After how much time can finasteride produce side effects? I have been told to use it for 6 months after my hair transplant

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I have been prescribed finasteride after my hair transplant. Currently i am on 1 mg finax. I am scared about side effects such as low libido and body mass unequal distribution. Is 6 months a SAFE TENURE to use finasteride with outvside effects?.Can i go ahead with it. So long, 5 days have past.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You can see side effects any time from Propecia (finasteride) but most may see side effect after a few weeks of use.  Some may see side effects years after use.  There is no absolute.  Generally, if you don't have side effects after a few weeks, you will not likely have side effects.Most of the side effects that happens after a few days of use can be psychological.  If you are SCARED you'll get side effects, you WILL get side effects.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If there are side effects (2% of patients) then you will see it in a month or less. Usually if you don't have any by that time, you can expect that over time the side effects will not appear.  This is a conversation you should have with your doctor.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Usually after an month you will start to notice the side effects.  However for the decreased spen count you will not notice it unless you get tested.

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