AndroGel

Sales of testosterone gels, injections, pills and patches have skyrocketed in recent years, fueled by barrages of slick marketing campaigns convincing men their “low T” levels (a natural effect of aging) can be halted or reversed. Makers of Androgel and other testosterone replacement products promise their product is safe.

Unfortunately, as our Salt Lake City product liability attorneys at The James Esparza Law Group know, AndroGel has come under sharp scrutiny from researchers, doctors, regulators with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and now the courts for risk to consumers and the company’s reported failure to warn of those hazards.

While these testosterone therapies are touted as an effective treatment to fight back fatigue, low sex drive, depression and other male health issues, the truth of the matter is these therapies put patients at heightened risk of heart conditions, including heart attacks and strokes. In some cases, particularly in older men with a history of heart disease, these episodes have been fatal.

Our AndroGel injury attorneys in Utah firmly believe AbbiVie, the manufacturer of AndroGel, had a duty to warn patients of these life-threatening risks, and the failure to do so demands accountability. Successful plaintiffs in these product liability lawsuits can win compensation for:

• Medical expenses;
• Ongoing treatment;
• Lost wages;
• Pain and suffering;
• Loss of life enjoyment.

If you suspect you have suffered a heart attack, stroke or other adverse health condition as a result of using AndroGel, it’s important to discuss these concerns with an attorney as soon as possible. Note that the statute of limitations in Utah for product liability litigation is just two years, per Utah Code 78B-6-706. That is two years from the time the claimant knew or, in the exercise of due diligence should have discovered, both the harm and its cause.