Badhair Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I’m 43, Used propecia for several years at 1 mg but was very inconsistent, using it maybe 75% of the time Worked well I think because I outlasted my peers. Recently about a year ago I began to have a little bit of urinary incontinence, feeling like I didn’t empty my bladder each time and some mild urine leakage. At that time I was even more inconsistent. Stopping for a week at a time. Freaked me out so I quit about 6 months ago and symptoms stopped. I tried going back on once again and had similar symptoms after about a week and stopped. now my hair feels thinner and I don’t feel as full up top. I wondered if anyone else had similar side effects and if they got better with time ( wondering if my inconsistency recently started it all and that if I just toughed it out eventually was more consistent with taking it, symptoms would improve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member LaserCaps Posted August 10, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted August 10, 2021 6 hours ago, Badhair said: I’m 43, Used propecia for several years at 1 mg but was very inconsistent, using it maybe 75% of the time Worked well I think because I outlasted my peers. Recently about a year ago I began to have a little bit of urinary incontinence, feeling like I didn’t empty my bladder each time and some mild urine leakage. At that time I was even more inconsistent. Stopping for a week at a time. Freaked me out so I quit about 6 months ago and symptoms stopped. I tried going back on once again and had similar symptoms after about a week and stopped. now my hair feels thinner and I don’t feel as full up top. I wondered if anyone else had similar side effects and if they got better with time ( wondering if my inconsistency recently started it all and that if I just toughed it out eventually was more consistent with taking it, symptoms would improve To have side effects all of the sudden, whatever they may be, after years of use? Doubt it. Likely coincidental. I would check with your PCP and find the underlying reason. I would also encourage you, if you decide to stop Propecia, to consider PRP and laser therapy. These can help not only with retention, but also with the reversal of the thinning. Patient Consultant for Dr. Arocha at Arocha Hair Restoration. I am not a medical professional and my comments should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted August 10, 2021 Administrators Share Posted August 10, 2021 I’ve never heard of Propecia causing incontinence. Correlation doesn’t equal causation. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted August 10, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted August 10, 2021 You need to seek advice from your own Dr and maybe a referral to a urologist. It needs professional investigation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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