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Currently I Am On Finestride For About Three Weeks, And

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Posted on Fri, 15 Jan 2021
Question: currently I am on finestride for about three weeks, and have developed some sexual side effects like low libido, I'm not really concerned it but I am concerned to know will this be permanent?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Finasteride does not have any permanent negative sexual effects

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.

Finasteride is the only approved oral drug for male pattern hair loss. It is safe and effective and has no side effects. A not so uncommon concern of many patients regarding its negative effects on sexual drive requires just reassurance and subsides on continued treatment even though only 1-2% of patient actually experience those side effects. Response to repeated assurance underlies the psychological nature of those side effects rather than due to the drug itself.

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Currently I Am On Finestride For About Three Weeks, And

Brief Answer: Finasteride does not have any permanent negative sexual effects Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern. Finasteride is the only approved oral drug for male pattern hair loss. It is safe and effective and has no side effects. A not so uncommon concern of many patients regarding its negative effects on sexual drive requires just reassurance and subsides on continued treatment even though only 1-2% of patient actually experience those side effects. Response to repeated assurance underlies the psychological nature of those side effects rather than due to the drug itself. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance