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Currently On Finestride For About Three Weeks And Feel Like I Have Sexual Effect, Is This Permanent?

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Question : currently on finestride for about three weeks and feel like I have sexual effect, is this permanent?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Regarding finasteride and sexual drive

Detailed Answer:
hello,

Finasteride does not usually interfere with sexual drive but in those very few in whom it does, the reduction in libido is temporary and resolves with dis continued treatment.

Hope I have answered your query.Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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Currently On Finestride For About Three Weeks And Feel Like I Have Sexual Effect, Is This Permanent?

Brief Answer: Regarding finasteride and sexual drive Detailed Answer: hello, Finasteride does not usually interfere with sexual drive but in those very few in whom it does, the reduction in libido is temporary and resolves with dis continued treatment. Hope I have answered your query.Let me know if you need any more assistance.