Next Status conference in New Jersey Propecia litigation scheduled for January 10, 2013. New York, New York (PRWEB) December 30, 2012 We continue to hear from men who have allegedly suffered persistent sexual dysfunction long after they stopped taking Propecia. We look forward to this litigation, as well as the federal litigation, moving forward in the coming year, says Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationwide law firm representing the victims of defective drugs and medical devices. The firm is currently offering free lawsuit reviews to alleged victims of Propecia sexual side effects. Propecia Sexual Side Effects Propecia is a prescription medicine that is used to treat male pattern baldness that has recently been linked to sexual dysfunction in men. In April 2012, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the Propecia label would be updated to advise that some men had experienced persistent sexual dysfunction, including problems with libido, ejaculation and orgasm, long after their use of the drug had ended.* Since the FDA announcement, additional research has confirmed an association between Propecia and male sexual dysfunction. For example, a July 2012 study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that such problems may last months after patients stop … Continue reading →

Q: Now that Im nearing divorce court (in large part due to sexual difficulties), I was dismayed by the response to a person inquiring about finasteride (Proscar). I have every single side effect in your answer. I have not taken Proscar for some time. I was very distressed to read that the sexual side effects may last for years. I have zero libido and zero erections. How long might these effects last? Can they be reversed with over-the-counter treatments, or am I history, sexually? I am only 60. A: No one knows how long sexual side effects such as lowered libido, erectile problems, reduced penis size and diminished sensation or pleasure during orgasm may last after finasteride is stopped. This finding is relatively recent (Journal of Sexual Medicine, November 2012). The men in this study were followed for up to 16 months after they stopped the drug, and many were still having problems. Finasteride is used to treat male-pattern baldness and symptoms of enlarged prostate. As far as we know, there is no OTC treatment to reverse the sexual side effects. Please discuss your symptoms with a urologist to see if there are any other treatment options. Q: What effect … Continue reading →