Propecia side effects continuing 5 weeks after discontinuation, what can I do?

October 8, 2018
Asked By:starnight1 in Los Angeles, CA

I took Propecia for 6 months.Dosage was 0.5mg per day.I experienced side effects.These were: 'weaker' erections, a decrease in the frequency and 'strength' of spontaneous erections and morning erections and my face was bloated.I discontinued.5 weeks have passed but I am still experiencing all of the side effects. Is this normal and usually how long does it take for the side effects to cease after discontinuing the medication? Is there anything I can do to get rid of the side effects faster?

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October 9, 2018

Answer: Persistnet effects are extremely rare

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October 9, 2018

Answer: Persistnet effects are extremely rare

October 8, 2018

Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells/ACELL, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finesteride, Rogaine

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 8, 2018

Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells/ACELL, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finesteride, Rogaine

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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November 23, 2019

Answer: Better than Propecia

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November 23, 2019

Answer: Better than Propecia

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November 9, 2018

Answer: No, this may not be typical, but side effects for the individual can vary.

November 9, 2018

Answer: No, this may not be typical, but side effects for the individual can vary.

October 10, 2018

Answer: How Long Before Side-effects of Propecia Resolve

October 10, 2018

Answer: How Long Before Side-effects of Propecia Resolve

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