5%) Common (1% to 10%): Abnormal ejaculation, decreased ejaculatory volume, abnormal sexual function
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Finasteride is a medication that can treat male pattern hair loss and enlarged prostate
Finasteride is a generic drug that’s prescribed for male pattern hair loss and benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
Drugs & Medications
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate ( benign nipple discharge; or
Mechanism of Action
Some men who took finasteride for urinary problems (Proscar) or balding (Propecia) have reported permanent sexual side effects such as low sex drive
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Brand name: Proscar
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breast enlargement and tenderness
Blurred vision: Temporary vision disturbances
Hormone changes related to your period, pregnancy, or menopause can also led to temporary blindness
About finasteride Who can and cannot take it How and when to take it Side effects Fertility and pregnancy Taking it with other medicines and herbal supplements Common questions Groin pain is found, especially among people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months, also take Propecia and have Androgenetic alopecia
Recent personalized phase IV studies: There are 38,727 people reported to have side effects when taking Finasteride
Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie
However, some men report persistent sex drive and ejaculation problems after stopping
Some common ways to reduce finasteride side effects in men include following the prescribed dosage, taking the medicine at the same time every day, or taking a lower dosage
Finasteride-induced gynecomastia lower doses are less likely than higher but can occur any dose
Finasteride is associated with a low rate of transient serum aminotransferase elevations, but has yet to be linked to instances of clinically apparent, acute liver injury
If not treated, these deep infections cause a loss of tissue and bone
Other side effects of finasteride include: tenderness or swelling of the breast tissue
anxiety
Therefore, a reduced amount of dihydrotestosterone in the prostate causes it to shrink
chest pain, discomfort, tightness, or heaviness