Welcome to propeciahelp.com
READ THE FAQ HERE: viewtopic.php?t=7
This group was created for men experiencing PERSISTENT side effects from the hair loss and prostate drug Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar, generics), “persistent” being side effects that are still present several MONTHS or YEARS AFTER quitting the drug.
Although this forum is meant for men that QUIT Finasteride and are still experiencing side effects, we definitely welcome expert medical advice from bodybuilders, doctors, former Fin users and those that have succesfully treated/recovered from the drug’s effects.
New members - after registering an account, we highly recommend filling out the following questionnaire and posting your responses in the Member Profiles section – viewforum.php?f=3 – to help get people acquainted with your history with the drug.
COPY AND PASTE THE FOLLOWING INTO YOUR OWN PERSONAL PROFILE POST, then answer the questions.
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How did you find this forum?
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What is your current age, height, weight?
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Do you excercise regularly? If so, what type of excercise?
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What type of diet do you eat (vegetarian, meat eater, raw, fast-food/organic healthy)?
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Why did you take Finasteride (hair loss, BPH, other)?
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For how long did you take Finasteride (weeks/months/years)?
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How old were you when you started Finasteride?
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How old were you when you quit?
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How did you quit (cold turkey or taper off)?
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What type of Finasteride did you use – Propecia, Proscar, Fincar or other generic?
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What dose did you take (eg. 1 mg/day, 1 mg every other day etc.)?
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How long into your use of Finasteride did you notice the onset of side effects?
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What side effects did you experience while on the drug that have yet to resolve since discontinuation?
Put an X beside all that apply:
Sexual
[ ] Loss of Libido / Sex Drive
[ ] Erectile Dysfunction
[ ] Complete Impotence
[ ] Loss of Morning Erections
[ ] Loss of Spontaneous Erections
[ ] Loss of Nocturnal Erections
[ ] Watery Ejaculate
[ ] Reduced Ejaculate
[ ] Inability to Ejaculate / Orgasm
[ ] Reduced Sperm Count / Motility
Mental
[ ] Emotional Blunting / Emotionally Flat
[ ] Difficulty Focusing / Concentrating
[ ] Confusion
[ ] Memory Loss / Forgetfullness
[ ] Stumbling over Words / Losing Train of Thought
[ ] Slurring of Speech
[ ] Lack of Motivation / Feeling Passive / Complacency
[ ] Extreme Anxiety / Panic Attacks
[ ] Depression / Melancholy
Physical
[ ] Penile Tissue Changes (narrowing, shrinkage, wrinkled)
[ ] Penis curvature / rotation on axis
[ ] Testicular Pain
[ ] Testicular Shrinkage / Loss of Fullness
[ ] Genital numbness / sensitivity decrease
[ ] Weight Gain
[ ] Gynecomastia (male breasts)
[ ] Muscle Wastage
[ ] Muscle Weakness
[ ] Joint Pain
[ ] Dry / Dark Circles under eyes
Misc
[ ] Prostate pain
[ ] Persistent Fatigue / Exhaustion
[ ] Stomach Pains / Digestion Problems
[ ] Constipation / “Poo Pellets”
[ ] Vision - Acuity Decrease / Blurriness
[ ] Increased hair loss
[ ] Frequent urination
[ ] Lowered body temperature
[ ] Other (please explain)
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What (if any) treatments have you undertaken to recover from your side effects since discontinuation of the drug?
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If you have pre or post-Finasteride bloodtests, what hormonal changes have you encountered since discontinuing the drug (pls post your test results in the “Blood Tests” section and link to them in your post)?
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Anything not listed in the above questions you’d like to share about your experience with Finasteride?
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Tell us your story, in your own words, about your Finasteride usage and side effects experienced while on/off the drug.
Thank you for your cooperation. We hope that you will find the answers you are looking for here. If you are considering taking Finasteride in any form, please visit the following sites:
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We hope you will reconsider your decision to use this drug, especially for cosmetic (hairloss) purposes.