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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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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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Dr. Anjana Penugondla
Family and Community Medicine Specialist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
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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