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research Safety and Tolerability of the Dual 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Dutasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
Dutasteride is safe and effective for treating hair loss, but may decrease libido.
research Persistent Sexual, Emotional, and Cognitive Impairment Post-Finasteride
Finasteride can cause lasting sexual, emotional, and cognitive issues, with varying severity.
research Outcome Of Dutasteride 0.5mg In Androgenic Alopecia
Dutasteride 0.5mg improves hair growth in 78% of people with hair loss, but may cause sexual problems in some.
research The Impact of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitors on Male Sexual Function and Psychological Well-Being
5α-reductase inhibitors can cause serious and possibly lasting sexual and psychological side effects.
research A Review of the FAERS Data on 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors: Implications for Postfinasteride Syndrome
The review suggests younger men taking 1 mg finasteride report more side effects, including sexual, skin, metabolic, and psychological issues.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 20M, 2.5 months, 1mg fin, topical min(local)
A 20-year-old male shares his 2.5-month progress using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, tretinoin, dermarolling, and ketoconazole for hair loss, noting slight libido decrease. Users discuss sourcing topical finasteride and request more photos to see the results.
community 22M results after 1 year of fin 1.25mg/day
A user's results after using finasteride (1.25mg/day) for one year, which included improvements to their hair and skin as well as some side effects such as decreased libido and watery semen. They also mentioned they stopped taking creatine around the same time.
community Finasteride works like viagra for me
Finasteride increased libido for some users, with effects normalizing after a few weeks to months. Other treatments mentioned include Dutasteride and Minoxidil.
community Been on Finasteride for 19 years
A 49-year-old has used finasteride for 19 years to manage hair loss, experiencing some libido changes but no major side effects, and plans to continue. They found minoxidil inconvenient but are considering restarting it with micro-needling.
community Have you noticed any difference in mood or energy since being on fin/dut?
Users discuss effects of Finasteride/Dutasteride on mood and energy. Some experience depression, focus issues, and libido changes.