tirelessly to protect the rights of consumers affected by the pharmaceutical industry and is at the forefront of many such litigations throughout the country.
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