Regular Member jj250 Posted June 22, 2003 Regular Member Share Posted June 22, 2003 I have been taking 1 mg finasteride for 8 months and it has helped me considerably in the crown. But the last few months my libido has dropped significantly. I hate to get off the drug because it has helped me, but the libido issue is obviously a problem. What can I do? Lower the dosage? Take a supplement to offset the libido lowering finasteride? Can you take Viagra while on finasteride? I appreciate your help! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jj250 Posted June 22, 2003 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 22, 2003 I have been taking 1 mg finasteride for 8 months and it has helped me considerably in the crown. But the last few months my libido has dropped significantly. I hate to get off the drug because it has helped me, but the libido issue is obviously a problem. What can I do? Lower the dosage? Take a supplement to offset the libido lowering finasteride? Can you take Viagra while on finasteride? I appreciate your help! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vocor1 Posted June 22, 2003 Share Posted June 22, 2003 jj250: I would try lowering the dosage. It is possible that you'll get the same benefits and avoid those crappy side effects. That's what I would try first. NW experimented with changing his dosages and has some really good posts on his experiences. He didn't have libido issue as I recall, though. I'd ask a doctor about Viagra. I hear it is a very safe drug, so that tells me that it doesn't interact with other drugs. But a doctor would know for sure. vocor1 Knowledge is Power If the worst question is the one never asked, then the worst answer is the one never shared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jj250 Posted June 26, 2003 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 26, 2003 Thanks Vocor. Anyone else have any thoughts on this? Please help. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NW Posted June 26, 2003 Senior Member Share Posted June 26, 2003 My observations: Often guys have increased libido for the 1st 4-6 months or so, then things stabilize, or the opposite, a decreased libido, then things stabilize. I have taken Propecia .5 mg daily, for 3+ years and can say I can notice a slight difference also - slightly less drive - but I had slightly more drive when I 1st started ??., but even now, not enough change to interefere with the "act" itself. I would suggest trying a lower dose before quiting altogther, when I quit Propecia, I started losing hair again, especially in the crown. Alot of men only take 1/2 dose with good results, including me. On the lighter side: Go 1/2 dose for 6 months - find the hottest strip club and asess the results. Honestly speaking libido itself varies widely on any guy even those not on any drug, and even by season, I like the strip club test !! a legit excuse to paint the town !! Good Luck ! NW [This message was edited by NW on June 26, 2003 at 02:56 PM.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jj250 Posted June 27, 2003 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 27, 2003 Thanks NW. I use proscar and cut it into five 1 mg pieces. Instead of taking it daily, I will take 1mg every other day and see if it helps. You think this will work ok? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Foreigner Posted June 27, 2003 Regular Member Share Posted June 27, 2003 How do you cut the pill in five? I have a pill cutter and I can only cut it in 4. The pill is so small! Let me know, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jj250 Posted June 28, 2003 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 28, 2003 First I cut the pill in half. I try to cut it so that one half is a little bigger than the other. I cut the bigger half in thirds and the smaller half in half again, yielding 5 pieces. Maybe I have a good pill cutter because it's not that hard, at least after you get the hang of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Foreigner Posted June 30, 2003 Regular Member Share Posted June 30, 2003 Thanks for the response I guess I'll keep my 4 pieces and take them every other day. No side effects yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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