Simmons Browder Gianaris Angelides
& Barnerd LLC is currently investigating claims that Propecia, a
drug manufactured by Merck to treat baldness in men, can have
debilitating sexual side effects.
Propecia, and its parent drug Proscar, are the trademark versions of
finasteride, a synthetic antiandrogen that limits the production of
enzymes believed to contribute to the cause of male pattern baldness
and an enlarged prostate. Propecia treats baldness in men, while
Proscar treats benign prostatic hyperplasia.
A new study conducted by George Washington University and published
in the March issue of the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that
taking finasteride can cause decreased arousal, erectile
dysfunction, severe depression and other serious sexual side
effects.
“Many of the men who take these drugs were unaware of the
seriousness of these Propecia side effects because they were led to
believe that any symptoms would cease once they discontinued taking
Propecia,” said Trent Miracle, Simmons Firm Partner who is leading
the investigation. “This is not necessarily the case for all users.”
The study found that side effects are permanent in at least 5
percent of men who take Propecia. In addition, the Food & Drug
Administration issued a warning in June that the warning label of
finasteride has been revised to include new safety information about
the increased risk of being diagnosed with a high-grade prostate
cancer.
“This is a very serious and sensitive issue for men who have been
negatively impacted by these drugs,” Miracle said. “These men are
understandably asking a lot of questions, and the Simmons Firm is
hoping to help them find the answers they deserve.”
The Propecia lawyers at the Simmons Firm are currently investigating
claims against Propecia, Proscar and other finasteride drugs.
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