More and more Risperdal patients and their families are pursuing Risperdal lawsuit settlements after severe complications, including gynecomastia breast growth.

Patients who have suffered from Risperdal side effects, along with their families, may be able to file a Risperdal lawsuit in response. Risperdal lawsuit settlements may not be able to make up for the complications caused by Risperdal, but they can help to alleviate the financial burden caused by surgery and other medical expenses.

Background of Risperdal

Risperdal (also known by its generic name, risperidone) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) back in 1993. Risperdal is a popular antipsychotic medication, approved at first just to treat schizophrenia. Since then, it has also been approved for the treatment of bipolar mania and autism.

Risperdal is sold by pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson. Risperdal and similar antipsychotic medications are meant to treat patients suffering from a variety of mood and mental disorders, helping them to think more clearly and take part in normal, everyday life. Risperdal is what is known as an atypical antipsychotic, a type of drug that treats conditions by helping to restore the balance of various natural substances in the brain.

Risperdal Side Effects

Any medication will come with certain minor side effects, and Risperdal is no exception. Mild side effects of Risperdal include involuntary motion, dizziness, fatigue, anxiety, nausea, and skin rashes. Mild side effects like these, for any medication, are expected to go away on their own without too much trouble and without further treatment. It is not unusual for medications to also warn about certain rare side effects that may be more serious.

Unfortunately, the more serious side effects of Risperdal are risks which some patients claim have not been adequately warned about to the patients, their families, or the medical community.

Risperdal has been linked with serious side effects including diabetes, movement disorders and gynecomastia. Most Risperdal lawsuits are filed over gynecomastia complications, alleging that there wasn’t adequate warning about the serious risk of this condition patients face when taking Risperdal.

What is Gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia is the abnormal growth of male breast tissue. Hundreds of boys and young men who have been prescribed Risperdal to treat their mental and mood disorders have developed male breast growth as a side effect of the medication.

In some of these cases, boys had such excessive breast tissue grown that the breasts became the size of “D” cups. Breast growth from Risperdal became such an issue in the daily lives of some of these young men that they ended up undergoing surgery to remove excess tissue.

Seeking Risperdal Lawsuit Settlements

Hundreds of boys and young men who have suffered from Risperdal side effects have filed Risperdal lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson. These injured parties claim that that the drug maker failed to adequately warn patients about the potential side effects of the drug. Risperdal lawsuit settlements have sometimes reached millions of dollars for injured plaintiffs.

If you or someone you know was negatively impacted by Risperidone, or you are a male who has developed excessive breast tissues 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.