In March there was a complaint filed against the testosterone gel AndroGel by a New York man, Gary White. He joins the growing number of critics and complaints against this treatment for low testosterone (Low T). Gary White used AndroGel and it resulted in him having a stroke after only 5 months of use. Mr. White is a 56 year old man who had no history of heart disease, was in good health, and was living an active lifestyle. Some complaints suggest that the drug makers were “disease mongering.” In other words, it was complained that they had been marketing medications toward symptoms that extend beyond the approved use of the treatment. For example, some marketing suggests that men should seek “Low T” treatment if they feel general symptoms such as fatigue or decreased libido, when in fact these symptoms may be attributed to other medical conditions, such as hypogonadism. It has been alleged that the marketing program attempted to create an idea that a large number of men are affected by low testosterone and that AndroGel is a safe treatment. (See “AndroGel Stroke Lawsuit Filed Over Testosterone Gel Side Effects”)
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Our firm represents victims of the dangerous and deadly testosterone replacement therapies. If you or a loved one have used testosterone replacement therapies such as AndroGel, Androderm, Testim, Axiron, and others and have experienced cardiac adverse effects, we encourage you to consult with one of our Pharmaceutical attorneys as soon as possible. A successful civil claim pursued against the responsible party will ensure the victims are not burdened with costly medical or funeral expenses. A successful claim will hopefully compensate for pain, suffering, and lost wages for time missed from work. Further questions can be directed to the Fears | Nachawati Law Firm by emailing the lead testosterone replacement therapy lawyer, Majed Nachawati at mn@fnlawfirm.com, or by calling our office at 1.866.705.7584.
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Majed Nachawati is a preeminent Pharmaceutical Products Liability Lawyer with a focus on representing testosterone replacement therapy victims and families harmed by dangerous treatments on a nationwide basis. Mr. Nachawati has resolved numerous cases through trial and settlement that have resulted in seven and eight figure confidential settlements. He is on the Grievance Committee for the State Bare of Texas. He is licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas and Arkansas, and is in most federal courts in the nation and holds specific licenses in the Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of Texas. Mr. Nachawati is a member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Board of Directors for Public Justice, a Leaders’ Forum and PAC member of the American Association for Justice. Mr. Nachawati has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in Texas Monthly Magazine for the past four consecutive years for legal excellence, in connection with pharmaceutical injury cases. Mr. Nachawati is also a member of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Mr. Nachawati can be reached by email at mn@fnlawfirm.com or by calling 1.866.705.7584.