Propecia Sexual Side Effects Update Too Late for Many

In April 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked Merck to update Propecia’s warning labels. With that update, Propecia labels now include warnings of potential libido disorders, ejaculation disorders, and orgasm disorders that continued for men months after stopping the drug.

Despite the update, it came too late for many of men, some of whom still suffer from Propecia side effects to this day. The sexual side effects of Propecia include but are not limited to:

• Impotence
• Loss of interest in sex
• Trouble achieving orgasm
• Abnormal ejaculation
• Low sperm count
• Shrunken genitals
• Genital pain
• Erectile dysfunction

Studies and reports have shown that the sexual side effects of Propecia may persist after you stop taking this medication. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about these side effects.

Symptoms of Propecia sexual dysfunction that have been reported to continue after ceasing the medication are:

• Erectile dysfunction
• Libido disorders
• Ejaculation disorders
• Orgasm disorders
• Male infertility and/or poor seminal quality

Due to the fact that Merck had not updated their label until 2012, thousands of men were affected by these debilitating side effects. There are currently more than 160 Propecia lawsuits pending against Merck in federal and state courts seeking compensation for these problems.

One of the plaintiffs is being represented by his family, as he is not able to make his case from the grave. In 2008, Randy Santmann committed suicide after contending with sexual side effects reportedly caused by Propecia. Santmann’s parents have sued, and have made various efforts to warn others about using the medication.

Other plaintiffs in these Propecia lawsuits allege that the company failed to inform them about the risks of persistent sexual dysfunction that could possibly be caused by the drug. In fact, for many years, Merck maintained that these problems disperse once the drug is discontinued. Hundreds of men counter the company’s statement, pointing out their own persistent sexual side effects as evidence.

If you believe that you or a loved one has been the victim of a Propecia sexual side effect, you have legal options. Please visit the Propecia Loss of Sex Drive and Sexual Dysfunction Birth Defect Class Action Lawsuit Investigation. There, you can submit your claim for a free legal review and if it qualifies for legal action, a seasoned Propecia lawyer will contact you for a free, no-obligation consultation. You will be guided through the litigation process at no out-of-pocket expenses or hidden fees. The Propecia attorneys working this investigation do not get paid until you do.