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Is Propecia Truly Proven to Be Safe for the Long Term?
asked 11 months ago by rambus257 in Louisiana
Latest answer by Timothy Jochen, MD
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Tags: long-term, Propecia, safety, side effects
I was prescribed Propecia 1 MG for hair loss. However I quit after 3 days when I read a study that stated some very alarming findings: 1. Propecia was said to increase the risk of male breast cancer 200 fold (i.e. 20,000 percent). 2. Propecia can cause persistent, PERMANENT impotence and other sexual dysfunction in men. 3. Propecia often causes men to grow breasts. 4. Propecia can permanently damage healthy tissue in the prostate. Please provide your opinions on the validity of this.
1 answer to Is Propecia Truly Proven to Be Safe for the Long Term?
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Most patients do well on Propecia for preventing hair loss
While much of this data is true, it is all relative data. The possibility of men having breast cancer is so small that even a 200-fold increase would afford a very small risk and does not increase your chance. The likelihood for impotence is almost negligible and if you were to experience this side effect, it typically goes away within two weeks after stopping the medication. There have been reports from patients who have had persistent sexual side effects lasting a year or more,...
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Timothy Jochen, MD
Palm Springs Dermatologic Surgeon
Palm Springs Dermatologic Surgeon