Archive for December 21st, 2008

Chemistry and Industry - Risperdal approved for troubled teens

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of Risperdal for treatment of two psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents.
Risperdal was approved to treat schizophrenia in 13-17 year olds and bipolar disorder in 10-17 year olds. Approval was granted after two six-eight week trials involving more than 500 children and adole…