Getting sides from Finasteride - what to do? 9/16/2026
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5 / 5 resultscommunity What percentage of people getting sides from Fin do you think is actually due to Nocebo ?
Many users believe the nocebo effect contributes to perceived side effects of finasteride, with some attributing libido changes to pre-existing conditions rather than the drug itself. While some report genuine side effects, others suggest these are overrepresented or imagined, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's baseline health before starting treatment.
community Stopped Fin after getting sides, Started again today : My feedback, opinion and questions
community Despite some extremely difficult circumstances (temples starting to recede at 19, than getting fin sides that wouldn't go away after stopping) I have nothing but good things to share 3 years into this journey
The user started using minoxidil at 19 for receding temples and saw good regrowth, but experienced severe and lasting sexual side effects from finasteride. They improved their condition with pelvic floor exercises, a healthy lifestyle, and continued using minoxidil with dermarolling, which led to further hair regrowth.
community Getting Dutasteride Sides Already
The conversation discusses side effects of oral dutasteride, particularly erectile dysfunction, with some users suggesting these effects are temporary and may resolve in a few weeks. Others recommend trying different dosages or alternative treatments like finasteride, while some express skepticism about the severity and immediacy of reported side effects.
community Told my gf I was considering getting back on finasteride
A user considered restarting finasteride for hair loss despite past side effects, which worried their girlfriend. Others suggested alternatives like topical treatments or lower doses and emphasized prioritizing well-being and relationship stability.
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research Getting to grips with hair loss
Finasteride improves hair growth and satisfaction in men with male pattern baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome – When will we Get the Courage to Fight the Dictating Pharma Industry – Despite Awareness of “Sexual, Neurological and Metabolic Side Effects in Young Men for Over a Decade”
This review discusses concerns about persistent side effects of finasteride, such as sexual dysfunction and suicidal ideation, urging the medical community to recognize and address these issues.
research Post-finasteride syndrome and post-SSRI sexual dysfunction: two sides of the same coin?
This review discusses post-SSRI sexual dysfunction and post-finasteride syndrome, highlighting unknowns about their true incidence and underlying causes, and reports no new clinical results.
research A novel finasteride 0.25% topical solution for androgenetic alopecia: pharmacokinetics and effects on plasma androgen levels in healthy male volunteers
This study found that both topical and oral finasteride significantly reduced plasma DHT after one week, with lower finasteride plasma exposure for the topical formulation.
research The Impact of 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Use for Male Pattern Hair Loss on Men’s Health
This review suggests that while finasteride for male pattern hair loss was previously considered safe, there is now evidence associating 5-α reductase inhibitors with significant sexual and reproductive side effects.
research Ongoing Concerns Regarding Finasteride for the Treatment of Male-Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia
Finasteride may cause side effects; more research needed.