Lawsuits Say Merck Failed to Warn About Persistent Sexual Side Effects

Recent studies, however, have suggested that the Propecia sexual side effects may not subside once the patient stops treatment. Some studies have indicated that the sexual dysfunction could last years and may be permanent.

Sexual side effects of Propecia include:

• Decreased libido
• Difficulty with ejaculation
• Erectile dysfunction
• Shrinking of genitals
• Prostate cancer
• Breast cancer
• Penile insensitivity
• Impotence

Merck May Have Known about Persistent Propecia Side Effects in 2010

As early as 2010, researchers in other countries had been aware that Propecia sexual side effects could be persistent. While Propecia labels were updated in Sweden and Italy to include warnings about these side effects, Merck did not acknowledge these concerns in the U.S. Last year, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) updated the warning to note that Propecia sexual side effects could last even after the patient discontinues use of the drug. The agency had received hundreds of reports from men who experienced Propecia sexual dysfunction. Despite the mounting evidence, Merck insists that the evidence does not establish that Propecia actually causes sexual dysfunction.

Most of the men who took Propecia did so because they figured they had nothing to lose. In the best case scenario, they would achieve notable hair regrowth and experience no side effects. If they suffered any Propecia sexual side effects, at least they could rest assured that they would be temporary.

Unfortunately, many men have suffered Propecia sexual dysfunction that did not go away after they stopped taking the drug. As a result, their relationships and self-esteem have suffered. Many men report that they have experienced anxiety, depression and brain fog after taking Propecia. They fear that these side effects may be permanent.

Propecia Lawsuits Pending in MDL

Many men have filed Propecia lawsuits to seek compensation for their injuries. There are currently more than 180 Propecia lawsuits pending in multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The plaintiffs in the lawsuits allege that Merck failed to warn about the potential for persistent and devastating Propecia sexual side effects. They claim that they had no medical, sexual or psychiatric problems prior to taking Propecia.

If you or someone you love has suffered from persistent sexual dysfunction after taking Propecia, you may want to consider filing a Propecia lawsuit. To learn more about your legal rights, take a look at the Propecia Loss of Sex Drive, Sexual Dysfunction Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation. When you submit information about your injuries, a Propecia injury lawyer will conduct a free case analysis to determine whether you qualify to file a Propecia lawsuit. If your lawsuit is successful, you could be entitled to significant compensation for your injuries.