Finasteride and Pregnancy
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- Created on Wednesday, 01 February 2012 14:24
The FDA has assigned Finasteride (Propecia) to pregnancy category X. This means that woman, primarily those of child bearing age or those trying to become pregnant should not come into any contact whatsoever with this drug. Even handling a broken Propecia pill can allow finasteride to be absorbed through the skin. With regards to breastfeeding, it is still unknown, and thus it is not recommended for woman who take finasteride to breastfeed.
Pregnancy category X drugs can cause birth defects in unborn babies. Specifically, and according to the Propecia packaging, "“Because of the ability of Type II 5-alpha reductase inhibitors to inhibit the conversion of testosterone to DHT, finasteride may cause abnormalities of the external genitalia of a male fetus of a pregnant woman who receives finasteride." For more information on how 5-alpha reductase inhibitors work (in layman's terms): Understanding the Side Effects of Propecia
Another important piece of information that is rarely mentioned: males who are taking Propecia should wear condoms during intercourse with a woman who is or can get pregnant, as finasteride exists in semen and can pose a risk to the fetus. For those couples attempting to conceive, the use of Finasteride (Propecia) should be immediately discontinued.
The most common side effects for male patients of Propecia continues to be Erectile Dysfunction, Abnormal Sexual Function, Impotence, Ejaculation disorder, Decrease in ejaculatory volume, Lower sex drive (decreased libido), Breast or Prostate Cancer, and Male breast growth (gynecomastia); however, the list of less common side effects is much longer. The manufacturer of Propecia (Merck) allegedly knew about many of the long term side effects of their drug but did not disclose this information.
There may be substantial financial compensation available to those who have experienced negative side effects from this drug. Our Propecia Lawyers have been awarded some of the largest verdicts in US history and when it comes to this type of litigation there is too much at stake to go with anyone but the best. Cates Law will not make you part of a class action lawsuit and they have the resources to start working on your case immediately.
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