Thanks to Joe and Terry Graedon...

General Discussion Media & Awareness
#1

In their nationally syndicated newspaper column (The People’s Pharmacy) this week, our friends Joe and Terry Graedon (who also have a nationally-syndicated radio show) once again warn against the dangers of finasteride:

Q: I have to get up three or four times a night to pee. My doctor tells me that it is a benign prostate problem, but there is nothing benign about it because I often have a hard time getting back to sleep. I was prescribed terazosin, but it has not helped enough to make a difference. My doctor doesn’t know what else to suggest. Any ideas?

A: Several other medications might work, including finasteride (Proscar) or tadalafil (Cialis). Unfortunately, finasteride has been linked to long-lasting negative sexual side effects. Some men report low libido, erectile problems or less satisfying orgasms (Journal of Sexual Medicine, November 2012).

The full column here:

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Please comment and let Joe and Terry know that you appreciate them spreading the truth about finasteride.

#2

More thanks to nationally syndicated columnists Joe and Terry Graedon.

This from their latest column:

Q: Taking Avodart triggered the onset of both erectile dysfunction and reduced ejaculate for me. I took it for two years; my prostate did not shrink, but my penis did.

These sexual side effects linger. Five years later, I still have ED and low ejaculate. The symptom of frequent nightly urination, however, has ceased to be a problem. Will the sexual side effects ever go away?

Answer: Medications that shrink the prostate include dutasteride (Avodart) and finasteride (Proscar). These drugs are prescribed to treat symptoms of benign prostate enlargement. Lower-dose finasteride (Propecia) also is prescribed for male pattern baldness.

A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine (November 2012) reported persistent sexual side effects in men who took finasteride. These included reduced sexual arousal, lower ejaculate volume, erection difficulties and inability to reach orgasm. The study subjects also complained of smaller penis size and reduced sensation. It is not clear how long these complications may last. Dutasteride is likely to have similar side effects (Urology, March 2014).

The full column here – and in a slew of other papers:

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Please express your thanks to the Graedons via comments on the story page.