Health officials have warned that the hair loss drug Propecia may cause long lasting sexual side effects. Studies of men who experienced sexual problems after taking Propecia have found that these side effects may continue for years after patients have stopped taking the drug.

According to a 2011 study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine (JSM), about 8% of men taking Propecia developed impotence, while more than 4% experienced reduced libido. A second JSM study found that for patients who continued to experience sexual problems three months after stopping Propecia, side effects included:

• Low libido: 94%
• Erectile dysfunction: 92%
• Lower sex drive: 92%
• Problems with orgasm: 69%

Among patients in the second study, sexual problems persisted for an average of 40 months after stopping Propecia. Sexual health experts have stated that for some men, sexual side effects caused by Propecia may be irreversible.

If you or a loved one developed sexual side effects after using Propecia, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit. For a free legal consultation, contact the lawyers at Hissey Kientz, LLP by calling our toll-free hotline at 1-866-275-4454, or by filling out the free case evaluation form located on this page.