Local Law Firms Home > Product Liability Overview > Dangerous Drugs > Invega > Galactorrhea Invega Galactorrhea Lawsuit A popular drug treatment for schizophrenia called Invega was recently slammed with a slew of lawsuits over the drug producing sizeable breasts in some young male patients. The drug carried no warning of this potential side effect which made it even more troubling for patients who not only didn’t expect breast growth as a possibility, but couldn’t explain why it was happening. Though it should be noted that male breast growth isn’t a terminal illness or even potentially fatal, let’s call a spade a spade: it's embarrassing. Even if it can be surgically corrected, there may be lasting psychological effects. How can it get any worse? Oh, it can. Have you or someone you know experienced galactorrhea (milk from the breasts) and have taken Invega? If so, contact a product liability attorney in your local area today. Created by Janssen Pharmaceuticals and approved by the Federal Drug Administration for the treatment of schizophrenia, Invega is a relatively new drug. The drug has been successful in most patients but studies have indicated a link to a variety of serious side effects. Among these is male breast growth which proved to be a large problem for over 130 patients. But coupled with this condition in many cases was the potential for Galactorrhea. Galactorrhea is a the uncontrollable production of breast milk. This could have some serious effects on a patient such as:
Growing up is already a difficult process, especially for children and young adults who suffer from schizophrenia. Add breast growth to this coupled with involuntary “milking” and you have a recipe for disaster. No child or young adult should have to endure this. The drug recently received an updated warning to highlight the possibility of these effects but for many, that’s too little too late. When company fails to warn patients of a potential side effects, they could be held liable for any medical costs and treatments that may be required to treat the adverse side effect. If you or someone you know has experienced galactorrhea while taking Invega, contact a product liability attorney in your local area today. |