Side Effects of Finasteride

[@stereopolice]

I'm worried I might start taking it and my wife will come back.

[@alainmachado9058]

Hahaha what a legend!

[@mistahozzy]

You’re right. Don’t take it. Not worth

[@lean.2366]

Seen you comment similar stuff over at MPMD as well lmao

[@ImMad183]

😂

[@Dezwrr]

😂💀

[@peteralmond8169]

For someone in their field saying that they have never, in 20 years had someone not recover from the side effects is enough for me to try it. Thank you for the videos.

[@oldbot64]

I'd still advise caution.

[@WeanerBeaner69]

​@@oldbot64go bald loser

[@ifwecouldvote]

I saw a study that said up to 60% of users had severe depression with suicidal thoughts.

[@brandon-cz4nl]

@@ifwecouldvoteshut up. Stay scared

[@ifwecouldvote]

@@brandon-cz4nl obv youve never had bad depression. It is the worst. Why you think people commit suicide? That might be an indicator of how bad it is, don't you think? But, hey, you're a tough guy.

[@pekabhoo9653]

Who knew Steven Spielberg was a also a trichologist? A man of many talents!

[@0mik3mik3]

@@Michael-bo4kh gp?

[@MRALFZ]

@@0mik3mik3GP = General Practitioner, in Britain we say it when talking about the doctors/your doctor: 'Visit the GP'

[@0mik3mik3]

@@MRALFZ Thanks for explaining.

[@frankiemalt]

I think he looks like Ian McDiarmid / Palpatine

[@StateoftheSteelers]

And m night shyamalan

[@leftspeaker2000]

Saw Dr Knudsen a few years back in Canberra. Recommended that I don't get a hair transplant and to reduce my does of Finasteride to three times a week. A lot of respect for him.

[@nob1130]

Hey bud how much mg of dosage do you take?

[@leftspeaker2000]

@@nob1130 1.25 mg 3 times a week. I just break up the 5 mg into quarters. Seems to mitigate the side effects.

[@nob1130]

@@leftspeaker2000 thanks :)

[@Lukas-rw7ok]

@@leftspeaker2000 ok cool. I ordered 1 Mg from Keeps. And 5% topical minoxidil. If the fin gives me issues I will drop it to 3 days a week. Are you happy with your results ?

[@federicoapanowicz2298]

FINALLY SOMEONE THAT GIVES PROPPER AND EXACT INFORMATION

[@AsherPriddy]

Started taking it back in march, 3mg a week (keeps), was good until about September and I noticed some side effects, slight ED, lower sperm volume that stuff. Got off of it just to be safe, we were planning on trying to conceive again. Side effects were gone within like three weeks of getting off of it and wife is pregnant now. But just throwing my story out there for anyone who might find it useful

[@vitorpereira5461]

Its useful. Had any regrow?

[@Concojone5]

Dont get back on it. You're clearly sensitive, and lucky that your sides went away. You dodged a bullet.

[@DurianriderCyclingTips]

How do you know it is your kid? Women want the best genetics remember.

[@cangrejopendejo4909]

@@DurianriderCyclingTips Wtf lol

[@radfoo72]

I'm 34, just started following prescribed directions- I took 1mg Monday through Thursday and already noticed less wood in the shed and 50% reduction from previous super soaker abilities. I'm going to downgrade to 3mg a week instead of their reccomended 7mg a week regimen and hopefully that nixes the side effects.

[@arubio92335]

Best video about finasteride out on KZbin super underrated

[@simonbreidert5683]

Honestly, those guys don't know what they are talking about. Because of guys like them guys get sick and kill themselves.

[@EvoDreams8]

@@simonbreidert5683 what r u trying to say?

[@Zakkkkkkkkkka]

Simon Breidert what do u mean?

[@BelgiumHxCDefiance]

@@simonbreidert5683 what you say is based on nothing, ive been on it and my sex drive even has increased, which is possible too because of more test

[@leroyalomnivore7168]

My sex drive decreased 100 percent when I took finasteride. I could only get a hard on by myself and couldn’t even keep it up it was embarrassing

[@Electronite1978]

These guys are extremely coherent and logical. Easy to follow their train of thought. Superb information

[@sharamrock2580]

These 2 doctors are sharing amazing valuable information. I’m so glad I was able to find their show

[@Emantis81]

Me too as I am just starting my journey on Propecia (Finasteride) today and will follow these professionals advice and take 1mg three times a week. Tues, Thurs, Sat. Too many fear mongering on the net. My GP was so ill informed and only concentrated on the negatives. I know she was only a GP not really her field. But after telling her I have been looking into this for some time she insisted on making sure I do know of these side effects. Glad I got the prescription though.

[@kloschuessel773]

Emantis Reviews whats your experience?

[@Emantis81]

@@kloschuessel773 so far no side effects 5 weeks in. 3 x 1mg per week. I will keep updated each month.

[@kloschuessel773]

Emantis Reviews have you made blood samples? Maybe check for changes in neurosteroids or estrogen etc? Bcs apparently thats why some get sides

[@stephenr5439]

@@Emantis81 how's it going now?

[@christiangeorge479]

The world is STARVING for high-quality, informative, fact driven and, quite frankly, entertaining content like this. Its is such a relief to hear two experts such as yourselves illuminate the topic. THANK YOU!! (I'll be copying and pasting this comment onto all the videos I watch of yours because it's nothing short of the truth)

[@slevinchannel7589]

Youre comment makes me think you want various youtubers that produce high-quality content, yes? May i recommend you some? Wherever its science or general education, i got you covered, mate.

[@reg4j298]

@@slevinchannel7589 I would be interested

[@alanwilder1549]

This is without a doubt the best Channel by far about Hair Loss and its Treatment! Thumbs up for both of you!

[@YaminiJoshipinki]

My bro used to have very thin hair on top of his head, but he yet had a hairline, just quite thin. He lowered his stress, enhanced diet, and began using liiitleextra cooconion nourishing shampoo and hair oil. This helped decrease his hair fall in just 4 to 5 months.

[@tanyamiss921]

I am also getting nice effects with the coocoonion shampoo and reeactivate hair growth serum.

[@vinnimaheshwari52]

I have also been using cocoonionn shampoo and the reactivatee serum for a few weeks, and my hair fall has improved a lot now.

[@JA-be7me]

These are all bot accounts for anyone wondering

[@kidspace97]

@@JA-be7meW

[@NomanKhandokar]

​@@JA-be7me They are doing marketing

[@RobsLifestyle]

Excellent video Docs. I'm a hair stylist who works with hair replacement systems, but having medical knowledge is always great to talk to my clients. Thank you

[@slevinchannel7589]

WAIT. Lol, can you only get Keeps deliver to you if you live in the USA? That's batfluffcrazy! Why would they limit you and themselves like that?!

[@AliGgamer]

@@slevinchannel7589 it’s for legal reasons, different countries have different restrictions on the drug

[@existentialist1539]

It's great that you're looking for actual solutions and not pushing money making fake products as a hair stylist.

[@shawnfloyd8739]

Great show guys. I think it’s brilliant that you two just stick to the facts and we don’t have to wait to wade through banal comments like other shows by non medical podcasters. Please keep them coming. Much love from the USA!

[@TheHairLossShow]

Thanks!

[@lookUp45]

More like choosing which facts to share, and which ones NOT to share. Nothing but an insidious sales pitch brought to you by Merck. Try taking it Shawn

[@shawnfloyd8739]

@@lookUp45 sounds like somebody’s got a limp biscuit

[@caffeinated4671]

@@shawnfloyd8739 More likely than not a salty slaphead too.

[@Loutripe]

maybe a stupid question but, how do you notice a decrease in libido ? How do you notice it ?

[@Nimerian]

The company that patented Finasteride and did the research for prostate enlargement must have gotten a HUGE payday after discovering the benefits for the hair.

[@ioritzobieta3699]

Merck an Co. Im a shareholder :D

[@rockyp32]

@@ioritzobieta3699 it enlarges prostate?

[@domoroboto8752]

@@rockyp32 the opposite

[@VanillaEarth744]

@@domoroboto8752 I read that finasteride can cause prostate cancer is this true?

[@domoroboto8752]

@@VanillaEarth744 it’s a wash-it reduces the risk of some forms of prostate cancer but increases another form

[@myenemysenemy1043]

Wow, reducing the dosage drastically cuts down the cost too 👌

[@alexatanasov9573]

Wdym? Ive heard you get the opposite effect and even more hair loss if you stop it.

[@ryans413]

I was prescribed 5mg the doctor gave me that because it’s cheaper and I was told to split into into 4 peace’s the pill is so tiny so I asked the pharmacist for a pill splitter and i split the pills at home. I take the smallest peace 3x a week so that’s 12x a month. I’m perfectly fine no side effects. I think people are taking way too much.

[@Muricastuff]

Thank you Jeremy Corbyn

[@brunoclement123]

I thought so too

[@WeanerBeaner69]

You're not funny

[@paulq0246]

I've been on finasteride for 7 years I'm 34 years old and I've had zero side effects.. I've heard of the side effects too before using them, guess everyone is different, I stick to the 1mg a day and my hair loss has pretty much stalled completely

[@Tyler-dm2ul]

Any regrowth? Or just stalled

[@malharjajoo7393]

@@Tyler-dm2ul stalling for 7 years is a lot already

[@RS-el2oy]

What brand you are using?

[@zoomk8680]

Nee bonda ra

[@paulq0246]

@@Tyler-dm2ul How am I just seeing this? I wear my hair so long now that it's hard to tell. I would guess some but the main thing was stall.. I wonder how my hair would look like if I didn't get on it ASAP

[@babajungLA]

I've been taking Finasteride for 15 months now and NO side affects. My only regret is I didn't start taking it earlier due to all the bullshit fear mongering about Finasteride.

[@bestofmovieclips3547]

Did u regrow any?

[@danw1594]

It's not bullshit fear mongering though. Some peoples' lives HAVE drastically changed as a result of taking it, even though there is a slim chance of experiencing it.

[@ProcrastinatinZombie]

@@bestofmovieclips3547 I also need to know this

[@mee2135]

@@danw1594 libido in man is very much influenced by our emotions. So if you think you have a problem means you probably will...

[@mee2135]

lo l there is such thing called “ placebo effect “ and it’s very powerful. I’m sure there is guys who are just imagining these propecia side effects

[@young9534]

My question is still what about the people who say they got permanent side effects. Even years after quitting

[@Erowens98]

Started losing my hair in my early 20s. It became noticeable at 22. Hopped onto finasteride, and then had a small transplant to thicken up the thinned section (thank God for cheap Estonian cosmetic surgery). Very satisfied with the result. The transplant did most of the heavy lifting visually. But I'm hoping the finasteride will prevent further progression.

[@Erowens98]

@Doni99 After a hair transplant you definitely do want to treat the alopecia somehow, or the new hair will just fall out eventually too. Finasteride has a very low risk of side effects at the dosages used for hair loss (1mg 3-7x per week) You can definitely get them, but some 97% of people don't. A lot of the horror stories for side effects come from prostate hyperplasia treatment, which is at a 5-14x higher dosage. And none of the side effects are permanent. So if you do get them, you can just stop taking finasteride. If you do get side effects, another option would be platelet rich plasma therapy. Which has shown to be as effective as finasteride. With virtually no side effects. Though is more expensive and a pain in the ass.

[@Erowens98]

@Doni99 took 6 months to recover. Had quite a bit of shock loss, but I kept my hair very short for that period of time so it wasn't too noticeable.

[@Erowens98]

@Doni99 I trimmed it to 3-4mm every couple weeks.

[@Erowens98]

@Doni99 I waited a couple months, but i've heard other people recommend waiting 3 months.

[@jshaka3769]

@@Erowens98 new (transplanted) hairs don’t just fall out .. they are permanent. They come from the donor area for a reason because it’s not susceptible to MPB.

[@zimmerbrau]

I’ve been taking finasteride for close to 25 years… Started at age 20 when my hair was falling out way more rapidly than a single guy ever wanted it to. Anyway, I have had zero side effects. In fact, if you ask my wife, she would say I should take some more considering the loss of libido being one of them. By the way, I was originally given the 5 mg dosage because the doctors were still fairly new at understanding what I can do but a few years later the 1 mg dosage became a thing. So basically, I’ve been taking 1 mg for over two decades, and have for the most part kept the same head of hair in that time.

[@theburmesenotebook]

Any kids?

[@mike7928]

zero side effects or loss of libdo?

[@RexMonsselSelisana-fw4wi]

1mg a day u mean?

[@marvinwilliams7938]

Has anyone else realised that “side effects from medicine” is a contradictory statement? You’re literally putting a poison into your body

[@honkeykong9563]

Do you 💨 less?

[@ZionMediaCo]

Best video on fin Ive seen. Interesting how Russell speaks confidently to the camera yet Vikram speaks to Russell as if to make sure Russell approves of what he's saying

[@geneticfreak84]

Probably because he’s a student of Russell

[@arthuriannacone3688]

I just want to say thank you so much for providing this information. I'd been on finasteride 1mg/day for 5 months and started to experience frequent testicular pain and ED. I'm going to give it a break for a few months to see whether those side effects disappear and then I'll reassess dosing or permanent stoppage. It's nice to know that this won't last forever.

[@Valentin-vb6vv]

Hey, since this is 3 weeks old now, have your side effects disappeared?

[@maruf8630]

Please share your experience

[@andotovmas213]

Have ur sides went away?

[@moodrepairstationpro646]

Bro reply bro how are you now

[@merart.e]

update?

[@ThePainter1989]

Since January I have been taking Minoxidil for my MPB. It wasn't until this channel that I was being brave and decided to start taking Finasteride. The option to do it 3 times a week just made so much sense, and the results for me personally have been amazing! I did a whole 6 month video about the treatment and the before and after just made me realise how much it all grew back! I haven't really noticed any side affects other than a bit of brain fog, but I imagine it to be much of a placebo affect anyway, (If you think you will get side affects, you probably will!) Thanks again Vikram and Russell!

[@medarametlapraveen]

Congratulations.. I just started fin.. In howmany we could know whether it is working or not..

[@ThePainter1989]

Praveen Medarametla for me it was about 2 months!

[@MeherShouri]

Hey. I've been taking Minoxidil for 5 months now and I want to get on fin. My only concern is, if I start using fin, will I go through the shedding phase again?

