Hi, I just quit Propecia and have a few questions

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#1

Hi,

I recently went on Propecia for hair loss, and stayed on it for 23 days. I just quit cold turkey two days ago due to headaches and sexual side effects. I’m still experiencing the headaches, though I’ve been able to get some pretty serious hard ons, granted they were all self-induced. Reading some of your stories, I’m very concerned.

I was wondering if anyone who experienced the headaches, which in turn seem to cause slight anxiety and brain fog, could relay some good advice regarding what my recovery may consist of, as i would imagine, if we both experienced the headaches, our systems may be similar. Has anyone who experienced the headaches coming off the drug recovered in a reasonable amount of time?

Also, do you guys see any correlation between length of time taking the drug and lingering sides? I was hoping, as I only took the drug for 23 days, that I would be of less risk… but reading your stories that seems a little premature. I’m hoping my recovery is pretty simple.

The Doc who prescribed this shit to me laughed off the headaches as related to something else, which I think is absurd.

Anyway, this forum has been very helpful considering that these sides have me pretty confused at the moment. I hope to hear from some of you.

Thanks,

J

#2

Unknown, some guys can take it for as little as a few days/weeks and be affected, others don’t get sides for years and then BAM – get hit with them.

Since you’ve only been off 2 days, if you are destined to recover you should see very likely improvements within 1-2 weeks/month, however for others it can take a few months.

As for headaches, some others have reported this, do a search. I myself felt pressure in my head when things went bad after quitting… you should consider getting bloodwork as outliend in Hormones & Bloodtests section to see where you stand, and read the FAQ at top of site for starters.

Good luck.