Propecia - do side effects go away after you stop taking it? Is becoming sterile real?

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First of all I want to say a thanks to everyone who responds to Q's! I am looking at taking fin. I'm 23 years old and want to have a family eventually. I'm scared that even when I stop the drug the horror story sides of becoming sterile will be present. (I won't know until that time comes)!!!? I'm wondering if the sides go once you stop and what are the real concerns from a doctors view point. (My dads a surgeon but not hair and said it would be ok)

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

The sexual side effects of Propecia/Finasteride (loss of libido,ED) resolve after discontinuing the medication.There have been reports in the news of men experiencing these effects long after stopping Finasteride(Post Finasteride Syndrome) however these claims have not been scientifically substantiated. We have not seen this syndrome  in our practice.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you believe you are having side effects contact your doctor.  Your father may be a doctor but you should still contact your doctor.  If you don't trust your doctor's or your father's advice find another doctor you trust.Trying to receive medical advice on the Internet (even from doctors on the Internet) may cause more confusion.

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

Wow, there are some strong opinions below in this question. One of which I completely disagree with. There are no statistics that stage of that 4-5% of men who take Propecia will have all of these negative symptoms. We have been in practice for quite some time and never seen anyone become sterile let alone suicidal, and all of the other Symptoms that this person stated below.Go to www ISHRS Org Which is the international Society of hair restoration surgeons. There are studies and have all the topics that finasteride and Deutasteride. Propecia a.k.a. finasteride has become a large topic mainly because of the Internet and scare tactics. It’s out of the safe and most men and there is a very small percentage to have issues. You need to have this discussion with her restoration Professional that is well-informed and has an open mind for side effects and pros.   Have a good day.

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

Propecia rarely gives victims side effects in the first place, and if you happen to be one of the few who experience issues with taking it, they clear up within a few weeks of stopping it. The chance that these issues persist are virtually zero- it is incredibly rare to come across someone with permanent effects from it.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

Propecia side effects may not go away after you stop taking pills. You may have Post-finasteride syndrome, occurs in men who’ve taken finasteride to treat hair loss by a chance of %4-5. That may causes some symptoms include: loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, panic attacks, Peyronie’s disease, penile shrinkage, gynecomastia, muscle atrophy, cognitive impairment, insomnia, severely dry skin and tinnitus. The condition often has a life-altering impact on victims and their families, such as job loss and the breakup of marriages and romantic relationships..so I dont recommend you to use it.

Amit Gupta, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello
It has been proven in placebo trials that at the dose of Propacia as is suggested for hair loss management, the incidence of side effects with propacia is probably similar to sugar tablets. Having said that, it has also been proven that the psychological effects like loss of libido etc are temporary and disappear within 3 weeks of stoppage of the drug. So please go ahead and start it in consultation with a Hair Specializing Clinic
Regards
Dr Amit Gupta

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Most side effects go away when you stop the finasteride, particularly the sexual side effects which might take a few weeks to go away. Breast nodules and testicle problems often need to be addressed by a doctor

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