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.
A user experienced decreased flaccid length, no morning wood, and low libido after starting finasteride at a 1.25mg dose. Another user advised allowing the body to adapt and not to focus on the sideeffects.
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.
Minoxidil can cause sideeffects like wrinkles, heart issues, dizziness, and edema, but some users report no issues with oral minoxidil. Oral minoxidil is considered easier to use and may have fewer sideeffects compared to topical minoxidil.
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.
Grape seeds can cause an itchy scalp among other sideeffects. Users discussed their experiences and treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
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.
Using creatine to balance sideeffects of topical finasteride is debated, with concerns it may reduce finasteride's effectiveness. Some users consider alternatives like cordyceps mushroom extract, while others question creatine's impact on DHT levels.
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 user experienced sideeffects from minoxidil, including hirsutism and facial changes, and switched to castor oil, which has not caused similar sideeffects. They continue using microneedling and dutasteride, reporting minor hair shedding but no significant hair loss.
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 severe sideeffects, including burning and bleeding, from using Nizoral for a flaky scalp and stopped using it. Alternatives like Head & Shoulders were suggested for managing seborrheic dermatitis.
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.
A 20-year-old woman experienced uterine pain and early periods after taking finasteride for hair loss and is concerned about its safety for women. It is suggested she consult a doctor, as finasteride's effectiveness and safety can vary, and other causes of hair loss should be considered.
Dutasteride may cause fewer sideeffects than finasteride, with some users experiencing increased libido. The effects of these treatments can vary, especially when combined with testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).
A user experienced mild sideeffects from 0.5mg finasteride daily, including increased estradiol and minor gynecomastia. They are considering taking a low dose of exemestane to reduce estrogen levels.
RU58841's sideeffects may be exaggerated due to anxiety, with some users experiencing no issues and others reporting symptoms like chest pain. RU58841, minoxidil, and finasteride are used for hair loss treatment, with varying individual reactions.
The conversation discusses the sideeffects of finasteride, including sexual dysfunction, and the dilemma of whether to continue its use for hair loss. The original poster considers tapering off the drug and using supplements like zinc, while also using minoxidil for hair maintenance.
The conversation is about the effectiveness and sideeffects of 5% Nanoxidil for hair loss, with concerns about shedding and whether once-daily application is sufficient. The user is comparing it to 5% Minoxidil.
The user stopped taking finasteride due to erectile dysfunction and was prescribed dutasteride by a dermatologist. Some users shared experiences of having fewer sideeffects with dutasteride, while others warned it might cause similar or worse sideeffects.
A 26-year-old male experienced severe cardiac and renal sideeffects, including heart palpitations and bigeminy, after taking a single 1.25 mg dose of oral minoxidil. Despite skepticism from others, medical tests confirmed these symptoms were linked to the medication.
Switching generic finasteride manufacturers can reduce sideeffects while maintaining effectiveness. Different fillers in generics may affect bioavailability and cause varying sideeffects.
Being overweight may increase finasteride sideeffects due to higher aromatase activity converting testosterone to estradiol. Maintaining a healthy weight could reduce these sideeffects.
Clascoterone (CB) shows an excellent safety profile with no serious sideeffects, but its effectiveness may decline after six months, making it more suitable as an adjunct treatment with finasteride and minoxidil rather than a standalone solution. Some argue it could be better than finasteride due to its protection against testosterone, but its long-term efficacy remains debated.
Intermittent finasteride dosing, like taking it every third day, may reduce sideeffects while still lowering DHT levels. Users report sideeffects such as brain fog and weaker erections, which often subside after stopping the drug.
The conversation provides a guide on using finasteride for hair loss, suggesting to start with a quarter of a 1mg pill daily after ensuring estradiol levels are within a specific range, and potentially increasing the dose if no sideeffects occur. It also recommends supplements like DIM, Calcium d-glucarate, and Zinc to manage high estradiol levels and sideeffects from finasteride.