Risperdal (risperidone) - Aug 4, 2004
August 4, 2004
Audience: Neuropsychiatric healthcare professionals
FDA and Janssen revised the WARNINGS section of labeling, describing the increased risk of hyperglycemia and diabetes in patients taking Risperdal. MedWatch is posting a revised version of a letter originally distributed to health care professionals November 2003. FDA asked all manufacturers of atypical antipsychotic medications, including Janssen, to add this Warning statement to labeling.[July 2004 Letter - Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc.]
[December 2003 Revised Label - Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc.]
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