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North Carolina Testosterone Drug Therapy Lawyer
Have you suffered injuries after taking a testosterone therapy drug? The Raleigh law firm of Hendren & Malone is actively helping North Carolina victims of testosterone therapy drugs.
Why are testosterone therapy drugs potentially harmful and what can they do to me?
Two recent research studies have indicated that testosterone therapy drugs result in an increase risk of heart attack, stroke, and death among men taking testosterone. One study published in the journal PLOS One found a higher risk of heart attack for men over the age of 65 and for younger men with a pre-existing heart condition.
Another study published in the journal JAMA found that veterans taking testosterone therapy drugs experienced a significantly higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death.
What is the FDA doing about testosterone therapy drugs?
The FDA has not requested a stop to testosterone therapy drug use but is advising patients to talk to their doctors more about the risks of testosterone therapy drugs.
What types of testosterone therapy drugs are being investigated?
The investigation into the potential harmful effects of testosterone therapy drugs includes the following:
Topical skin gels:
Androgel
Bio-T-Gel
Fortestra
Testim
Patches:
Androderm
Topical Creams:
Axiron
Injections or Solutions:
Delatestryl
Depo-Testosterone
Tablets or Pellets:
Striant
Testopel
Is this serious?
Yes, it is very serious. A commentary published in August of 2013 in JAMA described the “Low T” campaign as a template for how to market a disease and its cure to a huge market of men. The commentary suggests the pharmaceutical industry has created the need for these Low T drugs where a need did not exist and is now capitalizing on this so-called need at the potential expense of thousands of victims.
What should I do if I have questions about testosterone therapy drugs?
Please contact the Raleigh, North Carolina law firm of Hendren & Malone if you have questions about testosterone therapy drugs. There will be no fee for your call and we can be reached toll-free at 866-874-5253. We are also working with prominent attorneys in the nationwide investigation of the harmful effects of testosterone therapy drugs to ensure that those harmed by these drugs are treated fairly.