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What Patients Need to Know
Antipsychotic drugs are widely prescribed to help manage conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression. But while these medications can improve mental health symptoms, they can cause severe and sometimes permanent injuries, including abnormal breast growth, neurological disorders, and life-threatening complications. Carabin Law helps victims pursue justice and compensation in dangerous drug and mass tort cases.
What Are Antipsychotic Medications?
These drugs work by altering dopamine levels in the brain to reduce hallucinations, stabilize mood, and improve clarity of thought. Physicians commonly prescribe antipsychotics for:
Commonly used antipsychotics include:
Risperdal, Seroquel, Abilify, Clozaril, Geodon, Zyprexa, and Latuda
Common SIde Effects:
While some patients experience mild symptoms such as drowsiness, dry mouth, or weight gain, others develop significantly more serious injuries.
Severe Risks Linked to Antipsychotic Medications
Medications such as Risperdal and Seroquel have been associated with abnormal breast tissue growth in boys and men. This condition often requires surgery and can cause significant emotional trauma.
Some antipsychotics may lead to permanent neurological disorders, including:
Tardive Dyskinesia (TD): Repetitive, involuntary movements affecting the face, mouth, tongue, or limbs
Tardive Akathisia: Extreme internal restlessness, often
These conditions often worsen over time and may be irreversible.
described as unbearable or painful
Long-term use of certain antipsychotic drugs has been linked to:
Type 2 diabetes
Rapid weight gain
High cholesterol
Cardiovascular problems
These complications may increase long-term health risks.
The FDA issued a black box warning after finding that older adults with dementia faced a higher risk of fatal heart events and infections when treated with antipsychotics. These medications remain unapproved for dementia-related behaviors.
Why Antipsychotic Medication Claims Lead to Lawsuits
Patients have filed claims against pharmaceutical companies due to allegations that manufacturers:
Failed to warn about severe, long-term risks
Marketed drugs for unsafe or unapproved uses
Withheld safety information from healthcare providers
Prioritized profits over patient safety
Mass tort litigation helps hold these companies accountable while allowing injured patients to pursue compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and long-term disability.
Injured? Contact Carabin Law
If you or a loved one experienced severe side effects after using Antipsychotic drugs, Carabin Law can review your case at no cost.
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No fees unless compensation is recovered
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