Only 2 pills

General Discussion
#1

Dear Forum,

I started taking propecia two and a half week ago, and stopped after the second as immediately I experienced sexual problems. I’m 21 and so such had never happened to me before, I immediately suspected the drug of course. It wasn’t outright impotence, but a for of erectile dysfunction. It came less willingly, was less hard and lasted shorter.

I panicked and visited some websites that confirmed my suspicions and probably made me worry more. But eventually I can’t say I was in utter distress because it had only been 2 dosages. And the package said the effects would disappear immediately.

But a week didn’t help much. After another half a week it was slightly better, but even now, two and half a week further, it feels as bad as the first week.

Other than the ED I also had some problems with itch, but they were very minor.

Also I’m aware that anxiety will enhance anything to any extent, but I certainly feel as if I’m on top of my panic. I’ve sort of ruled it out as a cause because it feels stupid to worry about worrying, and I get the idea that the effect won’t be there if you’re conscious of the hazards of anxiety. But it’s probably way less convenient than that.

Anyway, my questions are obvious,

  • how long should I give this before it should start being what it was?

  • Is this utterly psychological if I’ve only taken 2 pills, it seems so horribly little to get me into this distress.

  • Are the 2 pills sufficient for these effects?

  • Is there anything I can and should do before I start to seriously consult my physician?

Well, and any other advice will be taken to heart of course.

Thank all you have read in advance for any reactions. I’ll keep you posted on my recovery (if that happens) too I suppose.

– Moreso

#2

IMHO its unlikely 2 pills are the cause of your problems. I think maybe it could be the pills at first, but now my guess is that its only psychological.

IF it really is the pills, give it a month or two before you start to worry. Try not to focus on the problem and see if it dosnt improve on its own.

All the best,

JH

#3

i agree with what legenden said. Don’t worry too much yet.
however, i only took 20 pills (and i realize that’s 10 times your amount) and i thought that was insanely little. Yet here I am, nine months later, still struggling a lot. So i wouldn’t rule out the possibility that it actually is those two pills no.

#4

While trying to stay positive is important, I fully belieive that two pills could cause his problems. The reason I say this is because I noticed I felt shocking even after the second dose and I still feel the same way…kinda sick and with all sexual sides.

But then it is early days and you are more than likely to bounce back. I say the above only to deter other people from thinking they can just try one or two and “wing it”. I think this drug is just too potent to risk it.