A user discusses starting finasteride for hair loss despite concerns about potential sexual sideeffects, emphasizing the psychological factors involved. Other users share mixed experiences, with some reporting no sideeffects and others experiencing issues.
Finasteride and dutasteride can cause psychiatric sideeffects like depression and suicidal thoughts in some users, especially those with a history of mental health issues. While some users experience positive hair growth results, others face severe psychologicaleffects, raising concerns about their safety and the need for careful monitoring.
Dutasteride at 0.5mg may have fewer sexual sideeffects than expected, with many sideeffects attributed to psychological factors (nocebo effect). The placebo group experienced more sideeffects, suggesting fear and anxiety might contribute to perceived sideeffects.
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.
The user experienced sideeffects commonly attributed to Finasteride without ever taking the drug, suggesting these issues may stem from other life factors. They advise considering other potential causes before blaming Finasteride for such sideeffects.