Hi I just stopped propecia about 4 days ago after being on it for like 11-12 years…I never really had any sexually side effect symptoms but have been having problems with anxiety and depression. My question is does everyone that stops this drug go through the crash and will I get worse and should I just stay on the drug if I am going to get worse? I started this drug when I was a teenager to so not sure if I total screwed up my life.
Thanks
Not everyone goes through the crash. If you didn’t have sexual sides you should be ok but no guarentee. Anxiety and depression seem easier to treat with diet and exercise than the sexual sides.
Had SEVERE depression, anxiety, insomnia, and muscle twitching for roughly 10-17 months OFF propecia. These side effects are the only ones that have resolved themselves “somewhat” not completely. The sexual/physical sides remain.
Like SA said most people don’t crash which is why there are only thousands of guys on here and not millions.
I crashed like a formula 1 into concrete wall… I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again I did not sleep or eat for 3-4 days, and did not get out of bed during that time except to piss and drink a couple glasses of water. 19 almost 20 months off the crap now and I have just started in the past couple months to be able to operate on a somewhat human level again. Hopefully your not as bad off but it can take awhile to start feeling better even just mentally.
Hi guys, I’m a new member myself and have been taking propecia for roughly 9 years. I didnt have any problems, but last week 7/22, i read an articlethat made me want to stop right there. i then read that my body might crash if i stop cold turkey. so, i decided to take it every third day. this is when i noticed problems.
my right genital was sensitive and had discomfort. it felt like something was happening down there. I couldnt get it up for the first time on 7/29. I then tried 7/30, and was successful in an erection -although i dont believe it was rock hard. I then tried in evening to double check that day, and it was a struggle to get erect, but I did after like 5 min -again, not rock hard. I have feelings in my genitals and penis, but now i dont know whether to just stop using propecia altogether befoe it gets worse, or is this my “crash”? can anyone tell me if i should stop already or continue with decrease usage. man, i really want to stop this. any advice would help. i’ll post my profile in a sec. just want to post this asap
Here’s some info which may be of help in your decision:
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I’d suggest weening off since you’ve been on it for 9 years.
hi mew, i forgot to mention that i havent been feeling that discomfort in my balls (for lack of a better word) since yesterday, which is a good sign i guess. my penis sometimes shrivels to cold state, and other times stays at normal falcis state.
was that my crash? my ed issues and discomfort in my right testicle? for some reason, i want to get off it already bc i think i may save myself from more harm. its wierd, never had a prob before until i read a scary article on it 7/22, and then started worrying about it. i’m not sure if its in my head. its just that i remeber feeling some wierd sensations in the night time when i lowered my dosage. god, i’m scared.
Well if that’s the case perhaps you are experiencing psychosomatic issues. I can tell you for a fact the symptoms of androgen deprivation are very real for most men who have major longterm issues.
If I were you I’d step away from this site and stop worrying and see what happens over coming weeks if you decide to quit. If you find things improve and stay that way, you will have your answer. If things get worse within weeks of quitting, and continue to do so, then consider posting.
It’s amazing how someone can take Finasteride from 17 years old and stay on it for 12 years without suffering any sexual side effects and others can take just a few doses and it destroys them sexually and shrinks the penis.
Chapat, I think you’ll be ok. You’re best off just getting off the drug and carrying on with your normal life. If anything major happens, come back to the forum.