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Can Finasteride Be Taken For Erectile Dysfunction?

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Posted on Mon, 26 Oct 2015
Question: I am taking finasteride for erectile and bladder problems seems to be going in reverse. Is this the right medication??
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Sexual dysfunction had always been a controversy with Finasteride.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX XXXXXXX
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.

It does not seem to be strange.Finasteride had always been in controversy for its sexual dysfunction problems.Though,erectile dysfunction could not be established with confidence.However,quality of serum impaired because of the effects of the drug had been an issue of concern.Erectile dysfunction had also been mentioned over the years in multiple reports.

If the problems are troublesome for you,please discuss with the treating doctor to switch to alternative medication.

If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
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Can Finasteride Be Taken For Erectile Dysfunction?

Brief Answer: Sexual dysfunction had always been a controversy with Finasteride. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX XXXXXXX Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com. I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query. It does not seem to be strange.Finasteride had always been in controversy for its sexual dysfunction problems.Though,erectile dysfunction could not be established with confidence.However,quality of serum impaired because of the effects of the drug had been an issue of concern.Erectile dysfunction had also been mentioned over the years in multiple reports. If the problems are troublesome for you,please discuss with the treating doctor to switch to alternative medication. If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up. Regards Dr.Ajay Panwar, MD,DM(Neurology)