Illinois Propecia Lawsuit Cites Ongoing Sexual Side Effects

Similar to other Propecia victims, he was prescribed the drug to address male pattern baldness, but the side effects were immense. He says that he now suffers from Propecia sexual dysfunction and that it’s led to cognitive impairment. While the studies linking sexual dysfunction to the Merck drug are bountiful, some research suggests that up to 39 percent of users may experience Propecia-related sexual issues.

No Propecia Warning for Persistent Sexual Side Effects

Nearly every prescription can come with some side effects, but the issue is that Merck failed to warn users of the risks associated with Propecia, finasteride and sexual problems. Hundreds of users just like the Champagne victim have complained that the company actually knew about the sexual side effects of Propecia, but chose to keep mum. To date, over 400 Propecia lawsuits have been filed, claiming issues just like the Illinois man experienced.

Specifically, Propecia victims claim that Merck knew about the vastly increased odds of erectile dysfunction, a decrease in the amount of ejaculation, loss of sex drive, a decrease in sexual sensation and even infertility. Unfortunately, these Propecia side effects continue to be present in some victims even after they stop using the product. These aren’t just physical side effects — they can negatively impact a person’s relationships.

The FDA Steps In

For one decade ranging from 2001 to 2011, the FDA carefully assessed the risks of Propecia sexual dysfunction and concluded that effects can remain in active for up to 40 months after someone stops using the drug. The FDA urged Merck to update the warning label information to reflect reality — previously, there was a minor warning that less than two percent of users may suffer Propecia side effects.

The label wasn’t updated until 2011, and this was after thousands of people had used the product assuming it was safe. Some Propecia injury attorneys argue that if the FDA and independent researchers could uncover the Propecia risks, shouldn’t Merck have done the same? Plaintiffs agree that Merck either should have done proper research, or — worse — that they did and chose to hide the results.

Were You Prescribed Propecia?

Doctors prescribed Propecia assuming it was relatively safe, since that’s the information they were given by Merck. The Illinois victim claims that Propecia is defective and “unreasonably dangerous.” If you’ve used Propecia and experienced negative side effects, you might have a legal claim.

Find out more by visiting the Propecia Sexual Side Effects Class Action Lawsuit Investigation. You can get connected with an empathetic professional who will provide you with a no-pressure, absolutely free Propecia claim review. Help is available, and it’s possible that you qualify for compensation for an allegedly defective product that may have been negligently marketed.