Antidepressant Drug Injuries
| April 27th, 2015
Antipsychotic and antidepressant medications can be essential to the treatment of certain mental disorders and diseases; however, the California drug injury lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers explain these medications can cause a patient serious harm. These risks are especially concerning for at-risk children who are under governmental care or in the foster care system. About 1 in 4 children in the California foster home system have been prescribed antidepressants. According to an article from the L.A. Times, these reports and statistics have prompted legislators to look into the efficacy of these treatment options. Cymbalta®is a powerful antidepressant that’s used to treat anxiety, depression, and pain associated with fibromyalgia. While the drug is effective, ceasing a regimen of the drug cold turkey can result in serious side effects such as seizures, vomiting, tingling of the skin, and the sensation of being electrocuted. Risperdal® is another medication that’s used to treat psychotic conditions but presents safety risks to certain patients. Young men who have taken the drug have reported hormone imbalances that can result in the development of abnormally large breast tissue—a condition known as gynecomastia. At Berg Injury Lawyers, we understand the risks associated with taking certain medications. That’s why we are hopeful more can be done to protect the health and safety of patients in our state, especially those who do not have anyone to advocate on their behalf.
