Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia User Reviews (Page 2)

• Kan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 11, 2021

"Funny enough, I used to think people giving poor ratings to this drug were mental. It destroyed my sex drive, mental effects were even worse. I will never forgive myself for using this stuff."

• Bob...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 19, 2021

"Please be careful if you want to take this medication, a lot of hype online claiming zero side effects, beware! Lots of transplant clinics have a vested interest in promoting the drug and claiming it's very safe and making up fake reviews, don't fall for it! Used it for 3 years at 1.25 mg every day, and it worked really well at keeping my hair and slowing down the loss, but at the expense of killing my libido, memory loss, loss of initiative and drive for life. Wasn't aware that finasteride could cause this, I was only aware of possible sexual side effects that seemed worth it to keep my hair. It's after stopping the medication that I realized how much better I felt, I wasn't even aware of how it affected me during the time I was on it. Can't imagine the nightmare that people must live in thinking this is their new normal. I started it early in the hair loss and completely regret it. As much as I like having hair, it's just not worth it, please be careful, this stuff is no joke!"

• vet...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 24, 2021

"This drug is bad! It is given by the Veterans Administration for enlarged prostate. VA doctors, including urologists, have been incompetent and derelict in failing to warn veterans about the side effects of the drug and its dangers. They also fail to give hormone blood tests before taking and after taking for testosterone and other hormones to get a baseline. This drug has messed me up and millions of veterans who have enlarged prostate with no recognition nor treatment from the Veterans Administration or its urologists/doctors. VA doctors will tell you a fat lie that Post-Finasteride Syndrome doesn't exist, as all the symptomology goes away once you cease the drug. This drug has caused our veterans total impotence, shrinkage of the penis and genitals, enlarged breasts, brain fog, anxiety, depression, severe memory loss, sleep apnea, sleep deprivation, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleeplessness, suicidal ideation, and suicide."

• PFS...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2021

"This pill can devastate your life. I used it (1 mg 3 days per week) to treat hair loss between June 02, 2020, till Nov 13, 2020. In two weeks, both sexual and mental side effects appeared; namely: Sexual: 1. Entire loss of libido 2. Severe erectile dysfunction 3. Loss of sensation (penile numbness) 4. Disconnection between brain and genitals 5. Anhedonia Mental: 1. Difficulty processing my thoughts 2. Depression 3. Memory issues. After stopping in two weeks, my mental side effects improved by, say, 90%. The sexual sides, however, did not. I am now suffering from Post Finasteride Syndrome, as my symptoms did not improve not even eight months after stopping the medication. For the love of God, please stay away from this pill."

• Dub...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2021

"This drug has the potential to destroy your life in every way possible. Taking it is like playing Russian roulette. Vanity is just not worth the risk. I found out the hard way, and I will regret the day I took finasteride for the rest of my life."

• Ric...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 7, 2021

"After one year, no difference whatsoever. Looks like more hair loss comparing before and after photos. No problem with Big Al and the boys though. Will still hold a wet towel. Not bad for 60 and one year outside of triple bypass. I'm not bragging, just extremely grateful. And hey, a little hair looks distinguished, right? RIGHT!?!?"

• mac...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 28, 2021

"After 8 months of use for widespread hair loss, there has been no improvement. In fact, more hair has fallen out. I will stay the course for another 8 months to see. Some state it takes up to two years, but my doctor said that if nothing improves by 8 months, it probably won't work."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2021

"Been taking for just under two weeks and feel like my penis is numb. The amount of erections I get during the day has gone from many to none. Much harder time getting it up. Worried about going on a date tonight. Not sure I care about how my hair looks at this point."

• Raj...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 24, 2021

"Not good medicine overall."

• Sta...
• January 18, 2021

"Been taking finasteride for over 6 months. I haven't noticed any hair regrowth. All I've noticed is shrinking of my penis. Don't take this, it's not worth it!! I'm coming off this today! I'm hoping things will go back to normal.."

• Wil...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 25, 2020

"Truly not worth it if you value your life and health. Facts: The way that finasteride works is by changing our sex hormones (DHT), and even though we tend to think of our sex hormones as something that happens to us or like something that causes puberty and hair growth/loss in places that we don’t really want, our sex hormones are actually a key part of the signaling machinery that our brain uses to create the experience of being the person that we are. And so when we change our sex hormones, we’re actually changing the version of our brain that we are creating. You might not even realize and believe you 'have zero side effects whatsoever,' but that's just your ego and you trying to convince yourself everything is fine. Don't make the same mistake as many others, just don't do it."

• Ben...
• December 25, 2020

"I am a male 43 years old with thinning hair. Figured I’d give all the rubbish products a good try before just coming to the realization I need to just shave it all off eventually. 6 months of Rogaine liquid and foam. ZEROOOO NEW GROWTH! Nothing new at all! Finasteride - 5 months, not a single bit of hair growth. All looks EXACTLY THE SAME!! Conclusion: many months of popping pills and coating my head twice a day with snake oil. Nothing works. All rubbish like I figured. My wife talked me into trying the snake oil fake remedies. I see guys like LeBron James (worth 100 million) going bald and realize there is no hope! Don’t waste your time or money, guys! It’s all fake stuff! 0-RATING FOR BOTH IF I COULD."

• Rra...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 22, 2020

Finasteride "I took finasteride for hair loss in 2017. I experienced testicular pain and loss in semen volume. While on the drug, I noticed a callous-type knot in my left hand. I stopped the drug, and within a week, developed severe upward curvature from Peyronie's disease. I had bloodwork done, and I'm now hypothyroid as well. Before I took this drug, I was perfectly healthy. I'm now experiencing weight gain and feel like I'm 70 years old. I'm 36."

