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2026-07-27 08:37:20
I was taking finasteride 1 mg for hairloss. Now I am erectile Dysfunction and hyperspeamia. When will these symptoms go I have already Stop the medication. I am worried
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Erectile dysfunction and changes in ejaculation are known side effects of finasteride. The good news is that for most men, these reverse within 1–3 months after stopping the medication. You've done the right thing by stopping it.
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Give it 4–8 weeks — most side effects resolve on their own. Avoid stress about it as anxiety can worsen ED. If no improvement in 2 months, consult me on Practo for further evaluation and management.

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Sexual side Effect will take 1 month or more to disappear

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Stop it....It will revert soon

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Stop finasteride. Problem will resolve over time.

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Side effects of medicine.  Stop it , reverts with time.

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Finasteride block androgen that's why you feel these side-effects. Stop the medicine and its resolved by own in 1 to  3 months.

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Do consult

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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance. Feel free to consult me for further assistance.

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Stop using it .

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Immediately stop

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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I understand this can be worrying, but please don’t panic. Finasteride 1 mg can cause erectile dysfunction and other sexual side effects in some men. In most cases, these symptoms improve after stopping the medication, often within a few weeks to 3 months.
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Kindly wait to watch if the symptoms persist beyond 3 months or are significantly affecting your quality of life, then advice to consult a urologist for a detailed evaluation.
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One word of caution: anxiety, stress, and constantly worrying about sexual performance can themselves contribute to or prolong erectile difficulties. Try not to overthink it, as giving your body and mind time to recover is important.

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