Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia User Reviews (Page 2)

• Eng...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 3, 2019

"At the age of 23, I started losing my hair. I used Genesis (finasteride) 1 mg for 4 months, as recommended by my physician. I got 80% of my hair back. The side effects of the drug were temporary. Within a few weeks, all the side effects were gone and never came back."

• Cba...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2019

"I took this product for 3 months. I can't say whether it worked or it didn't. All I know is that at the three-month mark, my boys started aching bad. And E.D. kicked in. The other posts on this website are on the money. If you care about your sexual health and sex life, then do not take this drug! I was in the 'it won't happen to me' group of men that try something anyway. The side effects are horrible. I immediately stopped the drug and, for me, thankfully, within two weeks, everything is back to normal. I'm not sure about the results if I had stayed on it longer. Bottom line: stay away."

• Pak...
• February 21, 2017

"I'm the son of a man who went bald at the age of 18, and I'm one of 4 brothers. I started taking Propecia at the age of 39, and I'm 51 now. Not only has my hair become stronger and thicker like I've lost none, I'm the only brother now with a full head of hair. I had my first child at age 42 and have just had my fifth 4 months ago. I have never had any of the side effects that others have written about on here. If I had my time over again, I would do exactly the same thing, except maybe have started taking this pill a little earlier so that my hair wouldn't have thinned so much before I started taking it (the thinning has totally reversed). I have and would recommend this treatment to any other male who likes to feel good about themselves."

• Lon...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 17, 2017

Finasteride "When I turned 50, I went in for a physical. The doctor noticed my hair was thinning and recommended Propecia. That was 14 years ago, and today I have a very full head of hair, especially for a 64-year-old. Two issues: one, it must be taken religiously. I take it at least 350+ times a year. Two, it's not cheap. Generics are available on the internet. My brother was born 10 months before me. Physically, we are very similar. During our youth, our hair was almost identical. Today, he is balding badly. Side effects. Shortly after I started taking it, I did have trouble getting an erection, but the problem went away after a number of weeks. I was thinking of quitting, but just wanted to give my body a little more time to adjust. And it did. No regrets."

• The...
• June 22, 2019

"I’m Nigerian, and Propecia down here is unbelievably expensive. So what I did was purchase finasteride instead, which is less than a fraction of the cost of Propecia. Since June 2018, up until this very moment, I have been on 5mg of finasteride. Yep, you read that correctly, it is the dose they use for prostate problems. I can tell you the results are more than amazing. People always laughed at my frontal hair because it was an eyesore, to be honest, but now everyone wants to know why my hair is so full and thick. I’ve not experienced any of these conventional side effects that are so popularized on the internet, even though I’ve been taking 5mg of this alleged dangerous medication for over a year now. Nope, none whatsoever. If anything, aside from doing its job, it also increased my libido like crazy, and erection is normal, as has always been. The only noticeable difference is general body weight gain, which could be caused by the fact that I take a whole 5mg of finasteride daily. Other than that, everything’s perfect."

• Tom...
• November 24, 2019

"I was given this drug finasteride by a complete imbecile of a dermatologist at the age of fifteen. I am now 30, and I am only just getting over the side effects after more than ten years of being off the drug. It is highly destructive, far more than the reported 2% of people. I suffered pretty much every symptom in the book: sexual, cognitive, muscular, sleeping, depression, gastrointestinal. Why potentially risk destroying your life? I can assure you from firsthand experience, it is absolutely not worth it! At one stage, I went eight years without any form of sexual activity, and as a former sports enthusiast, I can now no longer run more than a few seconds without horrendous leg pain. I piled on around three stone as part of a monstrous metabolic crash, and my university degree was absolutely ruined. Take this and mess with your hormones at your peril. Do not trust money-grabbing dermatologists or pharmaceutical companies. I was not provided with the facts/risks."

• Chr...
• March 10, 2017

Finasteride "After 2 days on Propecia, I started to feel heavy brain fog. I didn't know about this side effect, but I found out on the internet that it is a common side. I can tell you that feeling is worse than the sexual side effects. I wish no one to feel that horrible feeling."

• Jac...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 22, 2016

"Started taking finasteride for hair loss 4 years ago at the age of 22 when the balding became evident. My balding started in the crown area and moved its way toward the temples, so I am/was a diffuse thinner. I was lucky enough to stop it in time and regrow virtually everything and more with this medication, along with the help of Minoxidil. There are no side effects for me to document. My sex drive has and is still always in hyper speed; I have suffered no brain fog, no ill effects to speak of whatsoever. Besides the price tag, this medication will save your hair. You have to try it out for yourself. And just to note: there is no possible way for 1 pill to have permanent side effects, do your research."

• Ak1...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 27, 2015

"I have been taking this drug for the last 5 years now, and it's working great. I have a head full of hair, and I feel very confident about my looks. I almost gave up on my hair, but Proscar 1.25 mg gave my life back. Also, I invented a pill cutter to cut Proscar 5 mg into 4 pieces for the daily dose."

• Mal...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 22, 2020

"53 years old, been on 'Finasteride' 2.5 years, shocked/concerned at the realization of going bald, mainly on 'crown' area, Doctor recommended Finasteride, worked out much 'cheaper'. Hair stopped falling after a month, noticed 'hair growth' after 3 months, and 2.5 crown area filled in, no side effects, Finasteride taken in the morning without breakfast, highly recommended !!!"

