Anyone else quit finasteride after the first dose?

General Discussion
#1

I am terrified after taking my first ‘low dose’ of a 1/4th of a 1.1mg Finasteride tablet. That was 5 days ago. I thought I educated myself enough, but found out soon after that I was terribly wrong. I had no idea that in addition to DHT it could be PERMANENTLY binding to/blocking important neurotransmitters etc. which could be why people suffer permanent side effects even after stopping the medication. I took a low dose because of the DHT inhibition curve graph I’ve seen everywhere.

I’m curious if anyone else has gotten cold feet like I did and stopped after their first day? If so, what was the experience like afteward? I’ve basically been having a non-stop anxiety attack since I took it. I’m VERY healthy, live an active lifestyle and eat well. I’m just terrified that I could’ve done irreversible damage just by taking that fourth of a pill.

So far I haven’t noticed anything besides being restless and having extreme anxiety and slight groin pain (perhaps from ‘testing’ things too much…) I have read a few ‘horror stories’ of men who took a single full 1mg dose and have PFS as well as men that took only 3 days worth of .25 mg and have the syndrome as well. I’m just so worried/anxious, and think the way the drug is described as ‘only blocking DHT’ is completely false advertising and I’m angry about it.

Any comments, I would appreciate SO much.

#2

I did, but it was too late for me. I went down after half a pill. But I had massive testicle pain right away and ended up passing out that night on the floor. Seeing how you didnt really have any immediate side effects or testicle pain, i’d say you’re probably fine. You’re also lucky to figure things out and stop before you went any farther.

#3

I did have very minor and maybe even normal testicular/groin pain but nothing sharp. I’ve mostly had an un-ending anxiety attack from this whole thing which has yet to cease. What other symptoms are lingering for you after taking the single .5mg dose?

#4

The odds are in your favor. Stay off of this site for the time being, it’s only going to freak you out and potentially make things worse. Just try to eat well, maybe work out a little bit, and more importantly RELAX. Don’t think about this issue. If it’s a few months down the line and you’re having issues, then come back and we’ll help you out.

#5

maybe you will not get any side effects every body is different. My friend took for 3-4 months and stopped with out any sides. I took saw palmetto first time in 2006 for 13 days after very bad stomach upset stopped it without any problems.again took for 4 months and stopped after issues. again took but this 3rd time SP did not forgive me.
I suggest you start taking vitamin D3 for 3 -4 months. It will wipe out all the sides. I now believe Vitamin D is the cure/treatment for the sides of fin.

#6

I also took just 0.25 mg of finasteride in the morning and after just 30 mins I was feeling quite “blurry”. After 1 hour when I saw a nice girl I just knew she looked beautiful and all but I didnt feel anything.
Anxiety attacks and etc hit during the night and I couldnt sleep well for 3 nights, not to mention lots of other symptoms. After 1 week I improved significantly.
I can say that now almost 2,5 weeks after I feel better. Maybe (80% recovery), no panic attacks or so which feels so good.
I tried to eat as healthy as I can.
Shrunk penis improved but I dont get as hard yet. long story anyway.

If your symptoms improved during this time at this point, you can be sure it is not permanent. Your body is trying to recover.
I dont dare to say any more because its not even been 1 month yet.
Wish you the best luck, stay strong!

#7

I did stop after looking through this website, but I have already taken 1 mg of propecia, I hope nothing bad happens to me :(. It has been 5 days since I stopped.

I have experiencing weaker morning erections and having a bit of difficulty keeping the little guy up, also less desire for sex. thats it.

#8

Just yesterday I was able to hold long erections !! I think I am now fully recovered! Never touching that piece of crap again in my life!!

#9

That’s good news jazzel70!

#10

If this website just helped someone stay away from this drug then that is an epic success!! I wish I new about this website earlier.

#11

I first tried the drug for 5 days and quit due to sides but recovered in mere days. So, since I figued the risk was fairly low I decided to give every other day a try several weeks later. I took only one dose 7 days ago and haven’t recovered yet, a few days longer than when I was taking it every day. In fact I have prostate pain which I didnt have before, that said I had low ejaculate which seems to be coming back, still have ED though, although I woke up with a chubby this morning/last night (cant sleep properly). There was also some possible changes in the shape of my penis (looked like a mushroom cloud while cranking one out) but it looks pretty normal again. Fuck this drug, so much.

#12

Hey
i also took only two pills of 1 mg and Its been two days since i stopped I have low libido + no morning wood? should I be worried

#13

its been 2 months since i quit that crappy drug right after the first dose…Having every possible side effect…dont know when ill be getting myself back…just hanging on to Hope