Finasteride, a drug used for certain conditions, can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction, suicidal thoughts, and increased diabetes risk, and there's a need for more awareness and research about these effects.
A user who underwent a hair transplant in Istanbul to reduce balding, and the discussion of various treatments such as finasteride and growth hormone for preventing further hair loss.
A user shared their five-year experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting positive results and no side effects. The discussion included debates on potential side effects like erectiledysfunction and the treatment's effectiveness.
The user experienced successful hair regrowth with Finasteride and Minoxidil but developed erectiledysfunction and abdominal pain, possibly due to medication or lifestyle changes. They plan to consult a urologist and consider adjusting medication or trying supplements like zinc, DIM, or boron.
The user is experiencing erectiledysfunction and decreased sperm quality from using Dutasteride for hair loss and is considering stopping it to improve fertility. They are exploring other treatments like Viviscal Men, Minoxidil, Revlan Red System, Fluridil, Nizoral, Stemoxydine, and Eucapil.
The user experienced erectiledysfunction from 1mg finasteride and sought advice on whether to continue, reduce dosage, or switch treatments. Suggestions included switching to topical finasteride, adding minoxidil, or trying dutasteride.