Propecia Sexual Side Effects Lawsuit Filed by Young Man

By Sarah Mirando | September 6, 2012

Category: Pharmaceuticals

By Sarah Pierce

A New York man has joined the growing wave of litigation against pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. by filing a Propecia lawsuit alleging the hair-loss drug caused him to suffer sexual dysfunction, cognitive impairment and other Propecia side effects. He claims that even though he stopped using Propecia, these debilitating complications have not gone away, which is causing him pain and suffering as well as a significantly diminished quality of life. He’s not alone — many former Propecia (finasteride) and Proscar users have been coming forward to report the same Propecia sexual side effects, and have turned to Propecia lawsuits and Propecia class action lawsuits to get Merck to pay up for failing to warn them that these Propecia side effects may be permanent.

New York Plaintiff Michael Cali alleges in the Propecia side effects lawsuit that shortly after he began using Propecia (finasteride) to treat his hair loss, he noticed another thing was missing: his ability to function sexually. The 22-year-old also claims he began suffering long spells of unexplained cognitive impairment. Propecia sexual dysfunction and cognitive impairment are reported side effects of Propecia, in addition to:

* Erectile dysfunction (ED)

* Impotence

* Loss of sex drive

* Low libido

* Testicular pain

* Genital shrinkage

* Decreased sperm count

* Male breast cancer

* Prostate cancer

* Depression

* Anxiety

* Memory loss

Propecia warning labels originally stated that Propecia sexual side effects were rare and temporary, but recent research and numerous Propecia sexual dysfunction lawsuits have found this can be untrue in some cases. Some Propecia users have reported these sexual side effects last for months or even years after they stop using the drug. For others, Propecia’s sexual side effects may be permanent. Cali, with the help of his Propecia lawyer, is charging Merck with negligence, fraud, strict liability, breach or express and implied warranties, violation of the Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. Cali is seeking compensatory damages, punitive damages and exemplary damages for his Propecia injuries.

In response to the growing number of Propecia lawsuits filed by men suffering these sexual side effects, a Propecia multidistrict litigation (MDL) was formed in April 2012 in the Eastern District of New York. The Propecia lawsuit MDL will make it easier for Propecia side effect victims like Cali to sue Merck as it allows their Propecia attorneys to share in the discovery process during the pre-trial proceedings. If a settlement is reached in the Propecia lawsuit MDL, each Plaintiff will receive an individual award based on the severity of his Propecia side effects. This may mean a larger payout to Plaintiffs compared to a Propecia class action lawsuit settlement, which would be shared equally among all Class Members. An experienced Propecia compensation specialist can review your claims for free and determine if a Propecia lawsuit or Propecia class action lawsuit is the best way to pursue compensation for you.

To find out if you qualify to file a Propecia lawsuit over sexual side effects, cognitive impairment or other side effects of Propecia, go to the Propecia Loss of Sex Drive, Sexual Dysfunction Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation. The law firm working this investigation wants to hear from you, and is passionate about helping men who had their health compromised by taking Propecia, Proscar or finasteride. Enter your information for a free and confidential evaluation of your case.

Updated September 6th, 2012

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