Propecia Mental Side Effects: What It’s Like Not to Feel
By John Curran
Whether treating male pattern baldness is truly necessary is up for debate, but many men likely would have avoided Propecia (finasteride) side effects had they been aware of them. The effect on many of them has been akin to living in a fog, they say. Propecia lawsuit lawyers say that cognitive difficulties can last for years, and some of their clients haven’t kicked them after more than a decade.
The hair loss drug works by limiting testosterone levels that can lead to decreased follicle growth. Unfortunately, this key male hormone affects more than just hair growth, which is why it leads to sexual dysfunctional side effects and memory issues. Many men who were still young are now taking testosterone replacement therapy and dealing with depression as sex becomes nearly impossible.
Others tell multiple news outlets that making decisions and trying to recall past actions is problematic. They compare it to trying reach back into a fog, even those who took it into their teens. It is unclear in those rare cases why doctors would ignore the risk of finasteride cognitive side effects: the brain is still growing in men until their mid-20s. Moreover, the average duration of symptoms after stopping treatment is four years, though it can last much longer.
Manufacturer Merck & Co. was aware of these risks, argue finasteride lawsuit lawyers. They point to labeling changes that the company made abroad regarding Propecia sexual dysfunction side effects that did not show up on bottles sold in the U.S. In fact, the current drug safety warnings still do not warn of persistent problems because the FDA has not approved them yet. Instead, men of all ages have to trust that their doctor will advise them of these risks for Propecia side effects.
Unfortunately, as these stories indicate, the fog and the erectile dysfunction do not seem to be conditions these men expected. They can expect lengthy treatment and conditions that might not be reversed.
If this sounds like you or someone you know, there are legal options available. Men who have dealt with finasteride cognitive dysfunction side effects and related problems should seek a free consultation to find out whether or not they can and should pursue a claim against Merck & Co. One is available at the Propecia Loss of Sex Drive, Sexual Dysfunction Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation just by filling out the short form there.
Updated February 14th, 2013
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