Plaintiff Claims Propecia Destroyed His Sex Life
By John Curran
Men who want to stop or reverse male pattern baldness often opt for prescription medications like Propecia. A similar drug, Proscar, is used as part of a treatment for patients with enlarged prostates. In both cases, sexual dysfunction and cognitive problems often arise as Propecia side effects.
They are the subject of a lawsuit filed on behalf of an Illinois man who may never fully enjoy sexual intercourse again. His Propecia lawsuit attorneys say that the plaintiff deals with erectile dysfunction including libido issues and a lack of fertility. It is unclear whether or not Propecia depression side effects are linked to these issues, or would occur independently, but they are also a known risk for men looking to treat male pattern baldness.
Merck & Co. manufactures the drug, and part of the claims filed by Propecia lawsuit attorneys incorporates labeling changes made in other countries. For years, American men were not warned of the persistence of Proscar cognitive dysfunction side effects or sexual issues. In Sweden, men have known for more than four years that problems with Propecia side effects can last for years.
Some claims allege that men have dealt with these conditions for years after beginning the drug, up to 20 years in some cases. Unfortunately, Merck & Co. did not update the warning label to include the risk for prolonged sexual dysfunction until 2011, and the FDA did not approve it until 2012 when Propecia depression side effects were mentioned in the product information guide.
What is problematic is that Proscar cognitive dysfunction risks are still not included in the adverse effect warnings, even though the two drugs have been on the market for 15 years. The plaintiffs allege that this lack of warning allows them to file claims against Merck after the statute of limitations would have expired.
If these conditions sound like something you or someone you know has experienced, legal options are available. Learn more at the Propecia Loss of Sex Drive, Sexual Dysfunction Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation. Filling out the short form there entitles one to a free legal consultation. Cases are moving towards trial, so acting quickly ensures that there are no delays in any potential remedy. Side effects may persist, but therapy and treatment costs could be defrayed in the event of a jury award or settlement. Get started today with a Propecia lawsuit attorney.
Updated February 12th, 2013
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