Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia User Reviews (Page 4)

• dea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 28, 2018

"Worst decision of my life. 20 yrs now chemically castrated! Whoever builds the first time machine will be the wealthiest person on the planet! I'll be going back in time and telling myself not to take this. Taking this is truly a game of Russian roulette."

• Fml...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 26, 2018

"I am a 24-year-old male. I had a very healthy sexual relationship with my girlfriend before taking Finax 1 mg. Since the first time I popped it, it's like my penis deflated. I was sucked out of life and became shriveled. I took it 3 more times thinking the symptoms would go away, but they didn't, so I stopped after the 4th pill. Hoping for a recovery, I have not really gotten one. I've been taking arginine powder twice a day to boost blood flow, and while I can get erections, my penis has become smaller (my erections too), and there's a weird sensation there. I no longer get spontaneous boners, and when I have sex with my gf, it just doesn't feel the same. Luckily, she can't see a difference, but I can. Never take this drug. It's ruined my life and my confidence."

• Mik...
• September 21, 2018

"Listen, I took this stuff for one month, and it was the worst decision of my life. The people are not lying. I ignored all the negative reviews and figured I'd give it a chance because, hey, who listens to what people say online, right? Taking finasteride was a horrible mistake. I completely lost 100% of my sex drive and ability to get an erection. (Not so fun when you're in a relationship.) Thankfully, I caught this early and had only been using it for a few weeks, so my sex drive and ability to get an erection came back a little (after I stopped taking it), but I still feel it will never be the same as it was before. Also, my skin broke out in a rash all over, including my penis. I freaked out, had no idea what all this was coming from, then I put everything together. My penis also just looked weird and more vascular than usual. In conclusion, this stuff is horrible. If you like sex, trust me... do not, I repeat, do not take this stuff."

• 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."

• Lif...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2018

"DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION! Finasteride is a poisonous substance which can result in devastating, permanent side effects. I took 1 mg per day for less than one week. This was more than 18 months ago, and side effects are still severe. Side effects include: dramatically lowered libido, erectile dysfunction, smaller erections (tissue loss of the penis), testicular atrophy, diminished penile sensitivity, abnormal ejaculations, subcutaneous fat loss, sunken black eyes, severely dry skin, pseudogynecomastia (fat deposits on the breasts), swollen nipples, lessened facial hair growth, eyebrow and eyelash loss, chest hair loss, leg hair loss, diminished pubic hair, muscle fasciculations and twitching of the limbs, muscle degradation, fatigue, depression, suicidal ideation. It can destroy your masculinity with only a few doses! DO NOT TAKE THE RISK!"

• Try...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2018

"Took finasteride for only 4 days and experienced testicular pain that was unacceptable. Morning wood gone after 2 days and 70% decreased libido. Been a week since I quit now, and I still have got an ache in my testicles and lower stomach area, still waiting for it to get better. This drug is extremely potent if you ask me, be careful. I will not be taking this again."

• Vwp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2018

"I took 1 mg of generic finasteride for 2 weeks. While on the drug, I developed severe penile tissue changes, including crooked partial erections, pain after orgasm, loss of morning and spontaneous erections, erectile dysfunction, a more rigid penis, and veins protruding. It has completely ruined it. I had no prior medical problems before this. Please do not take this drug, it was the worst mistake of my life."

• Ben...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2018

"This is an awful drug. Stay away at all costs."

• Bru...
• March 16, 2018

"I thought this stuff was wonderful. I now have 4 hairs on my head, 4 inches added to my bustline, and a scrotum the size of a mouse's - so obviously I now recommend it to all my favorite enemies."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 29, 2017

"Was prescribed Propecia upon seeking hair loss counseling at a hair loss clinic. My dosage was set at 1/2 mg a day (age 19-21, now 28). Positive effect: receding crown line reduced. Negatives: significant increase in irregular ejaculation, sex drive, attention, mood, anxiety. Conducted my own research into the drug and quickly ceased taking it. I then experienced further deterioration of sex drive, erection problems, and anxiety, which took approximately 1.5 years to balance back out (with regular exercise and healthy dieting). IMO, this drug is effective for men 45+ whose testosterone levels have naturally decreased, therefore experience fewer side effects. HEALTHY SOLUTION: FUT transplants coupled with blood plasma scalp injections!!"

• Gar...
• April 19, 2017

"DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. I started this drug mid-January 2016 - March 2016. I've had depression, anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, thoughts of suicide, headaches. I got better by September 2016, but my body crashed again in October (another common side effect from this drug). I got better by Christmas, but since February 2016 I've gone downhill. Please don't take this, use topical or have a hair transplant."

