Perhaps you are a man who has experienced significant health problems while taking a testosterone supplement for low testosterone, or "Low T". You may have heard that these products have been linked to serious side effects, and you're probably wondering whether the supplement contributed to the development of your condition.
Or maybe you are the friend or family member of a man who suffered a stroke, heart attack or other deadly medical crisis after using these products, and you're wondering whether the medication is to blame for your loved one's medical issues and/or death.
Regardless of your specific experience with these drugs, you may have a number of important legal and medical questions about testosterone supplements, such as:
- Did testosterone supplements hurt me or my loved one?
- Can I find scientific or medical evidence of this drug's ability to cause serious medical problems, such as stroke or heart attack?
- Did the manufacturers of these drugs encourage their use without properly investigating, acknowledging and/or disclosing their potential side effects?
- Was I or my loved one using testosterone supplements "off label?" If so, who is to blame?
- Can people who have been harmed by Low T drugs pursue compensation from the responsible companies?
- If I have been harmed by Low T drugs, am I entitled to compensation? What is the next step?
Over the next few weeks, we will be publishing a series of blog posts to provide you with a summary of the science involved in this issue, as well as the legal implications. We have done our best to provide a balanced report that does not exaggerate the science or confuse readers with overly-complicated technical details.
The purpose is simple: to provide you with a clear understanding of the scientific and legal concerns surrounding Low T drugs so that you can gain control over the situation and protect yourself and your loved ones.
Here are the topics we will be covering:
Section I: Low T Drugs 101
In this section, we will discuss the basics of Low T Drugs, why they were made and when they are prescribed. We will discuss the intended use of these drugs, as well as off-label usage and unscrupulous promotion. We will also talk about the science that led researchers to connect these medications to certain serious health problems.
Section II: Legal Recourse
Next, we will look at the state of legal actions against the manufacturers of Low T drugs. We will discuss how these mass tort cases work, as well as what plaintiffs can expect if they become a part of a mass tort case. We will also explain your options for demanding justice and compensation as a victim of Low T drugs.
This blog does not constitute medical or legal advice.
If you believe you may be experiencing symptoms related to the use of Low T drugs, talk to your doctor about your symptoms as soon as possible.
If you would like to explore the possibility of bringing legal action to obtain compensation for medical problems, deaths or other issues related to Low T medications, please contact the experienced attorneys at Marc Whitehead & Associates, LLP at (855)-423-3666 to discuss your options.
For more information regarding the use of Low T drugs, please visit www.usacivialaction.com and download a copy of our free E-book, The Fall of Testosterone: How a Vaunted “Low T” Therapy Has Backfired and Put Millions of Men at Risk for Heart Problems and Stroke.