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.
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.
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.
The conversation is about the potential sideeffects of using verteporfin in conjunction with a hair transplant. Specific treatments discussed include verteporfin, a hair transplant (HT), minoxidil (Min), finasteride (Fin), and RU58841 (RU).
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.
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.
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 successfully overcame finasteride sideeffects by lowering the dosage and adding zinc and vitamin B6 supplements. They also micro-dosed dutasteride and resumed weight lifting.
The conversation discusses treating sideeffects of hair loss treatments. Recommendations include lifting heavy weights, reducing body fat, taking ZMA and D3 supplements, improving diet, taking DIM, reducing finasteride dosage, avoiding alcohol, drinking water, getting quality sleep, and not obsessing over sideeffects.
Treatment options for hair regrowth other than minoxidil or finasteride, due to sideeffects from the latter, with platelet-rich plasma and topical treatments being among the suggested alternatives.
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.
Being overweight may increase finasteride sideeffects due to higher aromatase activity converting testosterone to estradiol. Maintaining a healthy weight could reduce these sideeffects.
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 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.
A user shared that taking multivitamins, specifically Myprotein "Alpha Man," improved their sexual energy while on finasteride. They believe the benefits come from Zinc and Vitamin B6/12.
Treatments for hair loss, such as Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and Eucapil; the legitimacy of RU58841 products; and safety concerns related to using RU58841.
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.
The conversation discusses whether Breezula could be considered a cure for hair loss if it stops hair loss without sideeffects, acknowledging that it's not very effective for regrowing hair. Some believe a combination of hair transplants and topical treatments like Breezula could be effective, while others doubt its efficacy and the practicality of topicals as a cure.
A user reduced finasteride dosage due to sideeffects and plans to stop it gradually while continuing minoxidil 2% daily. They aim to replace finasteride with healthy habits, exercise, and supplements.
A user experienced severe sexual sideeffects and man boobs after 11 months of finasteride use, despite initial positive results for hair growth. They are discontinuing finasteride and caution others about potential risks, suggesting that sideeffects may be more common than reported.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using dutasteride (0.5mg daily) with no sideeffects reported after two months. It also mentions the health benefits of one meal per day and the low incidence of sideeffects.
A user asks about the appropriate zinc dosage to offset sideeffects while taking 0.5 mg of finasteride daily. Responses suggest zinc has a minor effect on hormones compared to finasteride.
A 22-year-old experienced significant hair loss due to high stress, SSRI sideeffects, and Androgenic Alopecia, and has seen some regrowth after starting finasteride and using ketoconazole shampoo. They are inquiring if continued use of finasteride and stress reduction alone can lead to further hair regrowth.