[@ThePainter1989]

@@MeherShouri most likely, but shedding is completely normal, you don’t really stop shedding hair it’s a natural cycle that occurs every few months

[@cocomilk125]

I am at the second week and have a question, did you feel any lack of libido, it says in the package that your body will get used to it because since 3 days ago I don't feel any sexual interest

[@joebasi9417]

I took it for about two years, and it was bad stuff. I started in my late 30's. I had some erection problems, but the worst was not being able to finish sex. After I stopped taking it, the side effects lingered, and may linger a bit today (almost 50) I would have gotten in on a class action lawsuit, but I took the generic. I have been told that I was in a small group, but when it hits you, it sucks.

[@k6-3spetznazhelmet]

if it's between being bald and my D still, working, I'd rather have that than look good but be impotent.

[@jagdiogan424]

What was your dose and frequency? Are you ok now ?

[@bendude6748]

It’s good to hear that having a break from finasteride shouldn’t cause any dramatic hair loss. As I know I’ll probably need to take a break if I plan to have children with my partner at some point.

[@gharialnumbat5711]

They said in a recent video that you need about 20 liters of sperm in order to get to high enough levels to cause birth defects.

[@bendude6748]

Gharial Numbat oh, well it sounds like there’s nothing to worry about then 😂

[@varun009]

Some doctors recommend going off it for two months before conception. Considering it takes far longer for you to lose your hair, it's well worth it.

[@mee2135]

get off it first just in case ...

[@itaintobeezy]

What happens if your are still on it and have a child?

[@matthewgargano2781]

I was considering stopping finasteride due to worries of side effects, especially after reading lots of fear mongering on Reddit. After desperately searching the internet for answers I found nothing, but after watching this video I feel a SO much better. Such a great video, very underrated! Definitely recommend to anyone with doubts about taking finasteride.

[@iskandaraziz7904]

Do you see any effects on your hair?

[@d.o.g573]

fear mongering ? The threat of being permanently damaged by this medication is REAL...

[@tonymacpherson3710]

Thanks guys. I bit the bullet, went to my doctor and got a prescription for finasteride thanks to your videos. Taking 1mg three times a week along with 5% minoxidil twice a day and micro needling with 1.5mm derma roller once a week. I’ve been a long time user of minoxidil and had great results, but as I’m getting older (33 years old) my hair wasn’t progressing anymore.

[@TheHairLossShow]

Great stuff! All the best!

[@the_mohsin95]

@@TheHairLossShowhow long we can take finasteride propecia

[@TheHairLossShow]

@@the_mohsin95 As long as you want to keep your hair.

[@the_mohsin95]

@@TheHairLossShow there is Very strong heavy side effect of this medince

[@the_mohsin95]

I am taking that medicine since one week I feel a lot of change

[@f.demascio1857]

I just heard about these side effects recently. As my son is using the product, I have concerns. Your video seems well informed and has eased my worries a bit.

[@ronniewray8451]

how is your son getting on with it now?

[@simonbelmont65]

I take Finnastride and haven’t noticed any sexual problems. But I also do take very good care of myself. I don’t drink any alcohol at all, I don’t smoke or take any drugs, I exercise hard at least 5 times a week and I eat very healthy too. I started losing my hair at age 19 and once I started taking Finnastride, my hair loss stopped. Now I also did have my hair restored, but the surgeon told me that I should still keep taking Finnastride and that I don’t need to use rogaine anymore. My hair looks great and even though I straighten my hair, I do take good care of my hair and I use coconut oil which helps a lot. I think the side effects happen for men who don’t take care of themselves, who are overweight, unhealthy, consume lots of alcohol, smoke, don’t exercise, and eat junk food consistently. If you eat healthy, workout hard, drink lots of water, who don’t masturbate anymore like I do, I’m on day 80 now of Semen Retention, you should be just fine.

[@workingclassilliuminaty]

cool brother, do you use 1 a day or 3 a week?

[@peoduction6068]

Lol "you should be fine" said the random guy on the internet with an opinion based on nothing but his personal experience. So fucking dumb

[@simonbelmont65]

@@peoduction6068 why are you calling me dumb? if you don’t have anything nice to say then please don’t say it. Thank You for your reply.

[@franksindoneii5410]

Coconut oil does absolutely nothing bud 🙈

[@simonbelmont65]

@@franksindoneii5410 there’s different types of coconut oil but it is good for your hair and your skin. It’s even used for cooking and in some cases it does help burn fat too. So it is helpful.

[@joses5356]

Been taking it for over 20 years. In the last 2 years I've been only taking 1mg 3 times a week instead of everyday. No side effects and all seems the same . Im 60 years old.

[@RexMonsselSelisana-fw4wi]

Is your hair falling out from lowering the dose?

[@joses5356]

@@RexMonsselSelisana-fw4wi no. It looks the same. Ill keep monitoring it but no changes.

[@HOLOFRACTO]

After 2 years Finasteride destroyed my libido. I stopped and it’s mostly returned. It did nothing for my hair loss. I will never use Finasteride again. I rather be bald.

[@ATX-js1to]

Why is life so complicated

[@Meghnaaad]

Yeah man, noone deserves a bald head. Its just totally random and unnecessary trouble we could all do well without.

[@RyanKing9610]

I felt this comment deep within my soul.

[@ryans413]

Blame our body’s the things are body makes hurts us lol. Too much testosterone which is good for the body but destroys hair you think it grow more hair. Too much purines make to much uric acid that the kidneys can’t filter out which leads to gout. Too much electricity in the brain leads to seizures. I could go on but our body’s are doing this it’s kinda not fare.

[@thorosmeer3880]

Man I hear you

[@meaninglessimulation]

We just need to wait another meteor that would be so astonishing to crumble this moldy ball entirely, and we will get our manumit as bio-robots from this simulation.🫸🫷Or we should wait self-replicating-nano-machines and this will be gone unto next convergence.

[@milanocorsiva7458]

This channel should at least a million subs, very full of knowledges, thanks docs

[@Mr.WasiHaider]

The best combo of doctors I have ever seen, breaking the myths and spreading the knowledge!! Cheers!

[@tired_of_everything0]

Murderer doctors*

[@waggingtongue]

Finally a simple straight forward explanation of how it works and how to administer it. Thanks!

[@btcdunks8476]

I took it for 8 years, 1 ml a day. I got severe panic attacks, brain fogs, palpitations, a total nightmare. It took me years to realize that finasteride was the problem. After I stooped it took a while ( years) to get rid of the side effects, since is so difficult to pin point the exact side effects. Maybe getting the dose right would make a difference, but I would not want to go through it again.

[@Oracle2002]

Damn .. why did you take it for so long with those side effects?

