PROPECIA Reviews (FINASTERIDE)Average Rating: 2.3 (500 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare PROPECIA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PROPECIA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | Hair Thinning | I have to admit I started taking Propecia without reading to much about possible side affects. As someone who has been working out (running; weight lifting...) for over 25 years I came to realize very fast that: I started to grow female breasts after 3 Month, breasts got itchy at all times. Sexual desire decreased noticably. (No spontaneous night-time/morning erections...) After stopping things went back to normal in about 2 weeks. Never again. | Do not use if you prefer health over hair | M | 41 | 4 months | 3/29/2007 | 1 | male pattren alopecia | Mental , panic , depression,Ed.very serious mental diseases anyone from israel wanting to sue Merck for the horrible side effects my email this [email protected] | Dont take it . | M | 22 | 25 days | 3/26/2007 | 3 | i just dont understand how this drug can mess people up the way some of the people on this site explain. There has to be other contributing factors to their symptoms. In any case, if propecia is causing them then it must be an extremely small percentage of people who exerience these side effects | M | | 3/25/2007 | 2 | baldness | right testicular pain and swelling, anxiety attacks, weakness, mental and perceptual fogginess (sunny days occasionally white-out visual field), hyperhydrosis | Man, i WISH i'd looked into this sooner. I took Propecia from when i was 16-21, just stopped in September for financial reasons. I was under the impression that Propecia basically had zero side effects, and assumed that my problems were totally unrelated. Since i've stopped taking it, i've noticed some hormonal rebound effects like increased body hair growth. My psych problems are getting much better but my nut still cripples me some days. My advice to people in my situation: its really tough going bald in your teens, i know, but theres more to life than the hair on your head. I'd suggest that instead of paying for this poison, go buy a gym membership and build your confidence in more productive ways. | M | 21 | 5 years | 3/25/2007 | 2 | Hair Loss | Complete loss of sexual drive, increased anxiety, enlarged breasts. Loss of muscle strength. Increased fatigue. | It did help with the hair loss..but it is not worth it. | M | 30 | 30 days | 3/24/2007 | 1 | hair loss | Starting taking propecia at 15... because i started losing my hair. One month later, my hair stopped falling out and started to grow back. But, at around 3 months after starting taking Propecia, i had trouble getting an erection, my semen became chunky, decrease in sexual desires, and trouble keeping an erection. I thought this was natural until i saw these articles and realized propecia was the cause. I stopped taking propecia two days ago. | DO NOT TAKE PROPECIA!!! especially if youre under 18 | M | 15 | 5 months | 3/24/2007 | 4 | Hair loss | The main thing is this product works however there are side effects with any drug you take. My hair loss stopped but I noticed a drop in sex drive (other minor side effects). Luckily after reading all of these comments I haven't suffered all the horrible physical side effects. I no longer am going to take this product. Not worth it. | There hasn't been enough research on this product. Not worth being a guinea pig. Hopefully this drug gets out of my system without too much damage. | M | 24 | 4 years | 3/23/2007 | 5 | hair loss | none so far.. | It may be my pre-optimistic attitude but i have been taken propecia for 6 days now and i have started to notice a rapid decrease in hair loss. Will continue to post through my progress. | M | 23 | 6 days | 3/20/2007 | 4 | Hairloss | Slight decrease in libido...basically i'm not as horny all the time as i used to be, but other then that, i can get it up when i need to so no problems here. I read through the the comments on this site....the side effects of the ppl seems a bit extreme. The only sideffect i can vouche for is the decrease in libido, but working out and staying healthy will make it unnoticeable. | Been using it for over a year now and not only has it halted my hairloss completely, but i've recovered some hair on the hairline. | M | 21 | 1.5 years | 3/20/2007 | 1 | receding hairline | Greatly reduced libido. Brain fog. Confusion. Memory loss/impairment. Panic attacks. Muscle weakness. Constant exhaustion. Joint pain. Was on it for two years and read this page. I was mortified by what I had read and discontinued usage. It has been a year now since I stopped and I still have muscle weakness, lack of energy, brain fog and general complacency. Thankfully the panic attacks stopped. Now it feels like I'm just going through the motions. | This company should be sued. | M | 36 | 2 years | 3/20/2007 | 5 | Hair loss | None - maybe some slightly watery ejaculate during the first few weeks, but that's it. | Fantastic! My crown is thickening up, and lots of little hairs are shooting up on my temples! All hail Propecia! | M | 21 | 8 months | 3/14/2007 | 3 | Hair Loss | I have fair, flaxen hair - have always had a lot of it. Fair hair runs in my family - my brother who is 39 is fair haired and noticeably thinning. I was always worried I would go bald early (my father was bald by age 21!) but for 35 years. And in the last 8 months I noticed massive shedding and diminishing hairline. So I decided to go on Propecia. No problems at first...In the past I have had anxiety and depression, and have been on anti-depressants, but I got over those episodes. Well before starting Propecia I started having intermittent mini-panic attacks for no reason in everyday situations (taking the bus, subway, driving, sitting in a theatre). It's been just over a month on Propecia and I have felt, at times, completely disassociated with reality. Yesterday I had a major panic attack like nothing I've experienced. I don't feel "me" if that makes sense. I don't know if there is any correlation with my mental well-being and Propecia, but after reading some posts here, it | I think I may take a break for a week or more to see if the symptoms diminish. Perhaps I may start again at half dosage? | M | 35 | 35 days | 3/13/2007 | 1 | hair loss | loss of sex drive, impotence, erectile dysfunction, gynocemastia (make breasts), depression, anxiety, decreased ejaculate, numb penis/scrotum, penis curvature and penis/scrotum shrinkage... the list goes on. If you start this drug, get baseline blood tests before doing so!!! These include: T, DHT, Free T, LH, FSH, TSH, Prolactin, Estradiol, Coristol, DHEA-S... more info on www.propeciahelp.com | PAY ATTENTION: I took this drug for 11 months. I still had a sex drive while on it, it was just very weak. Same goes for erections, semen output etc. AFTER I QUIT, EVERYTHING WENT TO HELL. 2 WEEKS after quitting my sex drive shot up due to rebounding DHT, but tanked afterwards due to my Testosterone levels CRASHING. 