Finasteride -- Propecia, Proscar

Finasteride is a competitive and specific inhibitor of Type II 5-alpha reductase, an intracellular enzyme that converts the androgen Testosterone into DHT (dihydrotestosterone).

 

Propecia (1mg) was approved by the FDA in 1997 and is marketed by the manufacturer as a treatment to reduce hair loss in men, as DHT has been implicated in the balding process. Prior to this, Proscar (5mg) was approved in 1992 by the FDA for treatment of BPH (Benign Prostate Hyperplasia -- enlargement of the prostate).

 

Both Propecia and Proscar share the same active ingredient (Finasteride) which can aid in stopping hair loss; however, in order to maintain results, Finasteride needs to be taken on a consistent, ongoing basis.

 

 

Potential Side Effects

Various clinical studies (including the Propecia FDA trials) and consumer reports on Finasteride indicate a certain percentage of men may experience negative sexual side effects from the drug, including decreased libido or sex drive, erectile dysfunction, and decreased ejaculate volume while on the medication.

 

In addition, the manufacturer warns against possible physical changes to the body, including breast enlargement (gynecomastia), breast lumps, breast pain, or nipple discharge. In general use, the following side effects have also been reported: allergic reactions including rash, itching, hives, and swelling of the lips and face; problems with ejaculation; and testicular pain.

 

Anecdotally, some men have reported various mental side effects including depression, anxiety, memory loss, slurring of speech and dissassociative states from the drug, amongst numerous other issues.

 

 

The problem

Anecdotally, there are an unknown percentage of men worldwide that took Finasteride as Propecia or Proscar for hair loss, experienced numerous mental, physical, and sexual side effects while on the medication, quit, and then fully expected to return to normal in all areas.

 

Instead, after quitting many of these men found their endocrine systems crash and their side effects increase in severity, many of which remain unresolved to this day -- even years later.

 

If you or a loved one are suffering negative side effects from Propecia or Proscar that have NOT resolved even AFTER quitting the drug, you may qualify for damages that may be awarded in a possible Canadian class action lawsuit.

 

 

 

Canadians - Register for Possible Canadian Class Action Lawsuit   If you wish to participate in a possible Canadian class action lawsuit for unresolved side effects from Propecia or Proscar, please fill out the form below.   Your information will be forwarded to a lawyer, who may contact you should the case proceed in the future.     Note - to participate, you must:   be a Canadian citizen living in Canada have taken Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar), experienced side effects, and quit the medication continue to experience unresolved side effects from the drug, despite quitting have had your side effects documented by a physician   First Name*: Last Name*: Email Address*: Phone Number*: Province*: Date Started Medication*: Date Stopped Medication*: Unresolved side effects (in brief, point form): * denotes required field Image Verification Please enter the text from the image [ Refresh Image ] [ What's This? ]

 

 

 

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