Hi doctor, what do you think of this article? https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-courts-secrecy-propecia/ TLDR: The article indicates that Merck appears to have lied about side mental effects of this drug. I have read the article previously. There is nothing to link finasteride to the change in behavior with absolute certainty. This type of change can happen in mental illness […]
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https://www.hairlosslearningcenter.org/topic/merck-makers-of-propecia-caught-lying-for-second-time/3390 This is all speculation at this time; however, it is appearing in many forums as fact. We must wait for the court to go through its process before judging Merck here.
Comment by William Rassman, M.D.: I have been prescribing this drug for years. The problems that is discussed below have generally not been seen in most of my patients. Any drug, ANY DRUG, runs some risks when it impacts your body function like hormones, mood, etc… When you take any pill, you must recognize that […]
Depression is a known potential side effect from Propecia (finasteride). There are actions of the 5AR enzymes in many parts of the body and as it blocks the effect of this enzyme, the effects can be seen everywhere the enzyme exists which does include the brain. The dose of Propecia (1mg) is low so the […]
The official number is 2-3% but the placebo number are almost 2%. In my practice I think that the numbers may be higher, 4-5% range. The reason that you see a lot of complaints on the internet is possibly because you are only hearing from those that have the negative sexual side effects. One of […]
Minoxidil is commonly used world-wide a an inexpensive solution to hair loss and it seems to work for men and women. Minoxidil was originally used for the treatment of high blood pressure but it was not a reliable drug for this purpose. When used for the treatment of hair loss, it can reverse the hair […]
If one doctor says you are not likely balding and another doctor says you are (and may need surgery) it is definitely a confusing situation. You may consider visiting a third doctor for another opinion. You may also consider the motivation behind any recommendation. If we told you that you were not balding, we must […]
The concept of a nocebo (a psychogenic effect of a drug) has been discussed in the various studies which focus on the sexual side effects of the drug Propecia (finasteride). The significant ‘hype’ on the internet, has driven many people to the conclusions that if they take this drug, they will become impotent. As doctors, we must […]
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is one of the many hormones responsible for secondary male characteristics during puberty such as body hair (facial, pubic hair) growth and deepening of the voice. DHT is one of the contributing factors in prostate enlargement as men age. Thus, DHT blocking drugs (Proscar: finasteride 5mg) is sometimes used to treat certain prostate […]
It is always a good idea to keep your doctor informed about your side effects and changes to the medications you are taking. It has been reported that half dose of Propecia should be 70 to 80% as effective as the full dose.
Drugs are not always more effective with increase in dose. So your presumption is wrong. There may be a maximum effective dose and anything above that is a risk for unwanted side effects. Propecia is finasteride in 1mg strength. It has been determined by studies that 1mg is just as effective as 5mg. Taking more […]
I recommend seeing your doctor who prescribed you the medication. Having your doctor examine your breast and having a discussion about side effects associated with the drug. I suppose anything is possible but some things are improbable. Go see a doctor (in person).
It just shows that Internet can be a great source of information as well as mis-information. Thus I advocate seeing a doctor face to face to ask your medical questions. Please point me to the link on this BaldingBlog if you have found a conflicting information on side effects. You can easily do a search […]
If you believe you are having negative side effects, why would you want to continue the medication? The correct action is speaking to you doctor about this. Anything is possible but it seems improbable. Gynecomastia from Propecia use takes several week if not months of use. Finally a Norwood 2 is not generally considered balding […]
Most of the studies on 1-2% sexual dysfunction is derived from the Prosar (finasteride 5mg dose). Taking a smaller dose should give you less side effect but the reported side effect is still around 1-2%. This is taken directly from the MERCK website Propecia insert: “In three controlled clinical trials for PROPECIA of 12-month duration, […]
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