18 months off I still have no sex drive, difficulty getting hard, genital numbness etc. AND LOW T. YOU DONT KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN YOU QUIT THIS DRUG SO DONT THINK YOU'RE OUT OF THE WOODS WHILE YOU'RE ON IT. GET BLOOD TESTS WHILE ON IT SO YOU HAVE A BASELINE TO COMPARE AGAINST WHEN YOU COME OFF!!!! | M | 28 | 11 months | 3/13/2007 | 1 | Hair loss | Fatigue, left testicle pain, pressure feeling in prostate, watery ejaculate, excessive loss of libido, funny feeling in my throat....fatigue, and I think some weight gain. I took the drug for a little more than a month...... loss of libido came on quickly and ramped up... increased to become nearly non-existant... I stopped the drug three days ago and the testicular pain and pressure is already gone..(I started taking saw palmetto when I stopped the drug)....other symptoms appear to be resolving too.......to soon to fully tell, but I already have more energy...... | DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG: Yes, hair-loss seems to have stopped and resoration seems to have started, but it's not worth it. Fiance checked my scalp every few days and reports significant increase in new hair growth....she was surprised too, but doesn't like the side effects either..... I can also see hair increase in the mirror too..... but due to side-effect, wasn't sure it was the drug, but the testicular pain worried me. Now I know. I'm done with this stuff and I don't believe the 2% hype........ If you are lucky enough to have found this forum believe what you are reading here...... I think this drug is dangerous and sorry I had to learn the hard way...... feelings in my genitalia already seem to be changing so I hope I caught it in time..... I've only been on it a little over a month.......and pity the guys who have been taking it for years.......... I fully expect this drug to be withdrawn by the FDA before long...... DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG, PLEASE. | M | 60 | 45 days | 3/13/2007 | 5 | Hair loss | At first, there were no side effects. Now, after taking the drug for nearly 5 years, I've realized that I've essentially lost my sex drive. I can get an erection but never climax. This has caused tension with girlfriend. Also, I have decreased ejaculate. I am worried this will affect my ability to have children. I also have begun treatment for depression and anxiety. | It worked wonders for stopping hair loss. My older brother has not taken Propecia and he has complete loss on his crown and receding hair line. I started once I noticed the recession. I have not receded any more and no loss on the crown. I've had people say my hair looks thicker. However, now that I am older and in a committed relationship, I am thinking of quitting based on teh sexual side effects. | M | 27 | 5 years | 3/12/2007 | 1 | for mpb | this drug messed up everything inside my body. after taking this disaster i have never felt normal again. i lost my sexual desire,my energy,my mental clarity. i have gained additional 13 kilograms while on that drug. i have stopped it for 6 months till now; though i still lack alot of my energy and libido. 6 months and counting, and still no okay. yes i want to spare my hair,but not on the account of my life. | M | 27 | 60 days | 3/9/2007 | 1 | receding hair line | pretty bad acne (considering i hever had acne as a teen) acne began as blackheads on forehead..progressed to more severe acne on cheeks. slight loss of sexual desire and changed hair texture to coarse and dry | don't take it unless you REALLY need it - and even then consult with more than one dr. i just quit a few days ago and hope and pray none of the side effects are long lasting...i should add that people did take notice that my hair looked thicker(but i don't care for thick coarse, unmanageable hair, i prefer my slightly receding hair line to that and acne, and loss of sexual desire) | M | 29 | 8 months | 3/2/2007 | 3 | Hair Loss | Reduced sexual drive, depression, fatigue | Hair loss stopped but resulted in a heavy price to my sex life, relationships, and mood. Think twice before taking it!!! | M | 34 | 3 years | 2/24/2007 | 4 | rapid thinning of hair | I have noticed a rapid decrease in sex and problems getting erection and having orgasm during it. Depression is another strong factor. but nothing that ruins your life. testicle pain but rare. Still have not seen re-growth but hair quality has increased and stopped falling out so rapidly | There is no point to get on here and bash this drug. It is helping thousands of men with hair problems, and the few of you white trash people bashing it are just lame. You may have a problem but that doesnt mean others will. Its just immature. and for you 45+ year old men. stop wasting your money. youre old just let it happen | M | 21 | 4 months | 2/21/2007 | 1 | thinning hair | I just started taking propecia 8 days ago and for first few days was fine.. then i noticed that my head was beginning to get 'fuzzy' and started to feel a bit sick and dizzy.. noticed that my sperm was thick then went like water.. then none at all.. then today (the 8th day) couldnt get hard... and ive NEVER Ever had a problem with that... my penis has shrunk in size and is now starting to hurt! no sexy drive, very fuzzy head.. ive stopped taking the drug! i read some stories bout guys not recovering even after stopping.. hope i do cause to me it seems like i dont have a willy conected to my body.. feels like the pill has almost made it drop off!! | i think the drug works but i think the side effects can be so severe that i just dunno if its worth it... ok if you want no sex life.. but is it worth the risk??? | M | 25 | 8 days | 2/19/2007 |