Records indicate that as many as 25 million American men may have used a medication known as sildenafil citrate—better known as Viagra®—to treat conditions of erectile dysfunction or pulmonary hypertension. What they may not realize though is that using the drug could put them at risk of developing certain cancers.
A study released by The Journal of the American Medical Association examined the medical records of more than 25,000 men, including those who had used Viagra and those who had not. Other factors that were examined pertaining to Viagra skin cancer risks included sun exposure and family history. Researchers were able to conclude from their findings that users of Viagra were linked to an 84 percent increase in the chances of developing melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer.
If you’ve developed skin cancer after using Viagra, it may be wise to have a drug injury attorney examine your case. The legal team at Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel is currently conducting such investigations.
A press release from Market Wired explains we believe men who have developed cancer—even after taking just one dose of Viagra—may be entitled to compensation. We have more than 35 years of experience helping people injured by prescription medications, and we’re here to answer questions about your legal rights. Call (888) 485-8844 to learn more about how we can help.