What Causes Erectile Dysfunction After Taking Finasteride?

Posted on Sat, 29 Oct 2016

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Sat, 29 Oct 2016 Answered on

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Question : I am a 27 yrs old male.I took finasteride tablets for almost 18 months for my hair problem now i am facing erectile dysfunction and semen is watery.Its been a month since i stopped taking the tablet but still no improvement.should i visit a doctor or will it slowly recover.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Try Tadalafil 10 mg daily

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query
Though it may recover in some time, Still I suggest to try tab Tadalafil 10 mg for 3 weeks Finasteride reduces level of testosterone so get your testosterone line level checked
Dr Saatiish Jhuntrraa

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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (1 hour later)

Thank you doctor for your response

do i need prescription from a doctor to get tadalafil and to check testosterone levels?

does tadalafil cause any side effects

Answered by Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is a safe drug

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You may need a prescription. For testosterone, generally labs follow a prescription so you can visit a local doctor for the duel purpose
It can have side effects like headaches, backaches, gastric problems but are not serious . Only to be avoided if someone is taking nitrates for heart problem
Dr Saatiish Jhuntrraa

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar