I have been using 0.5 mg. avodart once every 4 days for 2 years since my last transplant. I also use 5% rogaine every day. ANY AVODART USERS OUT THERE HAVING SEVERE SIDE EFFECTS MAINLY LOW SEMEN LEVELS AND ERECTION PROBLEMS.I WAS TOLD MY BODY WOULD ADJUST TO THE DRUG BUT IT HAS NOT.. AFRAID TO STOP USING AVODART AS HAIR LOSS WILL PROBABLY RESUME. ANY COMMENTS ABOUT THIS GREATLY APPRECIATED..

I have had no adverse effects from avodart and I have been on it for about three years.

CJ

Yes, if you do stop taking it you will lose the benefits gained. Did youu use Propecia before using Avodart?

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CJS, I used Avodart at .5 mg/day for almost a year and did have the exact side effects to which you refer. I'm 42 and recently quit the Avodart and went back to Propecia/Finasteride. A problem with Avodart use is its' long half life. The recovery or ability to return back to normal will take much longer.

You basically have three choices: Stop the Avodart and go back to Propecia/Finasteride; stop all meds all together or continue Avodart and make an adjustment by obtaining medicinal assistance (Cialis, Viagra etc.) in helping you overcome the side effects. JMO

I was on Avodart for about 2 weeks back in September. I was taking 1.5mm a day and it severely hampered my ability to get and maintain an erection. Now over 3 months later I'm STILL having the problem.

Anyone know what the half-life on this stuff is?

shit! Im staying clear of this stuff. How much more potent is it than fin?

Isn't avodart much more effective than propecia?

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supposed to be, but you better buy a pump and an industrial size bottle of viagra and be cool with that and all of the other sides...

not worth the risk in my opinion.

Mrknned

Avodart really hasn't proved to be that much more effectiuve than propecia.
But it seems to have very mixed results.
Such reports include massive sheds, front hairlines going in a few months, major sexual problems,.....
Recently a study showed that sperm counts were massively reduced long term for a fet test patients.
I can post some stats if you would like.

It appears that many more hair loss sufferers are turning to Avodart (dudasteride) for hair loss before first trying Propecia (finasteride). In my opinion, this is not a good idea. Propecia is less potent and approved as a hair loss treatment. Many hair loss sufferers have great success with this hair loss medication especially when combined with Rogaine 5%. In my opinion, this is the best first course of action to try. Only after trying these medications for a year with no success would I even consider recommending consulting with a physician about Avodart.

But for those who convinced to try Avodart as a hair loss treatment initially, I encourage you to discuss this with a physician beforehand to learn fully about the benefits, limitations, and potential side effects.

Best wishes,

Bill

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