• SG1...
• April 10, 2017

"29 now, started losing my mane since 22 and now have lost most of my crown area with a receding frontal hairline. Upon doctor recommendation and going by the positive effects regarding hair growth which I have read and heard, I took the chance and started taking 1 mg finasteride back on 1st April 2017; just been 10 days to be exact and started noticing a lack of sex drive, poor erection from the 2nd day onwards. This has to be the most anti-erection drug a man can have. I would suggest everyone to NEVER ever opt for this if you value your masculine traits. I am going to stop it now and will never take the same again ever. Already scheduled for a Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) HT next week. Hence, either opt for minoxidil only treatment or transplant, but refrain from this."

• 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."

• Ric...
• December 28, 2016

Finasteride "I'm 24 with mild receding hair, still have a full head of hair but beginning to recede on the crown and round temples. Started Propecia on 23/12/16, had no side effects up until last night, at no point did I look up reviews of side effects of the drug as I did not want other people's experiences to play on my mind. Last night, I noticed a tender pain in my testicles, and it's continued throughout the whole of today. I am now stopping this drug immediately. I've spent the whole day with aggressive pain in the mentioned above area, been projectile vomiting, and had diarrhea. This drug has not worked for me, and by reading others' comments, I will certainly review people's opinions rather than trusting their findings."

• Bil...
• December 24, 2016

"This drug can cause severe cognitive impairment, depression, total erectile dysfunction. If you value your life, stay away. Post-Finasteride Syndrome. It's real."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• August 31, 2016

Finasteride "Don't take this drug. I used it for a few months, and it killed my libido. I did get some noticeable hair regrowth during that time, so at least that worked. It became very hard to get an erection, and I became completely disinterested in sex. I've read accounts that some people never regained their libido and suffered lasting erectile dysfunction. This is not natural. Your libido is part of who you are, and so is hair loss. Be a man and accept the loss of your hair as part of who you were meant to be."

• Jus...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 12, 2016

Finasteride "Complete brain fog, worse than anything you can imagine, literally can't get out of bed because of the brain damage that this drug induced on me. I feel completely, literally detached from the world now, not to mention even the less serious it caused, ED, no libido, head pressure, complete cognitive shift. Feel like I'm in a whole different world. NEVER TOUCH this drug EVER, EVER, EVER, unless you're old and have nothing else to lose and don't care about life anymore. I would trade this with ANY other disease just for my brain function to come back again. I feel like I'm in a coma, it's absolutely frightful, every day 24/7, it never leaves. Sexual sides are a joke compared to this."

• pot...
• May 3, 2016

"I use Finax 1 mg last 4 months. My hair fall same as before. I am 30 years old. It destroy my sex drive."

• Wac...
• March 26, 2016

"Took one pill. Maybe it was a placebo effect, but most likely not, as it decreased my libido, trouble getting an erection for a few days. Worst symptom was depression and anxiety, which made it all worse. I am 23. I have recovered, but if you value your life, please don't take this medicine. Use every technique in the book to cover up your hair loss and accept it to some degree. Try hot oil treatments or Regaine. Just stay away from this poison. Watch YouTube reviews on this drug. Some people even took just one pill like myself."

• ehs...
• March 20, 2016

"Taking this drug was the biggest mistake of my life. This drug destroyed my life. I was on this drug for a total of 30 days. I have permanent ED, anxiety, and muscular dystrophy as the result of taking this drug. Be wise and never touch this drug. Even one pill can destroy your life. It doesn't worth it at all."

• vir...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 20, 2016

"Destroyed my life. Took for 10 years for hair loss. Permanent E.D., zero libido (under any circumstances), Viagra and the others have zero effect. Thought I was just getting older, realized a decade later. Some MDs use this to feminize transsexuals. Do not take it if you ever hope to have a sex life again."

• Han...
• October 10, 2015

"Took it for 1 year. Hair loss almost stopped. Severe side effects: erection nearly impossible, can't orgasm, very low libido. I am 2 years off the drug, still have the side effects, nothing helps."

• Dim...
• October 4, 2015

"After taking this product for 13 months, my hair was much stronger and thicker! However, I decided to quit as it has decreased my sex drive and libido. I don't think that hair loss is worth losing sex drive!"

• Cc7...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 29, 2021

"I've been using 1 mg finasteride over the past year. After a few months of use, I was unable to recall basic information that I otherwise would have had at the tip of my tongue. Brain fog, haziness in my responses, and sometimes I could not even verbalize what I was thinking. Find another way to save your hair loss."