[@tired_of_everything0]

how are you now

[@cj5273]

That's good teh sides finally went away, even if it took years

[@davehasenford3985]

I tried taking it on 2 separate occasions. My doctor warned me but I insisted and she prescribed it for me. I immediately lost my sexual function but kept taking it because the guidelines are to keep taking it and you will eventually regain sexual function. This didnt happen for me. When I came off the drug though I swung the other way and became a sex crazed maniac. A year or two later I tried it again only taking a quarter of a pill every other day. Even with that dosage I had significant and immediate hair regrowth, and much less severe sexual side effects. However the sexual side effects were still not worth it. Losing your confidence in the bedroom in exchange for a better hairline is just not a worthwhile trade off. And again when I quit the drug my hormones went berzerk and I became an absolute carnivore. I suspect many men who do not report sexual side effects are so desperate to keep their hair that they are in denial. Many of you reading this may actually be in that situation. This denial is compounded by the denial commonly associated with the shame of experiencing sexual dysfunction in the first place. I also suspect that doctors in the hair restoration industry are highly biased, since the success of their treatments relies on tolerance of the drug. It is a cruel irony to have to choose between having hair or having a boner, but I’ve never been exceptional in any other way so I doubt that I’m the only one or even in the minority. On the other hand I’m not going to tell you that women find bald men attractive either or that people perceive us to be dominant. It sucks not having hair. But if God had made me tall, confident, intelligent, talented, compassionate, with a great body and a huge rock hard cock, and a full head of hair, it just wouldn't be fair to everyone else. So I’m willing to trade my hairline for some humility and character.

[@milenavidmar2733]

Speak for yourself lmao

[@jdog167]

How long after you stopped taking it did the side effects go away? Days? Weeks? And did you use minoxidil/rogaine at all or do you use it now?

[@DeanMorrissey-fu1yf]

Thanks for sharing your experience and I know your telling the truth because the same issue happened with me ..

[@davehasenford3985]

@@DeanMorrissey-fu1yf Last month I was on a date with a young Mexican doctor in Monterrey and she said the side effects are very common and agreed with me that most men are too ashamed to admit it.

[@Nick_las_seafarer]

@@davehasenford3985im so humble its tremendous. The humblest man youve ever seen 🤣. Bet you flex for 2 hours in front of the mirror everyday 🤦‍♂️

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

I was taking 1mg a day for a month straight and noticed the ED/low libido side effects. No 30 year old man should wake up with no morning wood. I'll try 3x a week, hopefully the side effects subside. Thanks guys!

[@erikmunoz55]

How did that go?

[@alberto8727]

I had the same problem, I started taking it 3x a week and I feel great.

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

@@erikmunoz55 I'll let you know. I'm taking a month off to detox so in a couple weeks I'll try it for 3x a week

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

@@alberto8727 Wow good for you man. Hopefully I feel the same! Plus I'm finally back to working out and eating fairly clean so that should help

[@erikmunoz55]

@@CitizenoftheWorld1 sounds good man meringue your to your word lol

[@HK-sw3vi]

thank you for getting straight to the point and no-nonsense talks. Highly appreciated!

[@wajdF]

The only video I've come across to date where everything shared is research-based. Good job, mates xo

[@tired_of_everything0]

good luck ruining your life

[@HaMaNezam]

I don't how to thank you both, you guys were the reason for me to start Finasteride and stabilize my hair loss.

[@samb1554]

hows it working

[@HaMaNezam]

@@samb1554 it's working fine

[@successguru1943]

From how many Monthes are u using it

[@HaMaNezam]

@@successguru1943 i have been using it for 11 months now

[@successguru1943]

@@HaMaNezam Any loss in Ed Are u taking it on alternate days to reduce side effects Bro plzzz update me i am really worried God bless you

[@castanedaalfredo9217]

Dr Robert Knudsen has the greatest last name I've ever heard in my life

[@senaholiz]

So spot on

[@hassanahmadsheikh5130]

I am 26 years old and believe me i am so disgust with my hair fall but learning about finasteride i hope to take it and regrow some of my hair fall

[@the_mohsin95]

Dont take it brother I will harmful for sex life

[@pagenotfound-]

@@the_mohsin95 its okay i dont have sex life

[@the_mohsin95]

@@pagenotfound- it's not ok you should talk with your consultant I am one of them who is taking that medicine I know what's going on with me

[@pagenotfound-]

@@the_mohsin95 what happen ?

[@the_mohsin95]

@@pagenotfound- sexual Inactive

[@nVraFR]

This show is so good, i really love the way you think about the numbers in science, im a student of kinesiology so very often i think in terms of dose-response relationships... Very sophisticated information here, thank you so much for sharing :D

[@TheHairLossShow]

Appreciate it.

[@ganesh4044]

Bro do finasterade affects beared growth

[@kwisatzhaderach1458]

If only the pharma companies would write on the bottle to not take 1mg everyday there would be a lot less reports of side effects.

[@stevewise1656]

You two need to seriously consider international conferences teaching this to doctors prescribing this drug. Just started this week and my doctor recommended 1mg a day. Will be employing 3x a week.

[@eatthedots]

You're only going to take it 3 days a week?

[@stevewise1656]

@@eatthedots Did you watch the video above or just start typing? They recommended three days a week, because the half life for Finasteride is 30 hours. Don’t know what a half life is, look it up.

[@LordJagd]

Also, the difference between 1mg and .5mg is 8% efficiency, so really the normal dose should be .5/1mg 3x a week. 1mg a day is just crazy.

[@VK-no5kj]

Great and true tips in this video. I started at 48. It worked so well that my kids compare my photos after a year and I look so different. . Combined it with rogaine/minox. Now I take 0.5 mg only just to maintain the gains. Skipping for a few days every 2 months to clear out residue from the body. Skipping few days doesn't kill the hair. Hair takes months to die out. Exercise and tone up also helped to negate any hormonal side effects. Trust me - the joy of seeing the hair line and thickness is sooo exhilarating. Not many things exites people after 45 - but regaining my looks made me feel like a don...

[@benchabanehocine7809]

V K hello! Happy for you. I spend a lot of time on net forums, to find out if finasteride is really worth it, but I'm still confused...

[@VK-no5kj]

@@benchabanehocine7809 Start Minoxidel/rogainne first. After 2 weeks start 0.5mg Finasteride/day. Dont need 1mg per day.

[@benchabanehocine7809]

@@VK-no5kj thanks a lot! But tell me, what should I do since i only can get 5 mg!? If I cut into 4, I get 1.25m. I wonder if I can cut the 125mg too🤔, or maybe cut into 10, and get 10 pieces of 0.5 they they won't bet equal? I can have a ten day plan. Though they can't be equal w but the most important thing is that after 10 days, will be having the same amount of fin in my body? Does it sound logical?

[@VK-no5kj]

@@benchabanehocine7809 cut into 8 pieces = 0.6mg approx. Thats an ok dose / day.

[@benchabanehocine7809]

@@VK-no5kj nd is it possible to cut into 8?

[@quazar4773]

Ive been taking it for almost 4 months now. There has definetly been noticeable improvement in my hair which I started losing when I was 15. Thankfully, I have zero signs of any major side effects except for one side effect which has only been reported 5 times. It's uncontrollable eye twitching specifically in my left eye. It happens quite frequently, maybe twice every day for atleast 5 mins. It's annoying but barely anything to worry about.

[@VIPULKUMAR-xd8gh]

What’s your dosage been? Thanks for the information

[@quazar4773]

@@VIPULKUMAR-xd8gh 1mg a day. Its the first time I hear a recommendation of 3 times a week.

[@monke2361]

@@quazar4773 did you step down to 3 times a week, and did it help with the twitching?

[@quazar4773]

@@monke2361 No, I kept at it with 1mg daily. The eye twitching stop which might mean it was probably due to something else.

[@monke2361]

@@quazar4773 ok thanks

[@thomasd1076]

Question to the public: i have been taking 1 mg every day for about 3 - 4 years now. I for sure notice decreases in libido and some ED. My hair has not gotten any worse in that time , and possibly has gotten better. But i personally feel it can cause a bit of depression considering you have little drive to seek out a partner then if you do you have the paranoia of not everything working when the time comes. Has anyone else experienced the same feelings? I dont necessarily want to stop taking it because im single and would like to keep my hair but the double edge sword to this is really a problem. Wondering if i should take a few months off and or change my dosing/schedule.

[@brianesposito5912]

I started taking 1 pill a day and then went down to 3 per week and for the last 5+ years I take 1.25mg once a week (I cut the 5mg pills in quarters) and I've lost no hair. I've been using it probably 20 years now.

[@CrossChaiin]

Weeew, 20 years, any sides to report down the road?

[@brianesposito5912]

@@CrossChaiin nope

[@keno8070]

Do you think 1mg a day is okay? I’m not sure if I’m losing hair and I plan to stop taking it if I don’t see improvement

[@JahCureAgain]

do you have any children?

[@realmadrid-iu5sm]

@@keno8070 did u start finastride?

[@sinephase]

lowest dose necessary to achieve desired results should be the mantra of all doctors! Start small, work up to what's needed. I've known far too many people who were given way too much of something based on BS generalizations of what a "normal" dose supposedly is.

[@miguelalejandro4357]

0.5mg 3 days per week ?

[@lasvegasplease]

Great video. Was exactly what I was looking for amongst all the stupid scare mongering. Well explained very informative.

[@TheHairLossShow]

Pleased to hear that you are enjoying the content.

[@nadadenada319]

I hope you get pfs lol

[@dvndroneography]

Sides are real

[@ghostofsilence2697]

@@youn177 yeah, thats a risk that comes with all medicine. they're pills not nanobots. you aren't going to get a perfect drug. the way medicine works is to weigh the pros with the cons, test it to see if you have side effects. if you have side effects and they are too much to bear, stop taking the medicine. it will leave your system eventually. in the mean time you can look for other methods to treat the problem.

[@Bloodline616]

I'm afraid pharmaceuticals don't pay out millions in compensation for no reason. Also, the med comes with a label that warns of potential irreversible side effects. I guess that is scare mongering too right? These doctors don't have your best interests at heart.

[@user-lz2mt5nc9e]

Dr. Wet Comb is really great at saying the same thing that Dr. Nutson just said. They are a great team and I love their videos.

[@doctoryogiandrew]

So helpful! 3 times a week makes a lot of sense!

[@PichettoFratame]

One question: I’m a physician myself and reading studies on pubmed I encountered the possibility of lasting side effects even after discontinuing of the drug. What can you tell about that?

[@chendaforest]

Reference ?

[@icebox_Intruder]

Was on fin for almost 2 years. Rx was 1mg / day. Never took that much (experimented with various dosing protocols). Near the end I was taking 0.5mg / 3x / wk and was still having ED issues (43yo, never had issues prior). I talked to a "pelvic health" colleague about it and she recommended I stop taking it immediately. So, I stopped taking it and about a week or 2 later, my "better" erections came back as well as being able to fully urinate more easily. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@declanohalloran8747]

Thanks so much for the information. I recently had an FUE procedure and was very concerned about starting finasteride and the potential side effects. This information has helped to put my mind to rest about starting the medication. Thank you

[@notjaesuncle7475]

Where did you get the fue procedure?

[@2KGrafix]

This was very good information. I started it once. Felt great, hair follicles were coming back then i stopped. I finally said I’m going to do this and stick to it. But the 3 times a week sound like my next strategy. Thanks Docs.

[@TheHairLossShow]

You are most welcome.

[@d28k83]

How'd you go?

[@rumble1925]

I don't know, I know someone in real life that got impotent with a following severe depression that he still hasn't recovered from fully. Also, I'm at the age where I actively want to have my own children... I just don't see the point of risking my sexual health for a better hairline.

[@hasibulislam9742]

Even cigarret can harm your sexual health

[@rumble1925]

​@reza green At the point I wrote this, he was suicidal and had gone to psychiatric care a few times. Now he's in a program where he gets to do daily activities and slowly rebuilding his life. So the worst is over at least, but this is almost 2 years since it started. Mental health is no joke. I think the sexual side effects are not permanent so it's probably ok now.

[@Concojone5]

@@rumble1925 The sexual side effects are absolutely permanent. It's the mental ones where treatment can sometimes help. Every single man who has mental sides, says they'd do anything for a mental recovery, and they're okay with being impotent, because it's something that you can live with.

[@Vectorman2X]

dont take it,i live in this nightmare for 15 years straight,keep you health.

[@mikesnow.]

Here's a side effect no one seems to be talking about. You can't donate blood while you're on finasteride. I've donated blood heaps of times, but not in a few months. I recently got on fin, went in to donate blood and found out that it's a total no go for blood donors (because it can't go to pregnant women). I'd rather keep getting thinner hair and still be able to give blood consistently again, than keep the hair and not be able to donate blood. Pretty easy choice. Hopefully some stem cell treatement options get better/more accessible soon.

[@jemand7488]

@@gabrieljcs11 he said it , its not safe at all for pregnant women

[@radfoo72]

I've watched probably 10 various youtube videos on the topic and this one is by far the most helpful and educational! Keeps thought they sold me a 3 month supply for $170 and turns out it's actually a 7.5 month supply now that I realize I can stretch it out even further💁🏻‍♂️👌🏼 Having taken 4 doses in my first week I've already noticed lower libido. When I pet my snake he doesn't wake up like he used to as well as an ejac volume reduction of about 50%😑 I'm single but my vigor and manhood is not defined by how much hair is on my head so if side effects continue after I've downgraded weekly dosage I definitely won't renew the script.

[@ItalianVoid]

how did it go? Still taking it?

[@karrorri1097]

@@ItalianVoid are you still taking it

[@brandonpetersen415]

Did the sides eventually fade?

[@radfoo72]

I cut down to 3 finesteride pills a week without the same noticeable side effects

[@brandonpetersen415]

@@radfoo72 That's good. Any hair regrowth?

[@snottyboy9983]

I've read that it increases depression/anxiety and increases risk of diabetes by 30% and yet the only thing everyone ever talks about is the libido thing.

[@Rj-Plays99]

That's what makes me worries as someone who has always been on and off depression/anxiety phases so it's kinda scary for me.. it might mess things further

[@RoldanGarron]

I took finasteride for more than a year (with very good results) until I knew my wife was pregnant. My "baby" is now 13 yo with a tremendous genetics and super healthy. Side effects (sexual drive, semen viscosity and volume) were gone after stopping the drug.

[@jonahdriedger9047]

Did you gain sexual desire and semen percentage back after stopping???

[@RoldanGarron]

@@jonahdriedger9047 Yes, I wrote that at the end of my comment ;)

[@callaway19647]

everyone's different, I'm 63 and began thinning at 60 . i started a 1 mg per day a year a go, way too much--- bloated, low libido levels, depressed, foggy headed. down to 4 mg per month. lower side effects, and enjoying a stable hairline

[@sugarraywbc]

Fantastic advice. Just ordered 24 weeks which can now last over a year. Thanks guys

[@cryptosquall3535]

How did it go?

