Proscar Lawsuits Claim Drug Caused Irreversible Sexual Side Effects

Last Updated on June 26, 2017

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At A Glance

This Alert Affects
Men who suffered from sexual side effects or were diagnosed with prostate or breast cancer following use of Proscar.
Damages
Proscar sexual side effects can include impotence, problems with orgasm, erectile dysfunction, loss of libido and ejaculation problems. Proscar has also been associated with the development of prostate cancer and male breast cancer in users.
Company(ies)
Merck
Additional Details
Proscar is a drug used to treat enlarged prostate glands.
Date
In June 2011, the FDA warned that Proscar, Propecia and other 5-alpha reductase inhibitors can increase a user's risk for high-grade prostate cancer.