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The Connection between Risperdal and Diabetes (Part B)

Dangerous Drug Claim: Risperdal

If you have suffered injuries related to taking the prescription drug Risperdal, you may be eligible to file an Illinois dangerous drug claim. Recently a $257.7 million verdict was issued against Johnson & Johnson for marketing with misleading claims concerning Risperdal's safety in comparison to other antipsychotic drugs.

Those misleading claims led the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2003 to issue a request that a label warning be included of the potential link to diabetes. Other manufacturers of antipsychotic medications were given the same request.

In November 2003 the manufacturer, Janssen, complied with their request and added the warning to Risperdal's label. However soon after it was discovered that promotional material provided by the manufacturer failed to address the potential side effects that included diabetes, stroke and other possibly fatal medical complications.

Janssen then issued a letter to healthcare providers that provided information on the potential risks of hyperglycemia in patients with diabetes, along with the risk of developing diabetes. The letter also indicated the risk of ketoacidosis, a life-threatening condition that develops when high blood sugar levels are not treated. Janssen advised healthcare providers to monitor patients' glucose levels while on Risperdal.

How a Chicago Product Liability Attorney Can Help

If you have suffered from complications related to diabetes or developed diabetes as a result of taking Risperdal, you may be eligible to pursue damages through an Illinois dangerous drug claim.

A Chicago product liability attorney can investigate the facts surrounding your dangerous drug claim and look at the evidence available to help you understand if you are a good candidate for filing a dangerous drug claim.

With the help of a Chicago product liability attorney you can also get important legal assistance with estimating how much compensation to seek in your claim based on your specific injuries. They can take care of the complicated paperwork and discussions with the insurance companies so you can focus on your recovery.

When to Hire a Chicago Product Liability Attorney

A Chicago product liability attorney at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. has dealt with similar cases to yours and knows the best course of action for your claim. To improve your chances at a fair settlement and take the burden out of all the paperwork involved in an Illinois dangerous drug claim, contact us today for a free case evaluation - 312-263-1080.

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