Did You Experience Serious Side Effects from Finasteride Prescribed by a Telehealth Company?
A recent investigation has alleged that telehealth companies such as Hims, Keeps, and Ro may have failed to adequately warn patients about the serious risks associated with finasteride (Propecia), a prescription drug used for hair loss treatment. Reports indicate that many young men who obtained prescriptions through these platforms were unaware of the drug’s potentially severe and lasting side effects.
Common Reported Side Effects
- Sexual dysfunction (loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, genital shrinkage)
- Depression and anxiety
- Panic attacks and suicidal thoughts
- Persistent side effects even after stopping the drug (often called “Post-Finasteride Syndrome”)
Who May Qualify?
You may be eligible if:
- You were prescribed finasteride by Hims, Keeps, Ro, or another telehealth provider.
- You experienced serious side effects that were not adequately disclosed.
- You believe you were not given a proper medical evaluation before receiving your prescription.
Your Legal Rights
If you or someone you know has suffered from undisclosed or severe side effects after taking finasteride prescribed by a telehealth provider, you may have legal options. Our firm is investigating potential claims against these companies for failure to warn, deceptive practices, and medical negligence.
Experience Matters
Sauder Schelkopf has a nationally recognized litigation practice. The firm currently serves as court-appointed lead counsel in courts across the country. The attorneys at Sauder Schelkopf have recovered over $1 billion on behalf of their clients and class members. Our firm was recognized by the Legal Intelligencer’s 2022 Professional Excellence Awards. The Legal Intelligencer’s Professional Excellence Awards honor Pennsylvania law firms and attorneys who have made a significant, positive impact on the legal profession. Our firm was named in the Litigation Departments of the Year (Specialty Area category; runner-up), an award that honors the best litigation practice in a small or mid-sized firm in Pennsylvania. This recognition was based on the firm’s 2021 litigation work and its important ongoing cases. LawDragon has recognized our attorneys in its list of the “500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” for 2022. This list notes: “From the opioid epidemic to toxic substances and defective products, truck accidents to wildfires and sexual abuse, these are the lawyers who stand on the front line in individual lawsuits and class actions seeking justice.” Mr. Schelkopf was named to Pennsylvania’s Best Lawyers® 2022 for Class Actions/Mass Tort Litigation. The American Lawyer named Mr. Sauder to its 2021 Northeast Trailblazers. The honor recognizes 60 lawyers who are “truly agents of change.” It “recognizes professionals in the Northeast who have moved the needle in the legal industry.” The Legal Intelligencer named Mr. Sauder and Mr. Schelkopf in its 2020 Pennsylvania Trailblazers list recognizing 31 lawyers who “have taken extra measures to contribute to positive outcomes . . . and who are truly agents of change.” The Legal highlighted the firm’s innovative work on advocacy as class counsel in large institutional sex abuse cover-ups, women’s, and children’s rights. Our attorneys have also consistently been recognized by their peers being named to Pennsylvania SuperLawyer, a distinction held by the top 5% of attorneys in Pennsylvania. The National Trial Lawyers Association has also selected our attorneys as the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania.
We Want to Hear from You
If you or someone you know has suffered from undisclosed or severe side effects after taking finasteride prescribed by a telehealth provider, you may have legal options. Our firm is investigating potential claims against these companies for failure to warn, deceptive practices, and medical negligence.