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Finasteride Safety in Young Men (Sexual Well Being Related)
asked 6 months ago by AcneAffectedMale in Asia
Latest answer by John E. Frank, MD
Question viewed 137 times
Tags: medication, risk
Finasteride has a reputation, albeit for a very low percentage of users, of having significant side effects related to sexual abnormalities, like reduced libido, decreased semen production, erectile dysfunction etc. How true is this, and are there statistical studies available on long term use of finasteride? I'm 28, suffering from hair loss, and my doctor might prescribe fin.
2 answers to Finasteride Safety in Young Men (Sexual Well Being Related)
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Finasteride in Young Men
You are correct, Finasteride is known to have the side effects you list. The scientific studies claim the side effects to be between one and two percent, however, to answer your question, there are no long term studies addressing this. I agree this may be unsettling and so you may consider taking a short "Drug Holiday" and give your body a break. Remember to have somebody take detailed Hair and Scalp Photos in order to get a sense of the gains or...
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John E. Frank, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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The side effects of finasteride/Propecia
If you want a reference: Whiting DA, Olsen EA, Savin R, et al 2003 Efficacy and tolerability of finasteride 1mg in men aged 41-60 years with male pattern hair loss. European Journal of Dermatology 13:150-160.
The sexual side effects appear to be more common in that age group versus yours. Most of us feel as though these side effects are self limiting. If not, stopping the medication returns functioning to normal levels. The best course of action for...
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