Anyone who had eliminated side effects of finasteride with lower dose

[2020]

I was just banned on this forum.

yeah, I reported you many times.

Obviously freedom of speech does not apply here, only insults and promoters of hazardous drugs.

freedom of speech.... you were spewing nonsense! You were doing harm to this forum and that's why you got banned.

[chrisis]

ok.... so if you took Propecia and it worked for you(no side effects), what would be the reason to post about it on the Internet? What would you even say? "Hi, my name is bob and I had no side effects while on Propecia!".... no.

Isn't this exactly what you're doing?

[2020]

ok.... so if you took Propecia and it worked for you(no side effects), what would be the reason to post about it on the Internet? What would you even say? "Hi, my name is bob and I had no side effects while on Propecia!".... no.

However, if you do get side effects you would post about it on the Internet!
You now have questions: are those side effects permanent? should I reduce dosage? what are the alternatives to Propecia?
People with side effects HAVE A REASON to post about it because they need further help.

Is it that hard to believe that millions of people are taking this pill everyday and don't say anything to anyone?

[chrisis]

It's also fact that a lot of men don't like to visit their doctors or talk openly about medical stuff, therefore they may be a large number who stop taking Propecia without reporting the side effects.

There may also be a group of men who think it's a compromise and again, don't report the side effects.

There will be men who don't notice, may think they're just getting old.

Fact of the matter is you're guessing and you don't know enough to advise on the safety of this drug.

[chrisis]

ONLY PEOPLE WITH SIDE EFFECTS COMPLAIN ON THE INTERNET!!!
PEOPLE WITHOUT SIDE EFFECTS STAY QUIET.

This is just not true.

I came to this forum before I even tried the drug. I had no side effects for at least 2 months until I noticed them creeping up on me a few weeks ago. I now acknowledge the side effects as being real and more than placebo. If it was just a placebo effect the side effects would have kicked in when I started taking the drug, NOT 2-3 months later out of the blue.

There will be plenty of people who experience side effects who go to their doctor, rather than post on a forum.

[2020]

So what? A group of people tried to sue McDonalds.

the point is that lawyers will attempt to sue ANYONE if there is a possibility that the other side will settle.

Nobody knows if the 2% figure is right, but indications (and my personal experience) suggest it isn't.

what indications.... some blog?? Do I have to refer you to PubMed again?

I said it before:
ONLY PEOPLE WITH SIDE EFFECTS COMPLAIN ON THE INTERNET!!!
PEOPLE WITHOUT SIDE EFFECTS STAY QUIET.

^ with that in mind, it's understandable why there is so much negative info about this drug. Why can't you understand that?

[chrisis]

every drug is being sued!!

So what? A group of people tried to sue McDonalds.

It's not simply about whether Propecia is going to court, it's about the uncertainty as to the safety of the drug in general. Going to court is part of that investigation and litigation process.

Nobody knows if the 2% figure is right, but indications (and my personal experience) suggest it isn't. Merck have already been wrong about whether the side effects could be permanent in some men, and had to revise their warning label. It's possible they will have to revise it again, if they're lucky enough to keep it on the market.

[StressedToTheBald]

You betray your bias right here. Enough men have experienced side effects to convince this legal firm to publish a pamphlet about it:

http://www.ihlaw.com/content/propecia-lawsuits-0

It's great you've not (yet?) had any side effects (that you've at least noticed), but stop letting your personal experience cloud your ability to think rationally and misinform men who you may inadvertently harm.

And its not the only one.
Here is an excellent article :

http://injurylawsuitnews.com/2012/02/propecia-sexual-side-effects-can-last-a-lifetime/

Propecia Sexual Side Effects Can Last a Lifetime
February 13th, 2012 | Posted in Propecia Lawsuits

A number of patients have been filing Propecia lawsuits after discovering side effects associated with the hair loss drug. These patients have chosen to contact a Propecia lawyer after experiencing long-lasting side effects such as Propecia erectile dysfunction and other sexual side effects associated with the hair loss drug.

Propecia linked to permanent conditions
Propecia, or finasteride, was introduced to the United States’ pharmaceutical market in 1992 as a prostate drug, but was later approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in the treatment of male pattern baldness. As use of the medication became more widespread, more and more men began reporting side effects, including Propecia sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, loss of libido, testicular pain, impaired sexual sensation, and decreased semen output. These conditions can not only have a profound effect on the self esteem of a patient but can also be permanent in many men.

