In the News – Man Takes Propecia for a Decade, Sues Merck
Snippet from the article:
Eddie Sebastia was aiming to improve his appearance, not interfere with his sex life, when he took Propecia or Proscar from 1998 to 2007.
The drugs, which contain finasteride, were prescribed for male pattern hair loss, the Polk County man said in a lawsuit filed in circuit court. Instead, he contends, it led to erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, testicular pain and related emotional issues, including depression and anxiety.
Male pattern hair loss is a common condition in which men have gradual thinning of the hair on the scalp, leading to a receding hairline or balding on the top of the head, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Sebastia and his wife, Lisa, are suing Merck & Co. Inc., a global pharmaceutical company, and Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary that distributes both drugs.
Read the rest — Man Wanted Hair, but Got the Side Effects, Lawsuit Says
The article points out that some law firms are now advertising their interest in filing class-action lawsuits, so this might partially explain the recent wave of legal action being brought up against Merck over Propecia.
Jeremy, the difference is that ED is VERY common in men, whereas NAION is not. There is a very reasonable chance that this gentlemen would’ve suffered from impotence even if he never took the drug. That is a huge variable.