Joanna Szabo  |  March 14, 2016

Category: Legal News

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lawsuit-risperdal-breasts2Risperdal, an antipsychotic drug, has been linked with some severe side effects, including Risperdal gynecomastia, a condition that causes excessive male breast growth.

Patients who have experienced Risperdal side effects may be eligible to file a Risperdal lawsuit. While a Risperdal settlement cannot alleviate physical pain and suffering, financial compensation can help with medical expenses and lost wages.

Risperdal Basics

An antipsychotic medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Risperdal (risperidone) is prescribed for the treatment of various mental and mood disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar mania, and autism mood disorders.

Risperdal is sold by Johnson & Johnson. Risperidone, as well as similar medications, are intended to help people suffering from these conditions think more clearly and take part in normal, everyday life. Atypical antipsychotics like Risperdal help restore the balance of various natural substances in the brain.

As with any medication, Risperdal comes with side effects. These side effects include involuntary motion, dizziness, fatigue, anxiety, nausea, and skin rashes.

However, Risperdal has also been linked with a number of more severe side effects including diabetes and movement disorders and gynecomastia, or the development of male breasts – risks which some patients claim have not been adequately communicated to the patients and the medical community.

Hundreds of boys and young men who took Risperdal have developed male breasts as a side effect of the medication. Gynecomastia is generally connected with a hormonal imbalance. Risperdal adjusts the balance of various hormones in the body, which can lead to the growth of breast tissue in boys and young men.

In some of these cases, boys had such excessive breast tissue grown that the breasts became “D” cups. For some young men, breast growth from Risperdal became such an issue in their daily lives that they underwent surgery for excess tissue removal.

Other serious Risperdal side effects include movement disorders and the development of diabetes as well as severe heart problems that can lead to death.

Additionally, Risperdal’s production of excess prolactin may also cause the pituitary gland to grow in size, which can lead to the development of pituitary tumors.

Filing a Risperdal Lawsuit

Many boys and young men who have suffered from Risperdal side effects such as male breast growth have opted to file a Risperdal lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson. These injured parties claim that that the drug maker failed to adequately warn patients about the potential serious side effects of the drug.

Some plaintiffs have been awarded millions of dollars in Risperdal settlement money for filing a Risperdal lawsuit.

If you or someone you know was negatively impacted by Risperidone, or you are a male who has developed excessive male breast growth due to taking Risperdal, you may be able to file a Risperdal lawsuit against Johnson and Johnson for failure to adequately warn about the potential side effects of the drug.

A Risperdal settlement cannot alleviate pain and suffering, but can help with financial complications from medical expenses.

Do YOU have a legal claim? Fill out the form on this page now for a free, immediate, and confidential case evaluation. The Risperdal attorneys who work with Top Class Actions will contact you if you qualify to let you know if an individual lawsuit or Risperdal class action lawsuit is best for you. [In general, Risperdal lawsuits are filed individually by each plaintiff and are not class actions.] Hurry — statutes of limitations may apply.

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If you or your son took Risperdal between the ages of 10 and 18 years old and suffered gynecomastia (male breast growth), male breast pain, nipple pain, or nipple discharge, you may be entitled to compensation. See if you qualify by submitting your information below for a free and confidential case review.

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