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community I've been afflicted by post finasteride syndrome, what now?

in Finasteride 41 upvotes 7 years ago

A user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including mental health issues and physical symptoms, and sought advice on managing post-finasteride syndrome. Suggestions included checking vitamin levels, considering dopamine agonists, and avoiding further psychiatric medications.

community Got Blood Work Lab Results for hormones. Need some help analyzing hormone values for Fin

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 4 years ago

The user got blood work to check hormone levels before starting Finasteride for hair loss and is seeking advice on interpreting the results. They are considering hormone levels in relation to potential side effects of Finasteride.

community medication for hair loss spironolactone

in Female 3 upvotes 3 years ago

41-year-old female experienced slow hair thinning, took finasteride for a year, then switched to spironolactone. Irregular periods occurred, seeking advice on long-term side effects and considering a third medication.

community Bloodwork before fin/dut impact on progesterone level

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 2 years ago

A 26-year-old man who had a hair transplant and used minoxidil with good results is now experiencing shedding and considering finasteride. He's concerned about high progesterone and mild erectile dysfunction before starting the treatment.

community Is anyone taking both boron and p5p to lower SHBG and Prolactin respectively? What are you experience on this?

in Update 5 upvotes 3 years ago

The user is applying topical finasteride with stemoxydine for hair loss and has noticed hair thickening but no regrowth after two months. They also report high SHBG and prolactin levels and a lack of morning erections, even on low doses of medication.

community Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto)

in Chat 1 upvotes 1 month ago

Saw palmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected side effects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar side effects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.

community 18 M on fin 0.25 mg for 4months

in General 256 upvotes 4 months ago

An 18-year-old male has been taking oral finasteride 0.25 mg daily for almost four months to address hairline recession, experiencing mild sexual side effects like softer erections and lower libido. He also uses Tugain 5%, ketoconazole, and vitamins, noticing slowed shedding but no major regrowth, and seeks advice on managing side effects and hair loss.

community Just got my bloodwork done, should I worry?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses concerns about potential side effects, specifically gynecomastia, from taking 1mg of finasteride every other day for hair loss. Bloodwork results were shared, but more information was requested to provide advice.

community Sexual Sides? Are you sure you don't masturbate too much?

in Question 15 upvotes 9 years ago

Finasteride can cause sexual side effects, and reducing porn and masturbation may help improve sexual function. Some users experience persistent issues even after stopping finasteride.

community Considering Min/Fin for Receding Corners at Norwood 2/2.5, Need Advice

in General 41 upvotes 1 month ago

The user is considering starting minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss at Norwood 2 or 2.5. Another user suggests consulting a dermatologist and possibly using finasteride to prevent progression and minoxidil for regrowth, with dutasteride as an alternative.

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