[@ryans413]

@@cryptosquall3535 I’m on the 5mg dosage and I split the pill into 4 peace’s and I take that 3x a week 12x a month and I’m pretty fine and I save money on the refills because I’m not taking that much the bottle lasts longer. Plus my doctor told me to do this. Just wish the pill was not so small splitting it into 4 peace’s it’s so tiny. Thank god the pharmacy gave me a pill splitter.

[@d28k83]

Update??

[@ryans413]

@@cryptosquall3535 I’ve been using it for a month now a short time and so far so good no side effects. It’s only been 30 days I was given a peace of paper that lists all the side effects that if would happen would be after a month and I have nothing. The side effects are so low you probably won’t get them anyways.

[@crni6069]

RIP

[@blitzcrank4747]

meanwhile a local tv show in my countery reports about the devastating side effects of finasteride like PFS or depression leading to suicide Oo

[@tired_of_everything0]

which tv show? please reply. don't trust these so called doctors man

[@vitamint4648]

I took finasteride for about two months and couldnt get IT up. Stopped immediately and luckily everything is working again. It was very scary.

[@AhmedMohammed-qi8no]

Is there any improvement in ur hair during this period of time??

[@vitamint4648]

@@AhmedMohammed-qi8no no, not at all. I just have thinning hair I am not bald.

[@fisch0182]

Definetly not worth it. I'd rather have hair loss than side effects like that

[@shamalkhan5743]

How long it took for you to recover.

[@AwesomeJimJam]

great video. just took my first dosage, decidedly going to start doing every other day based on this video. wish me luck everyone!

[@Noneofyobiss]

Good luck! Keep us updated please ;)

[@zakwannasir4535]

goodluck.. i already taking finas since 7 month ago... the result is super awesome

[@LiveSauce]

hi are you still taking finasteride and if so did it help bro i need answer lol

[@bogdangroze8294]

Thank you for all the valuable informations that you are giving us. Do you recommend the combination of propecia and minoxidil?

[@NelsonSeattle]

I had to stop after 7 years due to dry eyes. I had started struggling with eyes so dry that my eyelids were sticking to my eyes and it was incredibly painful. After damaging my cornea and going to 2 doctors who were both stumped and just tried to give me eye drops I did some personal research and found that testosterone affects eye tearing. I stopped taking fin and my dry eye issues stopped. A year later i thought I was crazy and stared fun again. Within a week I started having dry eyes again. This is just a heads up that this is one of the lesser known side effects.

[@Foxtrot_Woof]

Going to be honest. This was keeping me from taking it. I've ben taking it for 1.5 - 2 months now, 1mg a day. Haven't noticed any growth yet (don't expect to for at least 6-8 months) but I have noticed some side effects. Definitely have a reduced (not gone) libido and reduced by about half volume. I'm sticking with it, but sometime in the future (6 months+)I will be reducing my dosage to every other day as suggested here.

[@shivam625]

Any update bro

[@cryptosquall3535]

How did it go?

[@Foxtrot_Woof]

I'm 8 months in, and still taking it (and rogaine as well) "almost" every day. I do admittedly miss a day occasionally. I haven't reduced dosage to every other day yet, I've set my target for that at the one year mark. So far, I haven't really noticed any new growth. It's not much if any that is. Let me quantify this by saying I'm 46 yrs old as I guess that makes a difference too. But I will say I don't think my hair is getting any thinner at this point. No noticeable visible difference or hair in the shower drain. Side effects are still there... reduced but not gone libido and a reduced by at least half volume. Guess I'm one of the unlucky 1%? I'm going to keep going and see how this plays out. Also I'm a little afraid to stop taking it at this point. Since I'm not losing what I currently have at this point I'm afraid if I stop it will start falling out.

[@cryptosquall3535]

@Foxtrot_Woof Thanks for your response. It is much appreciated.

[@cj5273]

You're risking permanent sides if you continue

[@superman200021]

Well blocking 5-alpha reductase also reduces the conversation of progesterone into allopregninolone (as they both use the same enzyme). You could certainly explain some possible side effect this way.

[@musclendmind5456]

Thank you for the other way to use •When I first used it, I experienced difficulty during ejaculation 50% (But the psychological factor played its role, I was originally afraid of the side effects) -I stopped the medication, and after a year I tried again ,And this time nothing happened, and I got great results in 5 months 1mg/day _After that, I started thinking about the side effects, so I received the reward of my thinking😅,[ yes, the same side effects that happened in the first experiment], and for this I am here, and now I am confident of what the doctor said. I will stop the medication for a month and reduce the dose. The important thing is to curb those negative thoughts, because you will attract What do you think, as happened to me twice

[@MrAce-ol9xj]

Are you using everyday? Or 3 times a week?

[@musclendmind5456]

@@MrAce-ol9xj in the firs experience i used everyday 1g. , But now i use 3 times a week without side effects

[@denizklein]

@@musclendmind5456 update pls, how about today?

[@musclendmind5456]

@@denizklein @Deniz klein I still use it , 3 months of use, 1 month of downtime, and repeat ... The results is great Use Monday(1gramme), Wednesday 1g and Friday 1g Mean 3 times a week Side effects is gone

[@denizklein]

@@musclendmind5456 thanks a lot 👍👍👍

[@Sad3eq]

I’m so happy I found this video. I have been taking finasteride for about 3 years at 1mg daily. I never missed one day and I have noticed I’ve gained significant amount of weight in the past 3 years. I will start taking it 3 times per week from now on. If you perhaps see my comment, I would love to know if I should take a break and then start the new schedule or if I should just lower the dose and not take a break

[@kristoflorant2892]

How has it been since the 3 times per week dosage?

[@AmadeusHenrique-yl9ii]

​@@kristoflorant2892UP!!!!!!

[@Sad3eq]

@@kristoflorant2892 I don’t notice much difference with my hair thinning or thickening. I did lose around 10 pounds since I stopped but mostly it was because I don’t eat as much as before (not intentionally) I just used to eat more for some reason. This could be related or not but I did lose weight and I’m continuing to lose more weight

[@ShubhamPatil-rr4on]

Did you face any side effects?

[@Sad3eq]

@@ShubhamPatil-rr4on I grew my hair as you can see from my profile photo but now I do notice my hair falling more so I decided I will do 4 times per week

[@burger1113]

Hmm okay very informative! I think I've been convinced to take it. Thank you!!

[@burger1113]

@@Jay-eo3wl nope. And it defo did stop the hairloss for the duration of me taking it, I think. Every 2 days like they said

[@burger1113]

@@Jay-eo3wl hmm my hairloss was pretty gradual, and I was not exactly too consistent with the use at times. That's why I said "i think". The hairloss really did get worse after stopping for good though. I obviously can't be sure, but maybe one could build a resistence to the substance especially with higher doses, and the effectiveness won't drop as quickly with the every 48 hr dose? Another thing one can't overlook is how the majority of the people taking these pills are in their 30~40's. We get less testosterone, we get depressed, we see bunch of assholes getting ahead in life around us, AND we are taking these pills, reminding us every time that there is something wrong with our body. Not exactly a great environment for libido. Oh and we're probably with a long term partner as well, which is, you know how things get... I mean, sure. Maybe the pills lower libido, strictly from the chemical effects of the substance in them. But I don't think it's so bad as to completely wipe away an average amount of sex drive a man would have, if he was content with his life. Oh, not assuming anything about your life here, of course. Just in general.

