# Risperdal on The No Agenda Show Risperdal comes up in 8 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2010 to July 2015. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** May 2010 – July 2015 - **Related topics:** [Gynecomastia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gynecomastia.md), [Autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), [Bipolar Disorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bipolar-disorder.md), [Pharmaceuticals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceuticals.md), [Schizophrenia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schizophrenia.md), [Add](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/add.md), [Adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), [Antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md), [Asperger's Syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asperger-s-syndrome.md), [Breast Cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breast-cancer.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### Risperdal Side Effects, Male Breast Cancer, Pharmaceutical Risks - **Episode:** [739: Trolling for Majors](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/739-trolling-for-majors.md) - **Published:** 2015-07-16 - **Time:** 2:46:26–2:48:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/739-trolling-for-majors/chapter/risperdal-side-effects-male-breast-cancer-pharmaceutical-risks.md A local news report highlights a case of a man developing breast cancer after taking the drug Risperdal for 12 years to treat ADD. The drug is known to cause male breast development (gynecomastia) as a side effect. The segment warns of the long-term risks associated with psychiatric medications prescribed to children and the lack of national media attention on these pharmaceutical complications. Keywords: [risperdal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/risperdal.md), [add](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/add.md), [breast cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breast-cancer.md), [gynecomastia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gynecomastia.md), [pharmaceuticals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceuticals.md) ### Risperdal Side Effects, Gynecomastia Litigation - **Episode:** [709: Terror Factory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/709-terror-factory.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-02 - **Time:** 9:30–10:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/709-terror-factory/chapter/risperdal-side-effects-gynecomastia-litigation.md Risperdal, a medication commonly prescribed for ADHD, autism, and bipolar disorder, has been linked to gynecomastia in adolescent boys. Legal advertisements are targeting families whose sons developed enlarged breasts after taking the drug, offering financial compensation from the manufacturer. The side effect has led to significant litigation against the pharmaceutical companies producing the antipsychotic medication. Keywords: [risperdal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/risperdal.md), [adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), [gynecomastia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gynecomastia.md), pharmaceutical lawsuit ### Risperdal Lawsuits and Male Breast Development - **Episode:** [630: Double Twister](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/630-double-twister.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-02 - **Time:** 49:52–52:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/630-double-twister/chapter/risperdal-lawsuits-and-male-breast-development.md A legal advertisement highlights the link between the antipsychotic drug Risperdal and gynecomastia, the development of breasts in men and adolescents. The hosts discuss the prevalence of such medications in schools and the cultural shift toward referring to psychiatric drugs as "meds." Keywords: [risperdal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/risperdal.md), [gynecomastia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gynecomastia.md), antipsychotics, [lawsuits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuits.md), [pharmaceuticals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pharmaceuticals.md) ### Alan Shifman, Asperger's Diagnosis and Mental Health System - **Episode:** [620: Dead Man Cuffed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/620-dead-man-cuffed.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-26 - **Time:** 43:14–48:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/620-dead-man-cuffed/chapter/alan-shifman-asperger-s-diagnosis-and-mental-health-system.md Family attorney Alan Shifman stated that Elliot Rodger was diagnosed with high-functioning Asperger's syndrome and was being treated by multiple professionals. The hosts discuss the use of the drug Risperdal and the father's mission to educate the world on the "broken" mental health system. Keywords: alan shifman, [asperger's syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asperger-s-syndrome.md), [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), [risperdal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/risperdal.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), peter rodger ### Risperdal, Side Effects and Priapism - **Episode:** [620: Dead Man Cuffed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/620-dead-man-cuffed.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-26 - **Time:** 1:02:24–1:05:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/620-dead-man-cuffed/chapter/risperdal-side-effects-and-priapism.md The hosts examine the antipsychotic drug Risperdal (risperidone), which Elliot Rodger mentioned in his manifesto. They discuss its use in treating schizophrenia and behavioral problems in autism, as well as rare side effects such as priapism. Rodger reportedly refused to take the medication after researching it. Keywords: [risperdal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/risperdal.md), risperidone, [schizophrenia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schizophrenia.md), [autism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/autism.md), [side effects](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/side-effects.md), priapism ### Tourette Syndrome Diagnosis, Psychiatric Medication Risks - **Episode:** [510: Furtive Movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/510-furtive-movement.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-05 - **Time:** 41:05–45:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/510-furtive-movement/chapter/tourette-syndrome-diagnosis-psychiatric-medication-risks.md The clinical definition of Tourette Syndrome from the DSM-IV is reviewed, including associated symptoms like hyperactivity and impulsivity. The segment critiques the use of heavy psychiatric drugs such as Haldol and Risperdal for treating tics, noting their primary use for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Keywords: [tourette syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourette-syndrome.md), [dsm-iv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsm-iv.md), [haldol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/haldol.md), [risperdal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/risperdal.md), clonidine, [bipolar disorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bipolar-disorder.md) ### Risperdal Side Effects and Sleepwalking Claims - **Episode:** [268: Mavericks of Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/268-mavericks-of-media.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-09 - **Time:** 1:37:32–1:40:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/268-mavericks-of-media/chapter/risperdal-side-effects-and-sleepwalking-claims.md Lawyers are mounting a lawsuit against the makers of Risperdal, an antipsychotic drug frequently prescribed off-label to children for behavioral issues. Side effects include gynecomastia, a condition where young boys develop breasts, as well as diabetes and pancreatitis. The segment links pharmaceutical influence to the Tucson shooting, noting that suspect Jared Loughner claimed in videos to be a "sleepwalker," a trait the hosts associate with MKUltra-style conditioning. Keywords: [risperdal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/risperdal.md), [gynecomastia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gynecomastia.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md), [jared loughner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jared-loughner.md), [mkultra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mkultra.md), [antidepressants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antidepressants.md) ### DSM-5 and Psychosis Risk Syndrome - **Episode:** [202: Trains To FEMA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/202-trains-to-fema.md) - **Published:** 2010-05-23 - **Time:** 1:31:56–1:37:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/202-trains-to-fema/chapter/dsm-5-and-psychosis-risk-syndrome.md The upcoming release of the DSM-5 introduces "Psychosis Risk Syndrome" (PRS), which the hosts criticize as a way to medicate people before they develop mental illness. They discuss the drug Risperdal (Risperidone) and its use in treating various disorders. John C. Dvorak shares a historical anecdote about lobotomies being marketed as a medical miracle to illustrate the dangers of popular medical trends. Keywords: [dsm-5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsm-5.md), psychosis risk syndrome, [risperdal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/risperdal.md), janssen, [bipolar disorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bipolar-disorder.md), [schizophrenia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schizophrenia.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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