Starting to have Fin sides (had HT surgery)

[clerksband]

I've been taking Fin for around 8 weeks (started just after for HT surgery) and up until now everything was going fine. Loads slightly more watery, but everything normal.

But this week the loss of libido is very noticeable, no morning wood at all... I’ve been 4 days without an erection or wanting to release. Had to use porn to create an (not very strong) erection and haven’t been easy, my load hasn’t been powerful at all...

Should I stop with the Fin for good? Cold-turkey?

What’s the experience of the ones who stopped at this stage?

Edited January 30, 2019 by clerksband

[Betterhair]

Dude really?? Go to your family physician. This is TMI galore !!

[BaronVonHairline]

Made2Care. Grow the fuck up. This isn't "TMI." This is exactly what this forum is for. And many doctors don't have that much experience with fin and its sides, so he's actually likely to get more detailed answers here, from actual experienced users. And it's easier to discuss here online than face to face with a dr. If you can't handle a little adult discussion, then maybe run off and watch Bambi and eat some milk and cookies till you feel all better. 

 

OP, search around this forum and you should find lots of experience stories. I think given where you're at with it, most people (myself included) would say ride it out. You're at 2 months, give it another couple. Your body may very well adjust and you'll be fine. 

If after another 2-3 months you still feel off, then maybe you can stop, or even try smaller doses--ie- instead of 1mg/day, try 1mg every 3-4 days, or .5mg every other day, etc.

My only specific advice is, if you do decide to stop, taper off rather than cold turkey. Again, there will be varying opinions on here about that, but that's my advice. Cut back to say 1 dose every 3 days for a month, then 2x week for a few weeks, then 1x a week, etc etc.  

 

 

 

[Bill - Seemiller]

Made2care,

I agree completely with the above poster. This community is for individuals to ask genuine questions. If this topic is too embarrassing for you or you are not mature enough to handle it, then perhaps you shouldn’t be here.   But to attempt to humiliate or embarrass a poster for asking a legitimate question is completely uncalled for and inappropriate and will not be tolerated. 

Regards,

Bill

[Melvin- Admin]

Wow that response was totally uncalled for BaronVonHairline, while yes, this forum is about sharing genuine experiences and thoughts. A simple respectful response would have sufficed, there is no need to use profanity either.

[Bill - Seemiller]

@BaronVonHairline,

I appreciate you sticking up for the original poster however, I do suggest being a little less vulgar in the future.   Example, look at my post above. I called him out and told him that if he can’t handle adult conversation then perhaps he shouldn’t be here. But I didn’t use profanity or use any name-calling.   

Please keep me in mind in the future. 

Thanks,

Bill

[Betterhair]

First of all, my apologies to Clerksband. An impulsive response on my part for sure, especially when he is seeking resolution and answers to side effects issue.

Secondly, thank you to the moderators for setting and clarifying the standards which MOST of the time are adhered to by members.

Thirdly, I will not resort to the antics so "eloquently" displaced which prompted this recourse, therefore "no comment" to Baronvonhairlin. 

[BaronVonHairline]

On 2/19/2019 at 2:27 PM, Bill - Managing Publisher said:

@BaronVonHairline,

I appreciate you sticking up for the original poster however, I do suggest being a little less vulgar in the future.   Example, look at my post above. I called him out and told him that if he can’t handle adult conversation then perhaps he shouldn’t be here. But I didn’t use profanity or use any name-calling.   

Please keep me in mind in the future. 

Thanks,

Bill

Fair enough. I just hate to see people chased off the forum when they have legit questions. We're all going through enough insecurity and embarrassment as it is. Asking these questions here is waaaaaay easier than in front of a doctor, and I don't want people deterred from that.

@Made2care - My attempt at being dickishly humorous was perhaps too aggressive. I apologize. 

[Betterhair]

19 hours ago, BaronVonHairline said:

Fair enough. I just hate to see people chased off the forum when they have legit questions. We're all going through enough insecurity and embarrassment as it is. Asking these questions here is waaaaaay easier than in front of a doctor, and I don't want people deterred from that.

@Made2care - My attempt at being dickishly humorous was perhaps too aggressive. I apologize. 

Thank you for your apology. All is good man!

