Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia User Reviews (Page 3)

• Per...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2021

"I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews. I just started last week and haven't experienced anything until now."

• Bal...
• August 22, 2021

"Noticed a lot of shedding when I was 29-30. Started finasteride tablets and minoxidil topical solution at the same time. Been taking for 8 months now. Between 3-6 months, I noticed a lot of regrowth and reduced shedding. I’m now seeing a bit of regression but have changed from one brand of finasteride to another, so I’m not sure if the brands make a difference. They shouldn’t as they’re the same dosage. In terms of side effects, I’ve noticed no change in sex drive or performance. I might be overdoing it with the minoxidil as I get a little scalp irritation."

• 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!"

• Eri...
• August 12, 2021

"I've been using Finasteride Generic for 3 years now. I'm 54, so the effect after 50 is always less, but I have kept my hair and regrown maybe 15%, which is great for me. The hair is thicker and overall looks healthier, and at this point, I'm not losing any. I'm happy with the results and no side effects for me."

• CJa...
• July 29, 2021

"I am surprised by the ratings for this medication. I am 25 and have been on 1 mg of finasteride for about 5 years now. Simply put, the medication works. As far as the whole worry about sexual side effects, I have absolutely no idea if that is being stated by the manufacturer for liability reasons, etc. Tbh, I do suffer from several mental illnesses, and I am being treated. To say this was triggered by finasteride, I would not believe it. Actually, when I was losing my hair, the issue was making it worse. I use minoxidil too. I also use dutasteride off-label for 3 years now."

• 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."

• 25h...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 21, 2021

"I started taking this medicine about 3-4 months ago. The shedding was really bad in the beginning, but it was expected. Hair is growing back, and it’s healthier, and I don’t lose hair anymore. My sex drive has been halved. I used to have to take care of business once a day, now it’s every other day. Still works when I need it to work, the desire to do it is just a little less. Worth it in my opinion. Don’t want to be bald."

• 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."

• Ran...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 12, 2021

"Did not have a visible effect at slowing down the progression of hair loss over and above Minoxidil + Nizoral for my particular situation. Tapered off finasteride, and libido noticeably increased. Side effects noticed while taking finasteride: - Brain fog. - Noticeable impaired judgment. - Reduced libido (though wasn't noticeable until I stopped taking it). Just gone back to Minoxidil + Nizoral combination and will probably just shave off hair once hair loss has progressed to be severe enough."

• Bar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 27, 2021

"I used finasteride for about 2 years, and when I felt side effects, I immediately stopped using it. Normally, I can have sex daily 5-6 times, but after this medicine, half of my sex power went down. I can manage only 3 times a day at most. Secondly, difficult erection problems, little dude does not want to be hard, and I have trouble having an orgasm. Thirdly, after a few years, my balls have become smaller than before. And last, gynecomastia - a problem with my breasts."

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

"Not good medicine overall."

• Kar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2021

"Started getting dizzy spells after about two weeks. Mild reduction in sex drive that was honestly rather peaceful, but the dizziness made it hard to focus on anything, and I sometimes found it hard to keep my balance when standing. I can't comment on hair effects as I wasn't able to take it long enough. I've stopped for almost two weeks and still get intermittent dizziness. Personally, not going to touch this drug again - the side effects I experienced negatively impacted my quality of life, and I can only hope they fully go away soon."

• Hai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2021

"Been on 1 mg oral finasteride daily for 3 months. Noticed some new baby hair and some thick hairs near my hairline, but also noticing a lot of hair shedding, and hairline is still receding."

• 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."

• afa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 3, 2020

"Did not experience side effects right away. I have been on finasteride for 4 months, and this week the side effects came on bad. I can't get hard at all (ED) and have low semen volume. I am going to get off the pill, and hopefully, things will be more normal in a few weeks. If it does turn normal, I will be done with the pill for good. I'd rather lose my hair than my manhood."

• 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."

• JMC...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 4, 2020

"I may have reviewed this medication a while ago, but I am here again to provide an update. I am 24 now and started on Fin when I was 20. This medication does work. I am a twin, he’s not taking the medication and buzzes his head and is obviously losing his hair. It works, no side effects. I have my hair, and it’s in better health now than it was during my teenage years. I gave this a 9 because after two years of being on it, I felt like it started to reverse, losing hair again. I found a doctor who prescribed me Dutasteride .5 mg 1x per week, and I am doing very well (knock on wood). I am seriously so grateful for these meds and Rogaine. I would likely have no self-confidence. Do not fear side effects. I work out. Sexually, I am still wild. If you work out, your workout supplements give you more side effects than this. But I can tell you after being on this med for 4 years, no side effects. Take it."

• 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."

• SPA...
• September 7, 2020

Finasteride "I've decided to write this review for Propecia because I didn't take this drug for 9 years because of the horror reviews online, even though my hair loss was causing me intense anxiety every day. I didn't have the courage to take it until my brother started taking it. It truly does give you relief knowing that someone you know closely is taking it. Once he started taking it, I told myself it is time I take the plunge. At least if the worst happens, we'll experience it together. I've been taking it for 6 months now with little to 0 side effects. Before taking it, I was concerned about permanent penile shrinkage, ED, and watery semen. ED is definitely not an issue in the slightest. Penile shrinkage, I don't think so at all, but I'm not positive since I didn't measure before and after. If I thought there was penile shrinkage, I would stop. My GF hasn't noticed a difference. It's possible my semen is slightly more watery, but that's it."