I Took Propecia for 10 Years, Then Quit 4 Months Ago — Now I Want to Go Back On It

After about ten years of being on Propecia/finasteride I quit four months ago. Before I quit I felt my side effects were minimal: a little anxiety, reduced ejaculate output, loss of morning erections, and some reduced erection stamina. After I quit (cold turkey with assurance from two urologists I would bounce back virtually immediately), I felt a substantial change, specifically a reduction or elimination of side effects. Admittedly it took a scary, long road to get here.

However, despite all of that, the significant hairloss I have suffered has made me regret my decision. I want to go back on but only if I’ll likely regrow what hair I lost or at least increase the density of the hair I have. What do you think I should do? Should I resume the finasteride at a different dosage? Different amounts a week (i.e. once every other day)?

You should talk to your prescribing doctor. I don’t know your medical history and this is a prescription medication. It’s possible a reduction of the dose may provide some benefit and eliminating the side effects, but this is something you and your doctor should discuss.

You needed a good Master Plan before you started it, when you stopped it, and now with the decisions before you, again you need it more than ever. Your doctor should help you with this Master Plan for your future management.