[Al - Moderator]

If you are taking 1mg per day then try reducing to .5mg per day and/or you can also try taking 2 days off from it each week such as taking it Monday to Friday and not taking it Saturday and Sunday.

 

[pkipling]

OP - As suggested, be open to experimenting with different doses/frequency, but also be mindful not to act too hastily in regards to any perceived sides. There can be value in letting your body adjust to a medication, and often just giving it a few weeks to work itself out is beneficial. 

On another note, I'm impressed with the maturity that developed in this thread in terms of not only holding each other and the forum to certain standards, but a willingness on all sides to take responsibility and own anything that was brought to the space that didn't serve the thread. 

[clerksband]

A quick update: I decided to stop taking Fin. I didn't quit cold-turkey but slowly tappering off and now I do not take it anymore. Have to say that the sides are mostly gone. Hard to say whether I'm 100% back or more like 75/80%. The thing is, I feel a lot better overall now than when I took Fin. Glad I made that choice.

[pkipling]

On 4/9/2019 at 8:15 AM, clerksband said:

A quick update: I decided to stop taking Fin. I didn't quit cold-turkey but slowly tappering off and now I do not take it anymore. Have to say that the sides are mostly gone. Hard to say whether I'm 100% back or more like 75/80%. The thing is, I feel a lot better overall now than when I took Fin. Glad I made that choice.

I'm glad this is working out for you. I also stopped taking it, which can be a controversial decision around here at times... but I'm really glad I trusted my gut. You gotta do what works best for you. Either decision comes with certain risks, and we get to weigh the pros and cons of either choice and make the decision we feel most comfortable with. 

[Thisisnotatest333]

everyone gets their libido down from time to time. You cant be horny every single day..4 days is not enough to say its sides..

[maxgraft]

On 4/19/2019 at 12:18 PM, pkipling said:

I'm glad this is working out for you. I also stopped taking it, which can be a controversial decision around here at times... but I'm really glad I trusted my gut. You gotta do what works best for you. Either decision comes with certain risks, and we get to weigh the pros and cons of either choice and make the decision we feel most comfortable with. 

In your signature it says finasteride 1.25 mg daily since by 2014. If that’s not the case anymore? Why stop now suddenly?

[pkipling]

On 12/13/2019 at 5:03 PM, maxgraft said:

In your signature it says finasteride 1.25 mg daily since by 2014. If that’s not the case anymore? Why stop now suddenly?

Updated! I stopped a couple years ago actually and didn't realize that was still in my signature, so thanks for pointing it out. I started experiencing mild side effects and went back and forth with the decision for a while before finally pulling the plug. I felt it was the right decision for me. 

[clerksband]

I'm the original poster, so I figure I should update my situation. I'm almost a year out of taking Fin and I 100% think it was the right decision. The sides disappeared after a few weeks for the most part, and then a few months later they were completely gone. My sex drive / quality of erections / ejaculation and everything is a good as ever. 

Also, I didn't notice my hair falling or in worse shape than before. I still take Rogaine, though.

[Melvin- Admin]

6 hours ago, clerksband said:

I'm the original poster, so I figure I should update my situation. I'm almost a year out of taking Fin and I 100% think it was the right decision. The sides disappeared after a few weeks for the most part, and then a few months later they were completely gone. My sex drive / quality of erections / ejaculation and everything is a good as ever. 

Also, I didn't notice my hair falling or in worse shape than before. I still take Rogaine, though.

Thanks for updating us, I stopped taking finasteride over a decade ago. My hair is still doing good.

[ked]

On 12/20/2019 at 6:11 PM, Melvin-Moderator said:

Thanks for updating us, I stopped taking finasteride over a decade ago. My hair is still doing good.

Could you please tell me what are you using right now? did you notice any changes after stopping Fin!!

[clerksband]

I personally haven't noticed any changes in my hair after stopping taking Fin. I still take Rogaine, though.

[Marco Van Basten]

On 12/20/2019 at 6:11 PM, Melvin-Moderator said:

Thanks for updating us, I stopped taking finasteride over a decade ago. My hair is still doing good.

Hi Melvin,

If you don't mind me asking, what suplplements (if any) do you take?

Im planning on a HT later this year and currently take saw palmetto, biotin and multi vitamins