I’ve been on propecia for 20 months now and am really thinking of quitting but am afraid of doing so. I know the forum is for those who have actually quit already but I don’t know where else I can ask this.
A few months after starting to take it I noticed the following:
-Moodiness
-General tiredness
-I don’t walk with as much energy, I noticed that sometimes my heel will scuff on the pavement
-I don’t think as fast, and occasionally trip over words.
-I get angry more easily and lately I’ve been feeling more alone.
Hairwise the Propecia has certainly worked for me, and I don’t experience any sexual sides. I have had acne and dry eyes that I think are attributable to it though. Reading this forum, the sides haven’t been as severe as some people (I try to get out as much as possible, I go to gym and play sport).
I feel that I am in a dilemma because I am afraid that if I quit, I will lose my hair and that will trigger depression, self-consciousness and anxiety (I need to stress that if I wasn’t single and 26, the decision would be a lot easier for me). But then I am also afraid of these side effects and the fact that the longer I take it, the more chances of them getting worse.
When I’m with people, especially when drinking, I feel much better and confident, and I think it’s great I still have my hair. But then at other times I just feel down and I can really feel the side effects.
I’m hoping that any comments you can make will help make the decision easier. I’ve talked to my GP but he doesn’t know anything about these side effects being linked to Propecia.
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