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Testosterone Therapy Class Action Lawsuit Filed


New York, NY: A potential class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of men who have suffered heart attack, stroke or other serious heart problems allegedly due to their use of prescription low testosterone therapies.

The complaint was filed by a man who allegedly suffered a heart attack after using AndroDerm and Depo Testosterone for several years. The named defendants in the lawsuit are Actavis Inc, Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc., Pfizer Inc. and Pharmacia & Upjohn Co. The plaintiff has filed the class action on behalf of allmen who allegedly suffered serious injury or death due to their use of AndroDerm and Depo Testosterone. The lawsuit, McGill, et ux. v. Actavis Inc., et al., No. 2:14-2177, was filed in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

The lawsuit was filed as a result of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announcement in January stating the agency is investigating heart risks potentially associated with this class of medications. The FDA review was prompted by the publication of research that suggested the use of testosterone increases the risk of heart attack, strokes, and death in men over 65-years-old, as well as in younger men with pre-existing heart disease.

Among the allegations, the plaintiff claims the manufacturers of AndroDerm and Depo Testosterone of engaged in an aggressive unbranded 'disease awareness' campaign to alert men that they might be suffering from low testosterone. As a result of this alleged "disease mongering,"the number of men diagnosed with low testosterone increased dramatically, and sales of AndroDerm and Depo Testosterone rose to several hundred million dollars, according to the lawsuit. Further, the drug makers are allegedly liable for misrepresenting AndroDerm and Depo Testosterone as safe and effective treatment for low testosterone, when, they can cause cardiac events, strokes and thrombolytic events, the lawsuit claims.

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Published on Apr-25-14

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Suffered heart attack with triple bypass surgery. Was on testosterone cypionate for 7 years prescribed by urologist Dr.

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In April 2013 i was started on androgel and a year later September 2014 started taking depo testosterone 100mg November 2014 increased to 200 mg.1/22/15 had a stroke and have not worked since.During this time my cholesterol was sky high but did not put 2 and 2 together at the time.But my question is with all this advertisement ive have had hell getting a attorney to help.Why?

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Due to years of injected and oral testosterone, I have developed a skipped heartbeat, breasts and low sex drive.

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I have extremely low Testosterone levels, both Serum and Free. I have been on high doses of Testosterone Cypionate (200 MG per ML) 2 MG as often as once a week. Since then I have had four heart ablations, (two right chamber, two through the wall and into the left, with one being a cryo that came too close to the ventricles, and now I have some breathing problems). I've had numerous coronary angiograms, and take many medications to control the irregular heart beats, and elevated blood pressures. Many other problems are involved, but just curious if I may be one of those at risk. I’m only 63 by the way.

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I am 55 and was concerned with energy level. Dr sent me for treadmill test . I passed it with flying colors. But dr put me on Andogel and Axiron for low testosterone and within 3 months had heart attack with no warning. Weight perfect ,,, worked out 3/4 times weekly. Walked. No warning of any kind. I had two blockages and they fixed them. Then had to do ballon surgery on lower area of heart !!! WE had to do med flight .... Said was on verge of MAJOR HEART ATTACK. !!! We were very blessed from God above or I would not have been hear.

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The suicide rate amoung male pain patients is much higher than the general public. I've considered it several times over my 20 years of chronic pain.

Something that contributes to the suicides of male chronic pain patients, is most physicians who treat chronic pain refuse to test Testosterone in male patients.

Pain patients are depressed enough from their chronic pain, then they're given opioid pain medications, that deplete their Testosterone. Low One thing I feel contributes to the suicides of male chronic pain patients, is that pain doc's won't test Testosterone. Pain patients are depressed enough, without being given opioid pain medications that depletes their Testosterone. Low Testosterone not only makes patients more depressed, they have no energy, have problems building muscle, and moodswings.

For me it was like I was 8 years old, I didn't think girls are icky, I just have no interest in my wife sexually. It's also creates problems in relationships, it's hormones, so the guy doesn't understand what's going on, for the wife, if their husband isn't making love to them, they're either cheating, or don't love them anymore. Neither one is good for the relationship.

The failure to prescribe Testosterone to pain patients, is causing an increase in suicides. When you add the problems pain patients have getting medications now, next year will see a significant increase in suicides.

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I took testosterone injections for two or more years and the last injection made me hurt in my heart. Four weeks ago I was in the ER with chest pain/nausea/dizziness/headache/shortness of breath. My doctor last week said stop giving myself injections. I had a heart cath two days ago just to make sure there was nothing wrong.

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