I started taking propecia about 2 weeks ago and almost immediately my sex drive went through the roof. I am constantly horny and thinking about sex all the time. From the research I've been doing online propecia should have the exact opposite effect. I've stopped taking the drug a few days ago and my sex drive is returning to normal. Has anyone else had a similar reaction to propecia?

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if they did all men would take propecia. you are the exception.
rtc

Killbyinches,

Ever hear the expression, "Never Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth"? :-).

I agree with RTC. Reported side effects (though rare) include a lessening of the sex drive. You apparently have achieved the opposite effect. As to why however, I couldn't tell you. If you're concerned about it, you may want to speak with a doctor.

Best wishes,

Bill

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I think I had a similar side-effect, though not "through the roof"

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I've been on proscar for 8 months and my sex drive increased also, my girlfriend aint to happy about it though!

Some people find that proscar initially gives them a testosterone surge, hence the increased libido. It will normalise, your socks are safe.

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An increased libido is more likely than experiencing ED from Propecia according to Merk. or at least that's what Rassman says.

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You sure the pill is orange and not Blue??

Well, it certainly never hurt my sex drive

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My pill is orange... and it's destroyed my drive so far. I've been on it for just two full days, and it's already scaring the hell out of me. I'm staying optimistic for the next few months though. If this keeps up, I don't know what I'll do :\

I must say you've very lucky.

LOL you didn't get MrJobi's question
but yeah definitely give it few months to see if things will improve for you and then go from there. also keep taking vitamin B complex, vitamin C and MSMs as that might balance some things out for you. i said it might, so go with all that few months and report back and let us know if things improved for you.
good luck and all the best!

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i had it too but it went away after appx. 2-3 months so my advice is don't give up and give those vitamins a try as i think that's what helped me.

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