Hair loss prevention treatment using
finasteride: There has been some publicity about persistent
sexual side effects from the use of finasteride (e.g. Propecia, Proscar, Finasta, Finnicar) tablets. The reports correctly state that a small number
of patients can get sexual side effects. What is most controversial
about the reports is a suggestion that the side effects persist for
long periods of time after stopping taking the medication.
In my 14 year experience of prescribing the medication, finasteride, I have never had
a case of persistent side effects after stopping taking the tablet. Nor have
any of my colleagues around the world who prescribe it frequently. Side effects always resolve
soon after stopping the tablet and the chance of side effects
is dramatically reduced if the medication is prescribed 2-3 times per
week instead of every day. This intermittent use of the finasteride is just as effective and removes almost all possibility of
a patient having side effects.
Long term use of finasteride is the cornerstone of therapy designed to prevent or dramatically reduce more hair loss.
It also greatly reduces the need for future hair transplant surgery/surgeries by stabilizing the loss. Most patients get great benefits from the finasteride
medication and I have over 4000 patients in my clinics successfully
taking the drug without any side-effects.
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