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Testosterone Replacement Therapy Deaths

On Behalf of | Apr 14, 2014 | Tampa Low Testosterone

Frank Charles Miranda, P.A. is researching claims for individuals who have suffered a cardiac incident such as a stroke, a heart attack or sudden death while using a prescription testosterone replacement therapy.

A number of recent studies have shown an increase in cardiovascular-related side effects from prescription Low-T products including:

  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Blood clots
  • Emergency Cardiac Surgeries
  • Sudden Death

The study from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showed a 29% increase in risk among men using prescription testosterone replacement therapies. A similar study which was published in the New England Journal of Medicine had to be stopped due to the high number of patients suffering heart attacks and strokes,

Additional risks from prescription testosterone replacement therapies include:

  • Prostate enlargement
  • Prostate cancer
  • Heart disease
  • Shrunken testicles
  • Acne
  • Lowered sperm count or sterility

Testosterone replacement therapy cases have been filed by individuals who have suffered heart attacks due to physician prescribed testosterone supplements. If you or a family member has suffered a side effect such as a heart attack or a stroke while taking a testosterone supplement, you could be entitled to compensation. Frank Charles Miranda is prepared to review any potential claim for personal injury caused by this treatment. Contact our office at 813.254.2637 to schedule a free consultation today.

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