My Question Can Finestride Turn Permanent?

Posted on Tue, 25 Mar 2025

Question: Hello recently I've been on finestride for about a month now, and have experience mild sexual side effects. My question can this turn permanent?

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Maybe

Detailed Answer:
Hi D,

What dosage are you on? The side effects will probably subside if the dose is reduced. What other treatments for prostate hyperplasia have you tried

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (1 hour later)

Sorry it's 1mg for hair lost

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is a well known side effect

Detailed Answer:
Hi again D,

Erectile dysfunction is a well known side effect to finasteride. If you stop the treatment, the erectile dysfunction will subside. There is also the possibility of trying Cialis or some such if you absolutely must stay on the finasteride.

Hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any further questions.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee