A recent study showed that men who have taken viagra are at an increased risk for melanoma. The attorneys at Parrish DeVaughn Law Firm are taking Viagra claims now. If you or a loved one have taken Viagra and have been diagnosed with melanoma, call us today.
Complications with Viagra
Viagra, whose scientific name is Sildenafil, is a popular treatment for erectile dysfunction. Viagra has a host of side effects. A few years after going to market, users began filing lawsuits over complications with Viagra. Severe complications that have been been associated with Viagra include:
- Heart Problems
- Higher or Lower Blood Pressure
- Loss of Vision
- Hearing Loss.
Viagra’s Link to Melanoma
In 2014, the Journal of the American Medical Association published a recent study on melanoma and Viagra. The study consisted of nearly 26,000 men. The men who took viagra were significantly more likely to develop skin cancer over a 10 year period. Older men who take Viagra have twice the risk for developing melanoma.
Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. After diagnosis, most patients are given a short life expectancy from doctors. The melanoma associated with erectile dysfunction drugs progresses at a faster rate compared to other types of melanoma.
Did You Know?
Men Who Took Viagra Were Found To Be 84% More Likely to Develop Melanoma.
Viagra Lawsuit Against Pfizer
Viagra is manufactured by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, Inc. Due in part to memorable advertising, Viagra has been a widespread success for Pfizer. Pfizer has generated roughly $2 billion in sales from Viagra.
Because of its popularity, any serious complication that arises with Viagra could affect millions of patients. Pfizer has shown a history of ignoring patients’ side effects with their drugs.
Pfizer’s Negligence
Pfizer will not issue a Viagra warning about melanoma, even with its notoriety and widespread use. Despite the overwhelming conclusions from the 2014 study, Pfizer is in denial. The company has claimed that there is no link between Viagra and melanoma.
Filing a Viagra Claim
If you or your loved one has suffered from melanoma and have taken Viagra, then call us. There is a very good chance that the melanoma was caused by or made worse by Viagra. Our attorneys will guide you through the process of filing a claim against Pfizer, Inc.