A user shared their experience with finasteride for hair regrowth, which was effective but caused sideeffects like gynecomastia and mood swings. They now manage sideeffects with Arimidex and vitamins while continuing finasteride, and monitor their health with blood tests.
P5P supplementation helped reverse finasteride sideeffects, particularly by lowering prolactin levels and restoring sensitivity. The user experienced significant improvement within a day and full recovery in a few days.
The individual is using oral minoxidil and finasteride to treat androgenetic alopecia with good results but is considering stopping due to concerns about long-term effects on the heart and potential hair dependency on the medication. They are also contemplating the impact of hair loss on gender dysphoria and considering the use of wigs as an alternative.
A person is worried about balding affecting their relationship and is using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. They are advised to be honest with their partner and focus on self-acceptance, as many people don't care about hair loss.
Stopping finasteride due to sideeffects and family planning can lead to temporary increased hair shedding, which may stabilize over time. Consider topical treatments or a lower dose after addressing current concerns.
A user experienced a tingling sensation in their mouth after taking a cut finasteride pill, possibly due to inactive ingredients like mannitol or sodium lauryl sulfate. Tingling is not a common sideeffect or typical allergy sign, but monitoring for unusual reactions is advised.
User shared a 1-year update on finasteride, noting thicker hair but mild sideeffects like reduced libido and mild ED. Considering reducing the dose from 1mg to 0.5mg daily to alleviate sideeffects.
Some users report eye issues like blurry vision and dry eyes while using finasteride or dutasteride, though others experience no changes. Concerns about myopia progression are discussed, but no clear link to these medications is established.
Finasteride users report reduced libido and increased hair shedding initially, but some see these as temporary or manageable sideeffects. Vitamin E and D-3 supplements are discussed as potential aids for libido and mood.
The conversation discusses the use of spironolactone, cyproterone acetate, and bicalutamide for hair loss, with concerns about sideeffects like gynecomastia and depression. Topical spironolactone is considered safe for men and effective when combined with regular treatments.
A user experienced initial sideeffects from finasteride, including erectile dysfunction and emotional changes, but later noticed increased muscle mass and assertiveness. Hormonal tests showed elevated estrogen and prolactin levels, which slightly decreased over time; the user plans lifestyle changes to see if they help.
The user shares their experience with hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride, and discusses the sideeffects like lowered libido and motivation. They recommend trying tyrosine to counter these effects, noting it improved their libido and energy levels.
The user stopped using finasteride due to mental sideeffects but is concerned about hair loss. They are seeking affordable alternatives to finasteride, as their hairline is receding.
The user plans to try finasteride again due to past sideeffects, considering a gradual increase starting at 0.25 mg every 5 days to reach 0.5 mg/day. They seek advice on a tapering schedule to minimize sideeffects.
Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is debated, with some users reporting severe sideeffects from finasteride, while others believe these effects are rare or psychosomatic. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
The conversation discusses whether age affects the sideeffects and effectiveness of hair loss treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Some believe early treatment yields better results, while others mention varied outcomes across ages and personal regrowth experiences without a clear consensus on age impact.
A user experienced mild sideeffects from 0.5mg finasteride daily, including increased estradiol and minor gynecomastia. They are considering taking a low dose of exemestane to reduce estrogen levels.
Finasteride's effectiveness and sideeffects may vary based on male phenotypes, with some users noting differences in response related to body and facial hair characteristics. Some users report success with lower doses, while others experience sideeffects, suggesting individual variability in response to the treatment.
The user has been taking finasteride for nearly two months and has noticed an increased urge to urinate with slight discomfort. They are questioning if this sideeffect is temporary.
Dutasteride may be better for the brain than Finasteride, potentially increasing dopamine levels and causing fewer sideeffects. For those switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride to prevent hair loss, it's recommended to continue Finasteride for 3-4 months while starting Dutasteride to avoid shedding due to Dutasteride's long half-life.
Finasteride helped users feel better about hair loss, with some experiencing positive changes in confidence and reduced anxiety. Despite initial concerns, users reported satisfaction with the treatment over several months.
The user reports significant hair density improvement after 8.5 months of using finasteride, with no sideeffects except for initially watery semen. They also mention increased sex drive, which they attribute to finasteride, and regret not starting the treatment earlier due to fear of sideeffects.
The user replaced finasteride with saw palmetto due to availability issues and experienced sideeffects, leading to adjustments in their regimen. They use saw palmetto, minoxidil, Nizoral, and a dermaroller, reporting reduced sideeffects and some benefits, with hair fall ranging from 5 to 20 hairs daily.
A user is concerned about hair loss and acne from a one-week course of 70 mg/day oral prednisolone for severe tinnitus. They are asking if these sideeffects are common.
Saw palmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected sideeffects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar sideeffects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.
Finasteride may have positive effects by keeping testosterone levels higher, potentially maintaining youthfulness and physical performance as one ages. It could also help with conditions related to aging like andropause and sarcopenia without increasing estradiol levels.
Minoxidil can cause dark circles and skin issues, and users suggest reducing dosage or switching to foam. Supplements like vitamin C, glycine, and MSM may help with collagen production to reduce these sideeffects.