A number of studies have shown a definitive link between Propecia and sexual side effects, and some studies have indicated that almost 40 percent of men could experience Propecia sexual side effects while taking the medication. A 2003 study showed that about half of men who develop sexual side effects associated with Propecia will continue to suffer from them long after they discontinue use of the medication.

Permanent side effects lead to Propecia lawsuits
A number of men have taken steps towards filing Propecia lawsuits, and now drug maker Merck finds itself at the center of a number of plaintiffs seeking compensation for their drug-related side effects. One Propecia lawsuit was brought in 2011 by an Ohio man who began experiencing Propecia side effects after taking the medication in 2001. Paul Richmond, according to the lawsuit filed by his Propecia lawyer, not only experienced sexual side effects but also cognitive impairment and depression, two side effects that have also been linked to Propecia.
Another lawsuit was brought by plaintiff Michael Zocchi, who claims that Merck did not adequately warn patients about the risk of developing erectile dysfunction and other long-lasting conditions.
It is still unclear how many Propecia lawsuits have resulted in settlements from Merck, but the pressure on the drug maker continues to build as more and more Propecia patients become plaintiffs.

[2020]

google these:

Lipitor lawsuit
Advair lawsuit
Viagra lawsuit
.......

every drug is being sued!!

here you go: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bestselling_drugs

try to find a drug without any ongoing lawsuits and active forums where people claim that their lifes were ruined by that drug....

[chrisis]

A couple people on this forum don't mean jack amongst millions

You betray your bias right here. Enough men have experienced side effects to convince this legal firm to publish a pamphlet about it:

http://www.ihlaw.com/content/propecia-lawsuits-0

It's great you've not (yet?) had any side effects (that you've at least noticed), but stop letting your personal experience cloud your ability to think rationally and misinform men who you may inadvertently harm.

[2020]

There are enough of us on these forums to suggest otherwise.

yes but do you know how POPULAR finasteride is??? BRAND NAME PROPECIA alone makes about $400 million a year... god knows how many millions are made from generics.

Millions of people use this drug every day and for the most part they stay quiet about their success. A couple people on this forum don't mean jack amongst millions

[chrisis]

superdudeo, so I'm in the same boat as you exactly! I withdrew nearly a week ago, and I'm waiting for normality.

I wouldn't recommend staying on the drug if you've had side effects.

And I wouldn't recommend listening to people who haven't had symptoms who basically suggest it's psychological or psychosomatic.

There are enough of us on these forums to suggest otherwise.

[25 going on 65]

superdudeo,

Please don't allow StressedToTheBald's fear mongering to worry you. The studies he's referencing are not controlled scientific studies. He has been spamming the forum for weeks with hysterical posts about finasteride, which he has never used.

Anyway, feel free to ask any further questions you may think of.

[2020]

Its a gamble I wouldn't recommend. If You have side effects, stop now and don't play with Your health any more. Both Boston & Washington study, Dr. Traish and Dr. Irwig report that propecia may cause permanent erectile dysfunction and much more - also including high grade prostate cancer.. if permanent ED happens, Dr. Traish relates it with the fact that propecia can change 5-alpha reductase in the brain, and this impact may be permanent - no cure is available ! I'd never gamble with that, its one of the reasons why I never started propecia treatment. Its a hazardous drug that will either get banned or risks and warnings will be upgraded to extreme health hazard level, in order to reflect the reality and latest findings about this drug.

Don't listen to him!!!!! He's a well known troll here

[StressedToTheBald]

Thanks for the prompt reply.

If I gamble on waiting a year to see if they subside could this damage me more in the long term if they don't subside?

Its a gamble I wouldn't recommend. If You have side effects, stop now and don't play with Your health any more. Both Boston & Washington study, Dr. Traish and Dr. Irwig report that propecia may cause permanent erectile dysfunction and much more - also including high grade prostate cancer.. if permanent ED happens, Dr. Traish relates it with the fact that propecia can change 5-alpha reductase in the brain, and this impact may be permanent - no cure is available ! I'd never gamble with that, its one of the reasons why I never started propecia treatment. Its a hazardous drug that will either get banned or risks and warnings will be upgraded to extreme health hazard level, in order to reflect the reality and latest findings about this drug.