87. The Label (Johnson & Johnson)
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Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals - A New Drug That Works for Children With Autism
Johnson & Johnson lobbied a dozen states to adopt Rispertol as its preferred first-line medication for schizophrenia. The drug was originally approved only for skits of finny adults, but by the late 90s it had become popular with children and adolescents. In 2004, there was mounting evidence that RispertOL had potentially serious side effects that Johnson & Johnson had failed to clarify.
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