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drug_recall risperdalThe effects of Risperdal children have never been adequately studied. Despite the lack of safety studies performed, the number of Risperdal children continues to grow. Only approved to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and other mental illnesses, psychiatrists have been prescribing Risperdal for behavioral/conduct disorders and many of the Risperdal children are the ones occupying foster homes.
The growth of Risperdal children is very concerning to people that feel prescribing drugs instead of counseling has taken over psychiatric practices. The FDA has even warned that Risperdal children safety has never been established, however some doctors believe Risperdal helps troubled kids. Child advocates are very against the Risperdal children situation. When using powerful psychotic drugs like Risperdal children have been given, doctors risk potentially permanent side effects.
Lead author of a medical journal report on the increase in psychiatric drug use among children Julie Magno Zito, believes “we need a serious research agenda to reassure us that the medications are being used ‘appropriately’ when the patients is a child.”
Janssen Pharmaceutic Products, the makers of the anti-psychotic drug Risperdal, sent a letter to the health care community outlining the potential health risks associated with the medication.
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