Is Propecia Making My Penis Tingle?

Hello Doctor,

I am a 22 year old male with NW3… but I’m likely heading towards a NW6. I was recently prescribed Propecia to help combat my hairloss, I don’t seem to have any side effects, However, but my Penis “tingles” during most of the day. This is not listed as a side effect… but could this be because of Propecia?

I have to say that your website is a great service to balding men everywhere, but other sites that promote fear of Propecia have made me worry about it. How can you tell if a side effect is real, or just in your head? I have a habit of over-thinking things.

I’ve not heard of Propecia use and penis tingling. I would suggest you have it checked out with the physician who prescribed it to you. How long have you been taking the medication?

As for how to tell if a side effect is real or all in your head… well, that’s not easy. And as I’ve said before, the power of suggestion is well documented. Rather than focusing on the rare negatives, try focusing on the overwhelming positives.