[gdlr_box_icon icon=”icon-legal” icon_type=”circle” icon_color=”#ffffff” icon_background=”#b7b173″ icon_position=”left” title=”ATTENTION:” ]The Ruth Law Team is currently accepting cases against Johnson & Johnson for damages arising from incidences of gynecomastia in boys and young men taking the prescription medication Risperdal[/gdlr_box_icon]

Risperdal is a very strong antipsychotic drug which was first approved by the FDA in 1993 to be used for treatment of schizophrenia in adults. Previously filed lawsuits have accused Johnson & Johnson of also marketing Risperdal to physicians for children and adolescents with ADHD, which is what is termed “off label” prescribing. Now this medication has been linked to the development of gynecomastia in boys and young men. Gynecomastia is a condition that causes boys to grow breasts with, in some cases, surgical mastectomy being the remedy. While it isn’t illegal for a physician to prescribe a medication for a condition considered off label, a pharmaceutical manufacturer which promotes such uses can be held liable for damages incurred as a result.

An experienced attorney of the Ruth Law Team is available to speak with you and answer your questions. There is no fee and no obligation for this service. If you suspect that you or a loved one might have suffered injury due to Risperdal, please call us today so that we can help. You may be eligible for financial compensation for any medical treatment, including surgical repair, physical therapy, emotional counseling and even punitive damages to cover pain and suffering. Call 1-888-SteveRuth (1-888-783-8378).