• Fre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2020

"WHAT I WISH I HAD KNOWN before taking this drug: 1. Sexual side effects are common: 20% of men, says the Head of Urology of St. Louis Hospital in Paris. I believe it's 100%, see my next point. 2. This is not a drug you can 'try and see how it goes'. First, my side effects came so gradually... 'this must just be a natural fluctuation'... 'Is it just in my head?'... 'Oh wow, I'm half impotent now, at age 36, I guess it wasn't in my head.' 3. The side effects do NOT go away after quitting (it's been several years for me), and there is no known cure. 4. What is at stake, besides 'ED': less desire for your partner affects the affection/quality of your relationships and happiness. The drug damages your brain chemistry/regeneration (hello, depression and early Alzheimer's). And then, of course, the fact that sex/masturbation don't bring me all that much pleasure anymore."

• Bob...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 14, 2020

Finasteride "If you want a full head of hair, then go for it. That full head of hair will, of course, help you with the ladies. However, once you get a lady, you will be up the creek without a paddle because your old John Thomas will not work. I took Propecia for 8 years. The side effects came on slowly and I ignored them at my peril, choosing vanity over health and happiness. I still have fatigue, anxiety, and issues with the old meat and two veg. Avoid this drug at all costs, buy a razor or trimmer and shave your head."

• Anb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2020

"I bought 3 strips of finasteride, thinking I belonged to the lucky group which had no side effects. The first 20-25 days was just great, but then I started to get weird side effects. One morning, I woke up with swollen feet, and soon it began to give me a tingling sensation starting from my feet up to my knee. My dermatologist recommended I take a diuretic pill to flush out all the water which was causing the swelling. But it really didn't help much. I was still waking up in the middle of the night because I could feel like something was moving inside my feet. I am not taking it anymore and feeling much better. It's been 3-4 days without finasteride, but the feet still hurt a little bit."

• JBa...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 24, 2020

Finasteride "I have PFS (Post-Finasteride Syndrome). I cannot sustain an erection during sex, suffer from genital anesthesia and/or numbness, have muted/blocked/pleasureless orgasms when I masturbate, and suffer from brain fog, memory loss, and thinking at times. I have low testosterone, extremely high FSH, low cortisol, low vitamin D, adrenal issues, and pituitary problems as a result of being on Propecia on and off for years. I've been off of Propecia for a year. Although I've had shockwave therapy to remove penile scar tissue and improve nerve damage and had testosterone replacement therapy, my sexual functioning and cognitive issues persist. Oh! And I became infertile on Propecia too. Fortunately, I had enough sperm left to have a baby with my wife via IVF. Stay away from this toxic and poisonous medication! It will potentially destroy your life."

• JBa...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 15, 2020

"I have PFS (Post-Finasteride Syndrome). I cannot sustain an erection during sex, suffer from genital anesthesia and/or numbness, have muted/blocked/pleasureless orgasms when I masturbate, and suffer from brain fog, memory loss, and thinking at times. I have low testosterone, extremely high FSH, and pituitary problems as a result of being on Propecia on and off for years. I’ve been off of Propecia for a year. Although I’ve had shock wave therapy to remove penile scar tissue and improve nerve damage and had testosterone replacement therapy, my sexual functioning and cognitive issues persist. Oh! And I became infertile on Propecia too. Fortunately, I had enough sperm left to have a baby with my wife via IVF. Stay away from this toxic and poisonous medication! It will potentially destroy your life."

• Dep...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 11, 2020

"Let me start off by saying that I realize everyone has different reactions to drugs, but here is my experience. I used generic finasteride for 6 weeks, and although it helped my hair, the side effects were unbearable. This drug is straight poison to my body. I have extreme brain fog and memory issues, zero sex drive, numb penis, low semen volume, softer erections, smaller penis and testicles overall, very bad depression and anxiety. I genuinely feel like this stuff has caused brain damage that hopefully will reverse itself. I’m still suffering side effects even after being off it for 3 weeks."

• Rih...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2020

"NOT recommended. I am 33. For treating thin and weak hair and excessive hair fall and partial baldness, I took the drug finasteride 1mg Genesis brand name for 3.5 months, then stopped for not getting even 1% results but side effects. Side effects are 6-8 kg weight gain, especially on my tummy and lower body, low performance at the gym and lazy overall as compared to my previous health state, minor stomach problems, minor pain in the penis and minor shrinkage in size, reduction in sex desire, etc."

• KDL...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 29, 2020

"The medication product information never mentioned that finasteride could cause defects to male fetuses through semen contact with the mom. Tragically, my son has experienced this. Please never use this medication!!!!!"

• Jak...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2020

"Terrible medication that has the potential to cause persistent side effects even after going off it. More people get side effects than they would have you believe. Ongoing research is being done about PFS (post-finasteride syndrome), and more and more doctors are speaking out about it. It will work for keeping your hair, but you’re playing with fire."

• Mar...
• February 8, 2020

"Hair up, little bro down. I have been taking 1 mg of finasteride for about three months and boys, the hairline came back, and the thickness was awesome. But I kid you not, I went from a very good partner who never had an issue with erections to a self-conscious, scared, full of thoughts 36-year-old soft dude. I was reading a lot of bad reviews, and the fact that my sperm turned more liquid didn’t help. However, in situations where I wasn’t thinking about it, I could still perform decently, and my body responded well. I decided to reduce the dosage to 0.25 mg every 2 days following a few threads online suggesting microdosing, and that massively helped! I convinced myself that microdosing could really help me psychologically, with very positive effects. The problem is that it's quite hard to track microdosing, and I am thinking about using my mobile development skills to create an app for that. If this post reaches more than 100 likes, I will do it! Thanks!"

• Moh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2020

"Severe sexual, mental, and other side effects."

• dav...
• January 3, 2020

"Took the drug for two days and got side effects."