• Dav...
• July 22, 2017

Finasteride "Have been taking this drug for almost a year now. My hair was starting to thin a few years back, and I just decided to give this a try, as we all know nothing else works! Since I've been taking it, I haven't noticed any real side effects, so I guess I've been lucky in that sense, but to be honest, neither have I experienced any change in hair loss either. My hair is still thinning, probably even more so now than it used to. This drug has been an absolute waste of time and money. It does not work. Scientists can transplant organs from one body to another, they can clone sheep, they can grow an ear on a mouse's back, but for some reason, they can't figure out how to grow hair where hair used to grow anyway! Don't waste your money."

• nat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 5, 2016

"I was on 1 mg about a year ago on and off for about 6 months. I only had slight pain and discomfort in my lower abdomen/testicles for the first few days. Then my morning wood disappeared and sometimes came back. At about the 6th month, I noticed bad shrinkage, low ejaculate volume. I stopped taking it, and after 1 month of seeing no improvement, I was breaking down. I was a tall, athletic 30 yr old man and feeling like I had nothing between my legs. It's almost a year since I stopped. I'm about 90% back to my old self (I think I'm one of the 'lucky' guys). I thought the number of negative comments were b.s. (they're not). The percentage of men being damaged must be much higher than reported. Don't take the risk."

• spa...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 16, 2014

"I've been on finasteride (Proscar) for 14 years. I started when I was 40 and noticed rapid and heavy hair loss occurring. When I look at pictures of myself now and back then, I can see that I have not lost any more hair since then. I do have to say that I have continued to thin more on the back of my head, but up front, all remains stable."

• Rob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 27, 2015

"I noticed rapid shedding of hair in March of 2015. I would occasionally count hairs lost on a day to gauge the extent of the hair loss (getting better or worse). For months, I was losing well over 100 hairs a day, which was quite concerning. For some time, I deliberated whether to proceed with finasteride, as I was conscious of the negative side effects. I started taking finasteride in August. For the next four months, my hair loss continued. It's now December, and it has completely stopped. I can run my hands through my hair/have a shower and count little to no hairs at all. My hair also feels stronger and looks thicker, which is great. Better still, I have no noticeable negative side effects, and my sex drive is as it was previously."

• w77...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 19, 2017

"I've never written a review for a drug before. I'm 47. When I started thinning a couple of years ago, I freaked out and started looking into this drug. I read thousands of reviews, many of them negative. But I went ahead and started taking it anyway. Thankfully, it worked for me. I've been on it for 2 years. I experienced weird ejaculations/less intense orgasms starting about 3 days into taking it. It freaked me out, but I kept taking it as some of the reviews explained these side effects were temporary. Yes, the side effect went away on its own after about 2 months and all went back to normal. I noticed my hair loss stopped on its tracks about 3 weeks into taking it. Now I've regrown a lot of lost hair back. It changed my life."

• Ace...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 11, 2019

"Seen a lot of horror stories on this drug, but can safely say after 5 months it has really done what it’s supposed to do, and no side effects."

• Ale...
• April 20, 2019

"I am a 32-year-old trans man. I had been going through a period of rapid hair loss. Some was due to stress, genetics, and some was due to the testosterone I take. I was highly doubtful whether finasteride would help the hair loss, but after 4 months on this medication, my hair grew back full and thick! And it continues to grow at a rapid pace. I was worried about side effects, but I had none. I highly recommend this."

• Ben...
• September 2, 2018

"Why the FDA hasn't pulled this drug is gross negligence at best. The data is clear (despite what some pathetic incel science deniers on hair loss forums would like to believe). Since the beginning of the decade, there have been plenty of publications showcasing the dangers of finasteride and other 5AR inhibitors (like dutasteride and saw palmetto). The most damning publication is this one - 'The Dark Side of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors' Therapy: Sexual Dysfunction, High Gleason Grade Prostate Cancer, and Depression.' Finasteride also inhibits 5AR 3 just as much as 5AR 2, and the former enzyme wasn't even discovered when this came onto the market. 5AR 3 is essential to healthy cell signaling. Stay away from this garbage. If you're losing your hair and other treatments don't work, then lose your hair with dignity like a man. I wish I had. Taking this poison was the biggest mistake I've ever made. It's been two years and I regret it to this day. Any person or organization that continues to peddle this horrible drug I think should be sent to prison."

• mik...
• October 6, 2009

"I've used it for roughly 1.5 years now, and it seems to be still working; of course, there's the whole placebo effect, but this stuff is decent. Worst thing about it is it costs a lot, $2 per pill. Make sure you don't miss too many doses, or it will take a while to start working again (takes a month in the beginning). I haven't noticed any side effects that I could link to this drug. Hope this helps."

• 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."

• 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."

• Bob...
• November 28, 2019

"I have been taking the drug finasteride for over 10 years for hair loss. First 6 years, hairline recovered well. Gradually fading but still decent. You have to be consistent with the taking of it. As for side effects, still horny but definitely not trying to get hold of the missus every day. Knob shrinks a bit, but after a shake, comes back to life. No depression or lack of energy. I do think going to the gym and working out helps counterbalance things. I'll carry on for another few years and see what happens."

• 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!!!!!"

• Ton...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2022

Finasteride "Do not use it! This is a very dangerous product. After 4 weeks of using it, I had a total loss of libido and almost became impotent. I have now stopped for three weeks and am still not back to normal. This product is a chemical castration! I don't understand how this product is available on the market. Use other alternatives such as Regaine. Do not use, do not use, do not use!!!!! Giving a 1 rating is overrated."

• No...
• January 30, 2017

"Been taking this medicine since I was 23 and found I had a receding hairline. My hairline has stayed mostly at the same level for the grace of this medicine. No brain fog, no low sex drive. You just need to do exercise and keep a positive attitude. In fact, it was exactly what I did and feel like it was the most productive 2 years of my life (I was doing an engineering master). If you worry about the hair, give it a shot, and divert the time spent on worrying to something else important. Cheers."