Help in Maryland from Risperdal Lawyers

Thursday November 21, 2024

Risperdal (or risperidone) is a powerful antipsychotic medication. The drug is FDA-approved for treating symptoms of schizophrenia, manic and mixed episodes, and behavioral problems associated with autism. An increasing number of reports now show that Risperdal exposes Maryland patients to a heightened risk of serious side effects. Specifically, young men and boys who use Risperdal may suffer abnormal breast growth, a troubling condition known as gynecomastia.

Our Risperdal lawyers have begun pursuing lawsuits on behalf of gynecomastia victims in Maryland and other markets where the drug is sold. Use our brief online form or call (888) 849-5117 for a legal consultation at no cost.

Risperdal and Breast Growth

While breast growth is one of the known side effects of risperidone, evidence shows that the manufacturer of Risperdal may have failed to adequately warn Maryland patients and physicians. In June 2006, the FDA published a detailed study of seven widely used antipsychotic drugs. The study found that risperidone accounted for 82% of side effects reported among children and adolescents. Risperidone also accounted for 63% of gynecomastia cases reported by male patients. Contrary to these findings, however, the manufacturer of Risperdal may have marketed the drug to Maryland consumers as being safer and more effective than competing medications.

In fact, in April 2012 an Arkansas jury found the manufacturer liable for $1.2 billion in a consumer fraud lawsuit related to the company's promotion of Risperdal. The lawsuit alleged that the company promoted Risperdal for use in children and the elderly without regulatory approval while concealing the true risks of risperidone side effects. Personal injury lawsuits by Risperdal patients in Maryland are based, in part, on these alleged sales practices.

Your Maryland Risperdal Lawsuit

Individual claimants from Maryland would not be part of a Risperdal class action lawsuit. Rather, all cases for personal injuries caused by risperidone are filed separately in the appropriate state or federal court. Judges in those courts may order that Risperdal lawsuits within one state or nationwide be coordinated with one another for more efficient pre-trial proceedings. Unlike a class action, however, each risperidone lawsuit in Maryland or elsewhere is ultimately compensated according to the unique injuries experienced by the plaintiff.

Our attorneys understand the complex nature of Risperdal side effects like gynecomastia and the impact such a condition can have on young males in Maryland already confronting schizophrenia, autism, bipolar disorder, or other difficulties. We believe individual lawsuits can achieve more accurate results than a Risperdal class action while giving Maryland clients the attention their cases deserve.

The firm encourages those who experienced breast growth side effects from risperidone to safeguard their legal rights in a timely manner. Call (888) 849-5117 or send a message online to consult our Risperdal attorneys at any time.

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