Many doctors consider atypical antipsychotics for the treatment of psychiatric conditions such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. However, they also carry certain risks.

Medical researchers have found a link between Risperdal and hormonal side effects like gynecomastia, the medical term for man boobs.

Male breast growth in Risperdal users is believed to be caused by the drug’s interaction with dopamine receptors. They affect hormone release in young men which causes increased prolactin secretion. Prolactin is a protein that helps women produce breast milk.

Risperdal side effects can have a significant effect on hormones and brain function because of the chemical pathways in which it operates. Worse for some young men is that they may have risked developing man boobs from Risperdal side effects before doctors were even aware of this potential risk.

Drug maker Janssen Pharmaceuticals received approval for Risperdal usage in adults with schizophrenia in 1993. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did not approve it for use in children with autism until 2006 and bipolar disorder until 2007, yet it was marketed to these populations for off-label uses. The company had to pay fines regarding the possibility of over-marketing to various populations for unapproved uses. That may have increased the risk of adolescent males developing Risperdal gynecomastia side effects.

If you developed enlarged breasts, nipple pain or nipple discharge as a young man, you may be able to pursue damages from Janssen Pharmaceuticals.

Since procedures to remove fatty tissue are considered elective, or not medically necessary, men who have issues with prolactin often have to pay out of pocket and risk the complications associated with surgeries. Any legal success could result in an award to defray these costs, so start now with a no-cost legal review.