If you or a loved one have suffered from a heart attack while taking AndroGel or other testosterone treatment therapies and you need immediate assistance, call our testosterone attorneys today for a free consultation regarding your potential testosterone treatment lawsuit. In the U.S., more than five million prescriptions were written for testosterone treatments in 2011 alone, according to media reports. These treatments are available in pills, creams, patches, gels, and injections and are typically prescribed to men experiencing side effects associated with low testosterone levels.
Also known as “low T treatments,” these therapies can help to increase testosterone levels in the body that may have declined due to a natural aging process or from a chronic condition. Studies have concluded that AndroGel and other testosterone treatments may strengthen bone density, improve libido, and increase muscle mass. However, according to one recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, many widely-prescribed brands of testosterone therapies may cause an increased risk of cardiac complications such as heart attack, stroke, or death.
As a result, some men are currently seeking legal counsel from experienced testosterone attorneys to file testosterone treatment lawsuits against the manufacturers of these products. The men are alleging that the companies knew of this increased risk and neglected to warn the medical and public communities in order to keep their profits high. If you or someone you love took AndroGel or another testosterone treatment product and subsequently suffered from side effects or complications that you feel were brought on by the treatment, you may be entitled to file a testosterone treatment lawsuit and seek compensation for your injuries. Contact the testosterone attorneys at The Johnson Firm today to learn more about your legal rights.
Are AndroGel and Other Testosterone Treatments Safe?
There are 10 highly-prescribed and well-known testosterone treatments in circulation across the country, including:
- Fortesta
- Axiron
- Depo-Testosterone
- AndroGel
- Testim
- Androderm
- Bio-T-Gel
- Striant
- Delatestryl
- Testopel
Although many men have successfully used AndroGel and other testosterone treatment products to increase testosterone levels, others allege that these medications are not safe and may result in serious or life-threatening complications. Clinical studies have concluded that high blood counts, sleep apnea, prostate cancer, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and congestive heart failure may worsen in men taking AndroGel and other testosterone treatment therapies. Additionally, several health conditions could increase a man’s risk of suffering from heart attack, stroke, and death, including as artery blockage, high cholesterol, plaque buildup, obesity, and diabetes.
Although each product is different, most testosterone therapies may cause vomiting, headache, jaundice, and nausea. Men may also find themselves experiencing depression or other mental or mood changes, anxiety, anger, or signs of liver disease like unusual tiredness or abdominal pain. A man may also experience tenderness or swelling of the breasts, bothersome, frequent, or prolonged erections, or trouble urinating. Other side effects from AndroGel and testosterone therapies include edema, excess water retention, and a decrease in sperm production.
Plaintiffs File Testosterone Treatment Lawsuits Across the U.S.
Across the country, patients who have experienced complications while taking testosterone products are filing testosterone treatment lawsuits against the manufacturers with assistance from experienced testosterone attorneys. In these lawsuits, plaintiffs claim that the products caused life-threatening complications. Additionally, several manufacturers are accused of failing to inform consumers and physicians of the potential for these treatments to increase a man’s risk of strokes, heart attacks, and death. Although claims continue to be pursued, five AndroGel testosterone treatment lawsuits were recently filed on February 4, 2014, against Abbott Laboratories and AbbVie Inc. in Illinois federal court.
Plaintiffs also allege that they endured emotional and physical damage while using testosterone therapies, and several families are working with testosterone attorneys to file wrongful death lawsuits on behalf of loved ones that allegedly died due to complications resulting from the products. Plaintiffs claim that the manufacturers had the legal and moral responsibility to adequately research the effectiveness and safety of the products prior to releasing them to the public, particularly in patients currently living with diabetes, blocked arteries, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and high cholesterol, yet neglected to do so.
Additionally, according to several testosterone attorneys, manufacturers are accused of marketing products to patients who may not necessarily need them. In one instance, a company allegedly claimed that patients who are living with fatigue, a lack of energy, weight gain, and low libido could benefit from testosterone treatments, yet these are also symptoms that occur due to the body’s natural aging process; as a result, thousands of men sought out prescriptions for products which they ultimately did not need.
Do You Have a Testosterone Treatment Lawsuit? Contact a Testosterone Attorney Today
Have you or someone you love taken testosterone treatment products such as AndroGel and subsequently suffered from serious complications such as a stroke or heart attack? You may be eligible to file a testosterone treatment lawsuit and seek compensation for your injuries. At The Johnson Firm, our testosterone attorneys are currently providing free case evaluations to patients who may have a testosterone treatment claim. If it is determined that you do have a claim, we can work to help you recover the damages to which you may be entitled and handle your testosterone treatment lawsuit throughout the legal process. The time to file a claim is often limited, so contact The Johnson Firm to speak with one of our testosterone attorneys today.