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Some Sexual Side Effects Like Low Libido
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Fri, 25 Dec 2020
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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?
Brief Answer:
Finasteride does not have any permanent negative sexual effects
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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
Finasteride does not have any permanent negative sexual effects
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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