Isolated Basilar Artery Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome Associated with Finasteride and Vaping

User tried oral and topical finasteride for hair loss but experienced headaches and concentration issues. They ask for advice on whether to continue or try other treatments like alfatradiol, fluridil, or pyrilutamide.

The user quit oral finasteride due to brain fog affecting job performance and plans to return to topical treatment. Other users discuss similar experiences and alternative treatments like topical dutasteride and minoxidil.

The user stopped using minoxidil due to headaches, which returned upon resuming the treatment, leading to hair shedding concerns. Alternatives like finasteride and diluted minoxidil were suggested by others experiencing similar side effects.

Dutasteride may cause headaches and a feeling of warmth, especially at night. Some users report these side effects diminish over time.

The FDA warned that topical finasteride can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction and brain fog, similar to oral finasteride. Compounded topical formulations pose additional risks due to lack of regulation.

The user experienced decreased sex drive, weaker erections, and brain fog after taking 1mg Finasteride daily for about 2.5 months. They are considering stopping the treatment due to these side effects, and others in the conversation shared similar experiences with Finasteride and Minoxidil.