I've been taking 1mg Propecia daily for about 15 years, since it was released in the late nineties, and have had absolutely no side effects.
However, researchers have found minor side effects in approximately 5% of users, and this is well documented on-line.
My HT surgeon has advised me finasteride remains in your system for a few days, so a 1mg dosage every two to three days is adequate.
Reducing your dosage may help eliminate your side effects without hindering performance.
Rob

Rob you are fortunate to have been unaffected by the medication in all those years of usage. However the fact remains that there is no way of knowing prior to starting consumption of Finasteride whether or not you will suffer any sides. Also I think the low % of those who will suffer sides that the manufacturers claim is frankly bs. Look at all the lawsuits pending in the US and the increasing research out there that claims that some users will suffer permanent adverse affects. Anecdotally I can tell you that a close friend of mine's relationship with his partner was wrecked by his usage of the drug. I agree that such cases are probably in the minority all the same. Hopefully a reliable alternative will be available in a few years. Good luck to you. Charlie

2 years and 9 months into using the drug and my manhood rises to the occasion and produces the goods. Why should I stop using the drug if I have no side effects but have good hair?

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FUT 2000 hairline / frontal third grafts with Dr. Feller.
July 27th 2012
*Incredibly positive experience!*


*Propecia March 2010 - Present

*Nizoral 2% shampoo - once a week since October 2012.

*Kirkland 5% Minoxidil foam, twice a day - started January 2013

Seven seas cod liver oil capsules 1 per day - October 2012 to present

Avodart once a week - started March 2013.

((Minoxidil 12.5% cream, once a day- March 2010 - January 2013))

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The stuff is a slow form of chemical castration. Anyone on it and thinking they are having no side effects. I would say them to do a year off and then confirm they are having no sides.

I was the same. I thought i was having no sides with it until i stopped it for a year. Man do you notice the difference once off it. People just get used to the new norm when on it and forget how they felt and how their libido was before starting. Everything still works when on it no question but it dulls the drive and the urge. You will only see that once you come off it.

Yeah I was on it for a year and my libido definitely suffered. Its a bit like how bobilero described it. Everything worked fine but the drive was almost non existent. You dont really notice the side effect until you sit back and think about it. I think is some ways people who use it are in denial of any side effects as they want to keep their hair and the thought of coming off the drug is too risky. Well in my view, the risk is certainly not worth the possibility of keeping some extra hairs. I'm off it now for about a month and my libido is improving but still a way to go, so here is hoping!

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I don't wanna be graphic but over 5 times a day suggests my libido is just fine.

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FUT 2000 hairline / frontal third grafts with Dr. Feller.
July 27th 2012
*Incredibly positive experience!*


*Propecia March 2010 - Present

*Nizoral 2% shampoo - once a week since October 2012.

*Kirkland 5% Minoxidil foam, twice a day - started January 2013

Seven seas cod liver oil capsules 1 per day - October 2012 to present

Avodart once a week - started March 2013.

((Minoxidil 12.5% cream, once a day- March 2010 - January 2013))

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