[@burger1113]

@@Jay-eo3wl Yeah I do think transplants are worthless as it doesn't address the root of the problem at all, and you are carving up your skin to "pour water in a cup with a hole in it." To be honest, I've half given up on my hairloss until they really come up with some crazy stemcell shit that will really change the game. I'm not into spending money and time to postpone the inevitable, while dumping a bunch of chemicals that I'll never know how they are made. They often put some real sketchy stuff in when they isolate chems and what not...

[@milenavidmar2733]

@@burger1113 Congrats, you scared yourself out of finasteride and lost your hair forever. Bravo. No future treatment will help you, if you don't have any hair to work with. No stem cell can regrow a dead hair follicle. Cheers!

[@thc9448]

​@@milenavidmar2733what's your f** problem

[@PonteVitaRx2023]

I really appreciate your clinical perspective here. Very interesting and certain informs my practice!

[@razielbenisrael5667]

This helped me so much THANK YOU, I train 5 times a week for 2hrs never had 🍆 problems! Start to grow my hair back but was having problems getting GOING so I thought I was screwed scaled it back WINNING! THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@eddyflo2978]

Bro give your hand a rest, two hours a day it’s exesive...

[@abdullahyavuz460]

@@eddyflo2978 😂😂😂😂

[@jeffcagle570]

Great channel! I am about a year into finasteride. It took a couple months to notice side-effects. Since then I have had multiple side-effects, but I also recognize that I have approached this process with anxiety and likely am suffering from the nocebo effect. I have taken breaks from usage, and the side-effects have reversed. Still in the process of finding the right dosage.

[@MarkMeridiusDecimus]

Ru58841 my friend

[@ryanbrandsen7703]

if you don't mind me asking. how quick did the side effects subside when you stopped the dosage. because recently ive been getting those side effects pretty annoyingly and might just stop outright

[@pixdav]

@@ryanbrandsen7703 how about reducing from daily to 3x per week?

[@am.m.6008]

you should just stop taking it altogether if your side effects are still reversible, seriously dont play with fire. take it from someone who stopped once it was far too late. keeping your sexual health and sanity is far far greater than keeping your hair.

[@pablorisa7178]

​@@ryanbrandsen7703 how are You Now, man? Have You revered 100%?

[@joeblack3623]

1mg finasteride per day with Minoxidil spray 5% gave me satisfying results and took out my depression about being bald. Been taking it for 2.5 years. I did not have any bad side effects since the initial period I'm taking it which lasted 2 weeks. Side effects include random ball ache and watery sperm. But it all went away after a month and now I got no side effects at all.

[@calisthenic1437]

Add dermarolling it gives you an good amount of hair back.

[@fhowland]

How long before you first noticed results ?

[@iososop9169]

How old were you when you started?

[@lwlucas7032]

@@calisthenic1437 a

[@ather1276]

I would die of depression than have watery sperm.

[@capnjack7668]

Medical literature supports 5mg for women, as opposed to the dose of 1mg that is customary for men. For some reason, women don't seem to respond as well to 1mg. Which is interesting, as Dr. Knudsen mentioned that the response/dose curve flattens at around 1mg.

[@francocabernet11]

How come the doctor doesn’t take finasteride for his hairline 😊

[@MatthiasLehnen]

I've been taking Fin 1mg/day for a week, so far no side effects whatsoever. I hope it stays that way! No ED, it actually got much better over the last week (probably because I don't worry anymore about hair loss).

[@richardnixon9324]

Initially you’ll have a spike in test, increased libido. I wouldn’t do one a day. That’s what I did for 6 months. Had sexual sides. I’d try 3x a week. It’s gonna happen.... just warning you.

[@thehylander266]

@Myron Gaines You don’t understand how the studies on the drug work. If side effects started five years after someone started the drug, then it wasn’t from the drug. They were part of the overall population who does NOT take the drug and sees those same side effects to a larger degree than those who are actively taking the drug. Furthermore, they cannot prove it was the drug that chased it years after stopping just because they got side egg sh don’t the road years later because, once again, people who don’t use the drug suffer from the same common health issues. Large sample sizes on patients taken the drug shows it’s only a few percent at best who get side effects while being in the drug. If side effects were common it’s impossible for it not to show up in the studies AND HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of patients who take it under their doctors supervision. Doctors would know right away but they all say only 1% or so see some effects which is in line with the studies. Finastride doesn’t block all DHT. It leaves enough for the small functions like sexual function in men, which only uses a small amount of DHT. Most DHT is not needed after puberty and too much causes balding and prostate cancer.

[@thehylander266]

@Myron Gaines I have. There are no randomized controlled studies proving brain problems due to Finasteride in humans. There are animal studies which use 100x the dosage, which have not been replicated in humans. Secondly, it’s mainly Dutasteride that blocks 5AR 1 and 2 enzymes. Finasteride blocks just mostly 5AR2 and still leaves 30-40% DHT left over, which is more than enough for the very small limited demands it’s needed for in mail adults after puberty. Thirdly, the body actually has backdoor pathways that do not use 5AR to produce neurosteroids. So even when 5AR is blocked, the body has other backdoor pathways and compensatory enzymes to fulfill that need. So you’ll still get progesterone and allopregnenolone.

[@thehylander266]

@Myron Gaines I already explained it well. Read what I said. 1) All those side effects are seen as health issues among the population. 2) The burden of the proof is on you and those who claim to have post Finasteride syndrome to prove that it was the drug that caused it and not other factors because men who don’t take the drug suffer those those side effects due to health issues regardless. A certain percentage of the population will suffer from them REGARDLESS of whether they use the drug or not. So you have to prove that those people are not part of that population and that the drug caused it. Simply having health issues and having taken the drug is not evidence that the drug caused it. Shark bites are correlated to ice cream stand sales but that doesn’t mean ice cream stand sales cause shark bikes. Some people do get side effects, but the evidence clearly shows that it’s only a very small percent who do and that issues go away after stopping the drug. I been on the drug for 10 year and not a single issue. Still waiting.

[@ollieg73]

update?

[@donyode8302]

Been taking 1mg of Finasteride daily for 2 years now, 0 side effects. I think just for safety I will start lowering the dose like you recomend here (3 a week) or 1 every other day. Thanks for the video! Very insightful

[@cattmantin]

How are your results?

[@donyode8302]

VERY good honestly. I was rapidly going bald and I´ve gotten back a lot of the density I had before. I took it before it was too severe, with the main goal of not losing more hair, and not only did that happen but now it looks way better. I also take 4mg of Minoxidil orally.@@cattmantin

[@RexMonsselSelisana-fw4wi]

Does it have same results now?

[@kishoremehta4568]

Great video n very valuable information which even our local dermatology don't provide

[@hellowmellow534]

Is it better to take 0,5mg every day or 1mg every two days?

[@الغاز_اسلامية]

Do you suggest taking zinc with finasteride to decrease the risk of side effects? and does using zinc with finasteride makes the finasteride less effective or it doesnt have any role in the decreasing or increasing the finasteride effect ?

[@josephzaki4353]

helw el soal da

[@aaryandhillon83]

Hy my doctor recommended with zinc tablets, did it work for you. Pls reply

[@littlebitofeverything6066]

Hey doctors, and everyone! Can we take Finasteride (1mg) and PreP (Truvda/Ricovir/Tenof em etc) at the same time? Does it have any effect on each other?

