Propecia Lawsuit Eligibility May Be Available To Spouses

Spouses of men who have experienced Propecia sexual side effects such as erectile dysfunction or impotence may be eligible to file lawsuits against Merck, the manufacturer of the popular drug for male pattern baldness.

The idea of Propecia lawsuit eligibility for spouses acknowledges that the Propecia sexual side effects affect not only the man who took Propecia, but also his spouse, whose sex  life is likewise being damaged by the man's inabililty to perform as a result of taking Propecia.

In legal terms, a spouse could sue by claiming "loss of consortium." This term, consortium, refers to activities normally performed by a spouse. When a person suffers an injury that impairs his or her ability to perform normal spousal duties such as housework or sexual intercourse, the victim's spouse or partner is eligible to file a lawsuit claiming loss of consortium. 

Spousal Eligibility for Compensation

This is certainly relevant to spouses and partners of men who have suffered Propecia sexual side effects. Such spouses whose sex lives have been significantly impaired by their partner's Propecia sexual side effects are advised to consult a Propecia lawsuit to explore the possibility of Propecia lawsuit eligibility.

In order to file a lawsuit, a plaintiff has to do more than simply claim Propecia sexual side effects. He or she must prove that the problem exists. There are several ways to do this. The man who suffers from Propecia sexual side effects may be asked to take a noctural penile tumescence test, or NPT, which measures the strength and frequence of the man's erections when he is asleep. In addition, the man must provide medical records which indicate that the  the erectile dysfunction is, indeed, a Propecia sexual side effect, and not caused by stress or other factors.

If a man is experiencing Propecia sexual side effects, it makes sense for him to file his own lawsuit first. Once it has been established that he is, indeed, suffering from Propecia sexual side effects, then his wife or partner is likely to also have Propecia lawsuit eligibility and can file her own lawsuit.