Been experiencing male pattern baldness for over 3 years. Now I am 22, and considering using propecia to slow down my hair loss. Would you recommend it based on your experience prescribing it to your patients? I am mainly worried about the side effects it causes. If you do not recommend propecia for safety concerns, are their any effective alternatives? Thanks!
January 8, 2015
Answer: Propecia for hair loss Your question is an important one. Propecia is the trade name for the generic drug "finasteride" It was FDA approved in 1997 for treating male pattern hair loss. It stops hair loss in 90 % of men and improves density in 40 % or more. It not only works on the "crown" but most certainly helps the front of the scalp in young men under 40. You are correct to think carefully about side effects of this medication. Side effects are uncommon, but can occur. You need to be aware that this is one of the most effective treatments for hair loss in men. Other treatments may be effective and could be worth trying - but they are a distant "runner up" in the order of effectiveness. Side effects occur in about 2% of men and are likely less common in younger men than older men. The top side effects include:mood changes, such as depressionsexual dysfunction, including decreased sex drive, impotence and ejaculatory problemsenlargement of breast tissuetesticular painOther side effects may also be possible but are more uncommon. Speak with your doctor if this medication could be helpful for you.
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January 8, 2015
Answer: Propecia for hair loss Your question is an important one. Propecia is the trade name for the generic drug "finasteride" It was FDA approved in 1997 for treating male pattern hair loss. It stops hair loss in 90 % of men and improves density in 40 % or more. It not only works on the "crown" but most certainly helps the front of the scalp in young men under 40. You are correct to think carefully about side effects of this medication. Side effects are uncommon, but can occur. You need to be aware that this is one of the most effective treatments for hair loss in men. Other treatments may be effective and could be worth trying - but they are a distant "runner up" in the order of effectiveness. Side effects occur in about 2% of men and are likely less common in younger men than older men. The top side effects include:mood changes, such as depressionsexual dysfunction, including decreased sex drive, impotence and ejaculatory problemsenlargement of breast tissuetesticular painOther side effects may also be possible but are more uncommon. Speak with your doctor if this medication could be helpful for you.
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Answer: Finasteride The side effects of this drug for libido and erectile dysfunction are about 2-4% so the decision for you is do you consider this risk too much. For those that get it, it is 100% but 99% are reversible by stopping the drug
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Answer: Finasteride The side effects of this drug for libido and erectile dysfunction are about 2-4% so the decision for you is do you consider this risk too much. For those that get it, it is 100% but 99% are reversible by stopping the drug
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