Propecia Side Effects In Men

Many men believe that maintaining a full head of hair helps to preserve their vitality and youth. When their hair begins to thin or to stop growing, some men seek treatment by taking the prescription medication called Propecia.

Propecia has been proven to be extremely successful in reversing the symptoms of male pattern baldness, but at a cost. Propecia side effects in men involving permanent erectile dysfunction. can lead to physical and psychological issues that cannot be overlooked.

About Propecia

When Propecia was first approved by the FDA in 1997, it was seen as an effective way to treat baldness without hair implants, toupees or topical medications. The pill, taken orally, blocks a hormone that thins the hair follicle. That thinning process makes it difficult for hair to grow, or to grow long. By blocking the hormone, many men saw a resurgence and thickening of hair on the scalp.

Propecia users were told that the medication was for long-term use. Results might not be seen for the first three months of use, and the effects would only last as long as the men continued to take the drug.

Propecia Side Effects in Men

Although the manufacturer of Propecia, Merck, warned that a few people might have some sexual side effects after using the medicine, many men developed side effects that were much longer lasting than they were initially led to believe.

Prior to changing their warning, the Propecia website explained that a small percentage of men may experience a decreased interest in sex, difficulty getting an erection and decreased amount of semen production. If these side effects occurred, the manufacturer explained, they would stop once the men stopped taking Propecia.

But for some men, that reversal did not happen. In a recent study by a doctor at George Washington Hospital, a group of men who had taken Propecia continued to have sexual side effects for an average of 40 months after discontinuing the drug.

Propecia’s Psychological Side Effects

Men as young as 18 have taken Propecia, and the prospect of having a sexual dysfunction that can affect dating, marriage and the ability to build a family can be devastating. Men who are affected by long-term Propecia side effects share stories of the depression and sense of hopelessness they feel as they try to find a treatment that will help. Although the number of people who use Propecia can be counted, the number of people affected directly and indirectly by the drug’s surprising side effects is greater than realized.

Propecia Lawsuits Under Consideration

Men in the United States, as well as in other countries around the world, are filing lawsuits to get reparation for the long-term and permanent side effects they have endured. We are currently filing Propecia lawsuit claims for men who have been permanently injured after using Propecia. For a free, no-obligation and confidential consultation, please call us today. There is a limited time to file a claim, so please contact us as soon as possible.