A user experienced erectile issues after 7 months of using Finasteride and sought advice. Responses varied, with some suggesting breaks and others sharing similar sideeffects or dismissing concerns.
Azelaic acid is considered a strong DHT inhibitor with no reported sexual sideeffects, making it a potential alternative for those who cannot use finasteride. It can be used with minoxidil, but may cause skin irritation.
The user started using topical finasteride three days ago alongside minoxidil and is experiencing testicular pain, which they believe is a nocebo effect. They are anxious about the dosage and seeking advice on whether increasing the application frequency affects the overall dosage.
User TopBack56 and friends tried pyrilutamide (KX-826) for hair loss without experiencing negative sideeffects. They observed fine vellus hairs but no thick hair growth yet, and plan to add GT20029 to their regime after safety trials.
RU58841 caused chest tightness, throat irritation, and headaches, leading the user to stop its use. The user plans to restart with a lower dose if symptoms fully disappear but remains cautious due to anxiety and sideeffects.
The sideeffects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric sideeffects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual sideeffects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual sideeffects comes from lower quality sources.
An 18-year-old using topical finasteride for hair loss is experiencing sideeffects like delayed ejaculation and lower sex drive after three months. They are considering whether to continue with the treatment or adjust it, possibly switching back to minoxidil.
The user experienced positive hair growth with finasteride but developed gut issues, dry skin, thinning eyebrows, fatigue, low libido, and erection difficulties after stopping it. They are seeking advice on whether to resume finasteride or stay off it to recover.
The user experienced significant hair growth with oral finasteride but stopped due to sideeffects. They are considering trying topical finasteride again while waiting for a dermatologist appointment.
The conversation discusses sideeffects of finasteride, including low libido and potential gynecomastia, with some users mocking fear-mongering while others share personal experiences. The original poster mentions using finasteride, peppermint oil, coconut oil, olive oil, and Pennzoil, and considers saw palmetto as an alternative.
OP experienced erectile dysfunction after taking a 0.5 mg dutasteride capsule for hair loss and is considering switching to finasteride. A user suggested consulting a dermatologist and possibly trying topical treatments if sideeffects persist.
An 18-year-old has been using minoxidil since March 2024 with good results but experienced sexual sideeffects from topical finasteride and oral finasteride, leading to stress and heavy hair shedding. They are concerned about the sideeffects of finasteride, potential initial shedding, and whether stopping finasteride will worsen hair loss.
Grape seeds can cause an itchy scalp among other sideeffects. Users discussed their experiences and treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential sideeffects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.
Finasteride can cause sexual sideeffects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent sideeffects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
The user experienced severe sideeffects from finasteride, including depression and anxiety, but recovered with DHT injections, sleep medication, and Ayurvedic treatments. They now maintain hair health with minoxidil, PRP therapy, and a good diet, advising against self-diagnosis and recommending consulting a doctor.
A user experienced severe sideeffects, including heart-related symptoms, after increasing their oral minoxidil dosage to 5 mg, leading them to stop the medication and seek medical advice. Many users advised against high doses of oral minoxidil, suggesting anxiety as a possible cause, and recommended consulting a doctor or switching to topical treatments.
The conversation discusses the sideeffects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of sideeffects and the role of individual biology.
Someone looking for solutions to their hair loss, who has tried and failed to tolerate anti-androgen treatments such as finasteride, CB-03-01, RU58841, and Eucapil. The user is seeking advice and understanding of their extreme sensitivity to these treatments.
The user experienced negative sideeffects from saw palmetto, including low libido and energy, and found some improvement after using Maca and Acetyl L-Carnitine. They emphasize lifestyle changes and positivity for recovery, while expressing caution about saw palmetto's sideeffects.
The user experienced sideeffects like heart palpitations, chest tightness, and fatigue from using 5% minoxidil foam once daily. They are considering switching to a 2% concentration due to lingering symptoms like lightheadedness and brain fog.
A 25-year-old experienced worsening hair loss and sideeffects like low libido and watery semen after using minoxidil, finasteride, and later switching to dutasteride. Despite trying various treatments, including topical solutions and micro-needling, they saw no improvement and are now seeking advice.
The user experienced sideeffects from oral finasteride and is considering microdosing topical finasteride mixed with minoxidil. They plan to mix Hims min/fin with Kirkland minoxidil to achieve a lower dose of topical finasteride.
The user experienced sideeffects with 1mg finasteride and is considering using a 0.5mg dose to prevent them. Another user suggested splitting the pills to achieve the lower dose.
A 19-year-old is experiencing sexual sideeffects after 1.5 months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. They are considering stopping the treatment to see if symptoms resolve and are seeking advice on how long to wait before discontinuing.
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.
The user experienced sideeffects from using finasteride, both topically and orally, alongside minoxidil for hair loss. They reported increased hair shedding and are feeling distressed about their receding hairline.
The user experienced bladder and prostate discomfort after taking finasteride and stopped the medication, but symptoms returned upon resuming at a lower dose. The doctor suggested trying dutasteride as an alternative.