Well, since nobody responded, I'll give my experience: I'm no medic neither I found a study about it, but I took them simultaneously for a year, nothing happened. I did have some stomachaches, but don't know if it was related. I used to take them both at 8pm, so I started taking finasteride earlier with lunch. Also I questioned my doctor who prescribed me prep and he said it was no big deal. But you gotta do the prep exams to keep watching how's your body doing.

[@ChrisCanomi]

@ if you’re not pos, why would you? Omg ppl nowadays put whatever in their bodies, 🤷🏻‍♂️ personal decisions

[@matthewmercier3442]

What stops each of you from taking it. Honest question. Thanks!

[@sacredheartresthouseinn8251]

I just want to know that since I am using a topical solution having 5% Minoxidil and 0.1% Finasteride, am I recommended to use oral finasteride 1mg thrice a week or should I go to the medical store to see for minoxidil 5%only solution to use oral 1mg finasteride tablets?

[@davidhalley9795]

This was the first video for finasteride that came up in my search. My urologist suggested it because I was having side effects for from other meds for my prostate….terrible congestion made breathing a nightmare. I’m also have some male pattern baldness so this is a bonus! Big thanks from the USA.

[@slevinchannel7589]

Random recommendations is what i do to spread Science and/or Education: Sci Man Dan or Veritasium or Sci Show are all good channels.

[@N.C.M.]

I'm 26 and over the last two years my hair loss has been considerable, every time I see my friends and family, a recurring comment pops up " Gosh, you're going bald " and so, not having a actual completely bald spot yet, I decided to start as of today to take Finasteride, I find the three days a week schedule very interesting, and will apply it if i see secondary effects, even very slight ones. I guess I'll keep this thread going as to what goes from taking Generic Finasteride. (personally I was prescribed 5mg tablets, split into 4 (less expensive). So really my dosage is 1.25 mg /day so 3 times/week would make a LOT of sense with this kind of dosage, especially if the half-life is as long as Dr. Russel says)

[@deansavage1555]

Keep us posted. I've just started 0.5mg every 2 days so quite similar.

[@N.C.M.]

Well, first update, it's been slightly more than one week. Here's what I've experienced. 1.25 mg of Finasteride / day was WAY too much for my system to handle. Within three days I had a noticeable loss of libido / erections / rogue erections daily, also had a little trouble getting it up at the end of day 3. It could be a nocebo effect, but I feel like this wasn't. So I halved the dosage down to 1.25mg every other day. I'm doing a lot better in terms of libido. Less rogue erections as without Finasteride, but pretty much the same Libido. So I think I struck a good balance. Also, I already noticed that very slowly, I seem to already be losing less hair. I would just pass my hand in my hair before and 10 hairs would fall away. These past few days I haven't seen more than 4 at once. It's a imprecise measurement. But still I've noticed a slight decline in hair loss from my biased point of view. Which Is weird, because for some it seems to be the opposite in the beginning of the treatment. Who knows maybe it'll do it to me on week 3 or 4. Either way, I'm prepared to have a increased loss over a few weeks if it happens. The important part would be not to stop the dosages. If any other symptoms such as lowered libido start being noticeable I will once again lower the dosage to half the current dosage every other day.

[@pedroffline]

@@N.C.M. hey, 4 weeks later, please tell me if something changed =D

[@N.C.M.]

@@pedroffline As of now, I'm keeping the dosage at 1.25mg every other day. Hair-wise, not much change, some days I seem to still lose a bunch of hair and others I don't. Knowing this takes about 4 months to actually have any kind of visible effect, I'm conscient I have to be patient. Secondary effects seem negligible since I halved the dosage.

[@pedroffline]

@@N.C.M. Im wainting a apoitment with a docter before I start. I usually hear about ppl taking 1mg daily, but the idea of taking a little less souds good for me. Thanks and good luck for us

[@genemorris9432]

I just stop taking 5mg daily of finasteride for enlarged prostate. For me it was a suicide pill! Unknowingly, it dragged me deeper into depression and social isolation. On one day two weeks ago a thought was impressed in my mind, if I could unplug myself, I would. All the KZbin videos I watched said nothing about depression with this drug all the time I was taking it. Last week one made a passing reference about such a linkage. I called my doctor, stopped it's usage and now recovering.

[@LN7747]

Taking oral finasteride 3x a weel sounds really good. Will applying Topical Finasteride 3x a week also be effective in terms of hair regrowth and limiting side effects profile?

[@bukdaddy2129]

Where can one buy finasteride?

[@ChrisCanomi]

I heard topical version has yet to be approved, so they sell it as such but its not that safe to say it will help as the pill

[@johngreen1683]

Just got on this med and you address all my concerns. Thank you.

[@sgbabyflex]

Hows the progress ?

[@johngreen1683]

@@sgbabyflex It seems to have halted loss. I also use certain shampoos that supposedly remove DHT from the scalp which seem to assisting as well.

[@sgbabyflex]

@@johngreen1683 Nice. Im this close to jumping on fin. Any bad sides ?Thanks for the reply .

[@johngreen1683]

@@sgbabyflex Not that I've noticed. I take Fin. as suggested by the doctors on this side. I do TRT (pellets) and my labs show usually a Test rating of around 1000 with sufficient free test. Good luck!

[@venomff7309]

@@sgbabyflexdid you started

[@tamil1001]

I took finasteride in 2013 and developed hormonal side effects about a week later but was not married nor did I have girlfriend so I just kept taking it as I had no idea it can have long term side effects. Now I have been suffering from post finasteride syndrome for past 5 years which has had devastating impact on my life

[@generalaspergers4205]

What happened?

[@tamil1001]

@@generalaspergers4205 multiple persistent sexual side effects, muscle atrophy, inability to gain any muscle despite lifting weights, fatigue, insomnia

[@LordJagd]

How did you confirm it was PFS and not something else?

[@tamil1001]

@@LordJagd I have been seen and evaluated by 3 highly regarded andrologists in the US who have diagnosed me with PFS.

[@LordJagd]

@@tamil1001 Interesting. At what age did you try out fin?

[@onepalproductions]

I came back to find this video, which I watched in August 2022. I started 1mg/Mon/Wed/Fri, on Sep 21st, and after 3 months I see 20% thickening of hair. I will continue and report findings.

[@onepalproductions]

@Chimricholds96 I ejaculate a lesser quantity of semen, but have no sexual ability impairment.

[@tired_of_everything0]

how are you now??

[@yaboichris3050]

Great video guys , I’m getting on finasteride this week and I’m definitely gonna start doing it 3 times a week.

[@3260ELEMENT]

How many mg per dosage?

[@yaboichris3050]

Jørgen Hamran 1mg, are you on it ?

[@3260ELEMENT]

@@yaboichris3050 Yes i'm on it. I will take 0.5mg three days a week and see if it works. According to what they say in this video, i believe 0.5mg should be enough, because the difference between 0.5mg and 1mg is minimal since finasteride has diminishing returns

[@yaboichris3050]

Jørgen Hamran fair enough , how long have you been on it for ? And can you tell me how it goes for you

[@TheHairLossShow]

That's great! All the best. We generally prescribe 1mg, 3 times per week as we have found that to be most effective. Hope that helps. Glad you are enjoying the content.

[@jcarr1399]

Found you two by accident love the information