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      community About to throw in towel. I just don't know anymore

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe side effects from finasteride, including sleep issues, depression, and gynecomastia, and is considering stopping the medication. They are exploring other treatments like RU58841 and dutasteride but are hesitant due to potential side effects.

      community Is RU558841 actually related to heart issues?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 may cause heart-related side effects like palpitations and chest pain, though evidence is mostly anecdotal. Users report mixed experiences, with some stopping due to side effects and others using it without issues, but concerns about its safety and sourcing remain.

      community My progress with dut and minox

       171 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss and side effects from finasteride, switched to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and saw improvements in beard and body hair but continued hair loss on the head. They plan to continue treatment and consider a hair transplant to improve results.

      community Extreme caution: my experience using Ru58841 only once

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old experienced severe side effects, including heart palpitations and high blood pressure, after using RU58841 once, leading to a referral to cardiology for suspected left ventricular hypertrophy. The user regrets using RU58841 and seeks advice on recovery, while others suggest preexisting conditions or genetic predispositions may be factors.

      community 25 years on finasteride - my experience

       943 upvotes 1 year ago
      A long-term finasteride user experienced side effects like sexual dysfunction, dry eyes, muscle weakness, and brain fog, which improved when they stopped the medication. They decided to stop finasteride again, questioning if maintaining hair was worth the negative impact on their well-being.

      community This is what some balding dudes are like

      in Satire  1047 upvotes 1 year ago
      Some people avoid finasteride due to side effects but engage in unhealthy habits. Minoxidil and finasteride are common hair loss treatments, with varied side effect experiences.

      community 10 weeks on 0.25mg fin daily + collagen + biotin supps

       29 upvotes 1 year ago
      User experienced hair regrowth and no side effects after 10 weeks on 0.25mg finasteride daily, along with biotin, collagen, micro-needling, and hair oil. They stopped minoxidil due to inconvenience and noticed initial shedding but now see more fullness.

      community Huberman tweet about finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  278 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the side effects of finasteride, including Post Finasteride Syndrome, with varied personal experiences and differing views on the credibility of information sources. Some participants also discuss using minoxidil as a hair loss treatment.

      community Antihistamines interaction with Finasteride.

       2 upvotes 4 years ago
      Stopping antihistamines may resolve neurological side effects when using finasteride. Users experienced muscle aches, headaches, and lethargy when combining the two.

      community I’m an outlier, very sensitive to Saw Palmetto/Fin

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user experienced sensitivity and side effects from finasteride and Saw Palmetto, leading to swollen and sensitive breasts, and decided to stop finasteride after two weeks. They are now trying Saw Palmetto, Biotin, and Ashwagandha, while others in the conversation discuss their own experiences with hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Insomnia and Finasteride

       6 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user reports experiencing insomnia as a side effect of taking finasteride for hair loss, which takes 1 to 2 hours to fall asleep and results in only about 5 hours of sleep per night. They suspect the cause is related to the downregulation of neurosteroids due to finasteride.

      community I've been on fin 3 months now

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation is about a user who has been using finasteride for three months without side effects, along with derma rolling and Nizoral shampoo. Another user asks about the source and dosage of finasteride.

      community How common are dark eye circles / wrinkles with Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user is concerned about potential side effects of Minoxidil, specifically dark eye circles and wrinkles, and is seeking others' experiences. They have been using finasteride and recently started Nizoral, but are hesitant to begin Minoxidil due to these concerns.

      community Thinking about signing up for the setipiprant clinical trials

       5 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with the original poster considering joining a clinical trial for setipiprant after experiencing side effects from finasteride and disinterest in minoxidil. Some users express skepticism about setipiprant's effectiveness, while others encourage participation in the trial for potential benefits.

      community How do you use Fin or Dut and not bottom out your DHT ?

       1 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      A female user experiences severe side effects from topical finasteride and pumpkin seed oil for hair loss, leading to rapid hair thinning after stopping use. She seeks advice on tapering off treatments to manage hair sensitivity and maintain hair health.

      community Minoxidil vs Redensyl results comparison

       5 upvotes 6 months ago
      Redensyl improved hair thickness slightly with no side effects, but no regrowth. Minoxidil provided significant regrowth but caused facial side effects like puffiness.

      community How is this looking on around day 80 and question

      in Progress Pictures  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing negative side effects from a hair loss treatment containing finasteride and minoxidil due to high vitamin B6 content and plans to switch to separate pills without unnecessary vitamins. Another user suggests using a version without B6, noting similar symptoms from finasteride.

      community RU58841 3 Month Results while abusing PEDs

       29 upvotes 8 months ago
      RU58841 helped regrow hairline without side effects for a bodybuilder using PEDs. The treatment included RU58841, finasteride, minoxidil, GKH-Cu, microneedling, and HGH.

      community 8 months on dut and just keep shedding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced increased shedding and side effects like oily skin and acne after switching from finasteride to dutasteride, despite initially having success with finasteride. They also tried oral spironolactone, which reduced libido but didn't help with hair loss, and are considering returning to finasteride only.

      community Finasteride 1mg, splitting into 0.5mg

       2 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about managing side effects of finasteride for hair loss, with users discussing splitting 1mg pills into 0.5mg doses to reduce fatigue and other side effects. Some users experienced initial side effects like fatigue and heart palpitations, which improved over time or with dose adjustments.

      community From finasteride to Serenoa repens

       1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced anxiety and side effects from topical finasteride and is considering switching to saw palmetto. Another user reported no improvement with saw palmetto and experienced liver issues.