Fort Lauderdale Risperdal Attorney

Risperdal is an antipsychotic medication/drug used to treat various psychiatric disorders, including manic depression, irritability caused by autism, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. It first began to be used in the 1990’s. The drug was developed by a company called Janssen-Cilag, which is a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. Today, the drug is sold in generic forms as well.

While Risperdal can be helpful to treat the psychiatric conditions mentioned above, it can also have severe negative consequences – especially for male patients. For example, the drug can cause gynecomastia and galactorrhea. This is due to the prolactin hormone in Risperdal. The hormone can affect the testosterone/estrogen balance in a male. It is the drug that regulates the production of milk in a breast-feeding mother.

Gynecomastia is defined as the abnormal growth of breasts in a male. Although the growth may not necessarily pose an immediate health risk, it can cause all sorts of self-esteem and body-issues in the male who experiences it.

Gynecomastia may also cause severe pain and tenderness in the breasts.

Gynecomastia may occur in either one breast or both breasts.

Call 954-448-7288 to obtain a free, no obligation consultation if you’ve developed a medical condition as a result of the drug Risperdal anywhere in the State of Florida (including West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Miami, and Miami-Dade County).

Mr. Quackenbush doesn’t get paid a dime until you’ve received compensation in your case. This is referred to as contingency, and it indicates that there is no risk to you.

Galactorrhea is defined as the milky discharge that comes out of a male’s breast. This is similar to the milky discharge that comes from a woman’s breast and allows for breast-feeding of an infant.

Tissue developed from gynecomastia may be surgically removed in a procedure similar to liposuction. Nevertheless, while the tissue may be surgically removed, it may continue to grow – and future surgeries may be necessary.

There are also various risks that go along with the procedure to remove breast tissue. These include breast asymmetry (i.e., different sized-breasts), hematoma, infections near the surgical wound, scarring, and numbness around the breasts.

It is important to treat gynecomastia immediately. After a year, the condition may be much more difficult (if not impossible) to treat.

The development of gynecomastia may cause sexual dysfunction and problems in an adult male.

Ridperdal may also cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, and potential weight gain. More serious side effects may include difficulty concentrating, weakened or impaired memory, development of high blood sugar/diabetes, permanent mood disorders, involuntary muscle movements and tremors, and mood disorders including depression and anxiety.

It is also suspected that Risperdal may cause long-term consequences - including osteopenia, infertility, and the delay of puberty.

Risperdal may affect adult males and male children/boys in the same way.

Mr. Quackenbush won’t get paid a dime until you’ve made a recovery in your case. This is referred to as contingency, and it means that there is no risk to you.

For a free, no obligation consultation, contact Mr. Quackenbush if you’ve developed a medical condition as a result of the medication Risperdal anyplace in the State of Florida (including West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Miami and Miami-Dade County).