Compared to other baldness treatment methods, Propecia is relatively affordable,  easy to use, and one of the most popular on the market.

Despite many men being able to tolerate Propecia with no problem during treatment allegedly suffered from side effects experienced even after discontinuing Propecia. This condition is called Post-Finasteride Syndrome.

Post-Finasteride Syndrome includes the following side effects:

• Male breast development
• Trouble sleeping
• Decreased energy
• Metabolism issues
• Skin issues
• Mood issues including depression, anxiety and thoughts of suicide
• Muscle wasting, twitching or weakness
• Impaired memory and brain fog
• Sexual issues including decreased sexual drive, inability to become aroused, erectile dysfunction, reduced amount of ejaculate, shrinkage or numbness of penis or scrotum, dulled orgasm or inability to reach orgasm

Propecia (finasteride) is an oral medication used to treat male pattern hair loss. Hair loss is common among men, affecting about 30 percent of men by the age of 30.

What Causes Male Pattern Baldness?

Male pattern baldness is caused by the negative effects of the hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone) interacting with genetically-programmed hair follicles.

DHT receptor sites develop at the follicles and once the DHT attaches, it signals to the body that the follicle is a foreign object to the body. Not only does DHT cause hair to stop growing in certain areas, it also can cause inflammation, itching and oiliness.

Propecia inhibits the formation of DHT in the body. Without DHT, the genetically programmed hair follicles do not have a messenger to turn them off, and hair growth can resume.

Common Side Effects of Propecia

As with any pharmaceutical medication, Propecia comes with a list of common side effects that can be anticipated with its use. Common side effects include:

• Runny nose
• Skin rash
• Headache
• Feeling faint
• Hand or foot swelling
• Dizziness/weakness
• Abnormal ejaculation
• Impotence
• Loss of interest in sex
• Trouble reaching orgasm

Propecia Lawsuit Information

If you or a loved one has suffered severe side effects from using Propecia or from stopping its use, you may be entitled to  compensation. A Propecia lawyer can review your situation for free in a confidential consultation and guide you on the legal options available to you.