Do We Know Everything About Long Term Finasteride Use?
Hello,
My question in in regards to potential long term side-effects of finasteride/propecia? I was perusing an article on the internet about the possibility of the long term side effect of it. Then a doctor commented in an article that he questioned the prolonged use of finasteride and said something to the effect of “remember phen, fen?” and we don’t know the potential long term side effects of finasteride yet.So, did this doctor make a “blanket” statement or do we not yet know all we need to know about propecia?
I’m the kind of guy that doesn’t like to take medication unless there’s something “wrong with me”. So is this safe to start taking? I just didn’t like the reference made to phen fen. Thanks in advance.
Does anyone know everything about anything? The answer must be obvious, so even after 13 years on the market, there could still be surprises. They may not be all bad however, as there are always some good that comes out of such medications. In this case, we know that cancer of the prostate risks are reduced with steady use of the finasteride 5mg dose and many experts think that this will spill over with the 1mg dose. Cancer of the prostate and preventing hair loss (or slowing it) should be considered against the down side risks, of course.
We each need to make these judgments, but over and over again I hear men tell me that they WON’T take pills. Just the other day a 28 year old man demanded that I point him to an herbal for preventing hair loss with an emphasis on “certainty” motivating him. As he was demanding my herbal recommendations, I thought, “I am but a poor doctor giving advice, so please be reasonable with such questions.”
I was scared of fin too.. started it and never had a problem except great hair. It’s great.
Herbs can be just as dangerous or moreso than prescription medication. The difference is presicriptions need to have full disclosure so you know what to expect. Herbs dont have any safety regulations surrounding them.. we dont know what we’re getting and what harm its causing. For example, peppermint and licorice root tea are known to reduce testosterone greatly but also cause impotence as found in some studies.. Where are the safety labels on these teas that are so freely available??? People are so willing to go to herbal when we only hear ‘positive benefits’ rather than the whole story. Herbal Business is dangerous
Reduced cancer of the prostate risk, however possibly more aggressive tumors if the cancer does occur.
And I don’t believe there is a study with regards to fertility and long term use of finasteride.