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Posted on Sun, 26 Jan 2020
Question: Hello, recently I've been put on finasteride for about a month. I've used it on and off due to side effects. The first week i took it for two days then stop due to side effects. Waited ten days later tried again at a lower dose at half the tablet for one day, then quit due to side effects. Then when i ask a doctor, they suggest this could be in my head since these side effects are to soon. I don't want to lose my hair, but i do suffer from anxiety attacks, so o thought this could all be in my mind. So then i waited fourteen days for the side effects of going away then tried 30 days again after the second time for three days then stop due to side effects. It's the 11th day, and the side effects are still active, can this be permanent?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Erectile Dysfunction could be due toAnxiety .

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for query .

You have symptoms of Ed after taking Fenesteride for a short course of time which you attribute to be due to side effect of Fenesteride .

Normally sexual dysfunction side effects are noticeable after a long term use of Fenesteride .The Ed symptoms that you have are most likely to be due to Anxiety .

Please consult qualified Psychiatrist for counselling and necessary treatment.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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Hello, Recently I've Been Put On Finasteride For About A

Brief Answer: Erectile Dysfunction could be due toAnxiety . Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for query . You have symptoms of Ed after taking Fenesteride for a short course of time which you attribute to be due to side effect of Fenesteride . Normally sexual dysfunction side effects are noticeable after a long term use of Fenesteride .The Ed symptoms that you have are most likely to be due to Anxiety . Please consult qualified Psychiatrist for counselling and necessary treatment. Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.