Senior Member mikeey Posted February 18, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted February 18, 2015 Guys there is a growing evidence that Propecia/Finasteride is Now Clearly Linked to severe depression in Men , I think this is crucial to know from actual users , and How many of you have had issues with symptoms linked to depression after starting Propecia "? As far as research goes there has been a growing evidence of this in a Higher Percentage of Men , But as you know the Big Drug Companies would never let us know and Publish studies that are sponsored by them . I think we should all put in our experience here , as this forum is widely Read internationally and is of immense Help to our Community of Hair Loss ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BigP Posted February 18, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted February 18, 2015 Ok just to kick things off. I started losing hair when I was 20 and went from a popular guy, confident around girls to some who lost confidence at an early part of his life. So I was already quite depressed before I started propecia as I was always hiding under a hat. With propecia I noticed that in the first 6 months I had developed a very very strong temper. I snapped at the littlelest of things and was a ball of anger. However I am not sure how much that was down to propecia but perhaps was also a combination of working long hours at an investment bank, alcohol and little sleep. So in my opinion I think there some physiological factors that cause your body to react to changing testosterone levels, but I think your lifestyle and self-confidence plays a major part into how much that physiological effect is amplified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Gram Posted February 18, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted February 18, 2015 My two cents: baldness is often closely associated with depression. I've never had any sides from fin, and am now giving dutasteride a try. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KO Posted February 18, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted February 18, 2015 Yep, I think MPB may also be linked with depression.... 3382 FUE Lupanzula http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/185463-3382-grafts-lupanzula.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hairisimportant Posted February 18, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted February 18, 2015 Hi, I am currently on fin for about 6 months. I havent had any kind of depression so far, and i think i wont be too. I believe its all in your head how you feel about yourself Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member FUE2014 Posted February 19, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted February 19, 2015 For the millions of guys fin has helped, I am sure it has made them less depressed, if anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rawkerboi Posted February 19, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted February 19, 2015 2 years on Fin! No side effects!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Profoam Posted February 20, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted February 20, 2015 17 years on Fin with no sides, age 45 and Libido like an 18 year old. I have actually been on 5 mg of Fin for past 3 years. Last HT was 2006 and I have as much if not more hair today using Fin and Foam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James32 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Hey guys, FWIW, I recently had to quit Propecia because of sides, both sexual and psychological. The sexual side effects didn't bother me so much (although they were noticeable), but like BigP, I also found that both my temper and anxiety levels were extremely high on the drug. I also found myself feeling unusually depressed and forgetful. All of these symptoms were interfering with my studies. I stopped taking fin and started feeling myself again after about 2-3 weeks. As a hair loss preventative, there's no doubt that fin worked for me - I sometimes think about going back on (out of desperation), but I just can't bring myself to take another pill - currently researching alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mikeey Posted March 18, 2015 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 18, 2015 well i think a lot of information i have read on the internet point to a very STRONG link between Propecia and Depression / Anxiety . We cannot deny this fact . Its not always in your Head , sometimes its REAL . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Profoam Posted March 18, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 18, 2015 well i think a lot of information i have read on the internet point to a very STRONG link between Propecia and Depression / Anxiety . We cannot deny this fact . Its not always in your Head , sometimes its REAL . Easy solution..............don't use fin I can say one thing , losing my hair at age 24 sure made me depressed. Regaining it through drugs and surgery cured that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member RanDave Posted March 19, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 19, 2015 Hi, I think that any man who is losing his hair is suffering from depression and it is not due to Propecia, it is due to the stress that we all experience, low self-esteem, and feeling that you are not attractive anymore. I was very depressed when I noticed that I started losing my hair. However, when I started the treatment with finasteride, my mental state has significantly improved as the results I get from taking this medication really make me happy. I don't know what the studies show, it is just my own experience and opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Profoam Posted March 19, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2015 Hi,I think that any man who is losing his hair is suffering from depression and it is not due to Propecia, it is due to the stress that we all experience, low self-esteem, and feeling that you are not attractive anymore. I was very depressed when I noticed that I started losing my hair. However, when I started the treatment with finasteride, my mental state has significantly improved as the results I get from taking this medication really make me happy. I don't know what the studies show, it is just my own experience and opinion. I started losing my hair in 1992. I was depressed years before PROPECIA was even available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James32 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I've just searched 'Propecia and depression' in Google Scholar - quite a few papers suggest a link between the use of finasteride and depressive symptoms, although these studies seem to be quite small. Apparently finasteride has the potential to modify neuroactive steroid levels and in animal models at least, appears to alter neurosteroid metabolism in the brain - the link between the use of propecia and depression seems to be quite well established/accepted in the scientific literature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Profoam Posted March 19, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) I've just searched 'Propecia and depression' in Google Scholar - quite a few papers suggest a link between the use of finasteride and depressive symptoms, although these studies seem to be quite small. Apparently finasteride has the potential to modify neuroactive steroid levels and in animal models at least, appears to alter neurosteroid metabolism in the brain - the link between the use of propecia and depression seems to be quite well established/accepted in the scientific literature. Then don't use Propecia, problem solved All drugs have a long list of POSSIBLE side effects Edited March 19, 2015 by Profoam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted March 19, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2015 Though I'm sure you're all aware, just wanted to throw out the following disclaimer: Any individual experiencing side effects after starting finasteride should go speak with the doctor who prescribed the medication. If the medication was obtained from a different source, scheduled an appointment with your primary care doctor and discuss the drug and the potential side effects. "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member RanDave Posted March 23, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted March 23, 2015 People respond differently to the treatment and some may have side effects, others not. Surely, any unusual condition should be reported to your doctor, however as it is commonly reported, the majority of side effects pass away with some time (1-2 months). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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