Finasteride aka Propecia causes cancer among other things...

[bergiss]

In June 2011, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Drug Safety Communication warning that men taking Finasteride may face a higher risk of developing high-grade prostate cancer. At the time, the FDA mandated that the labels for Finasteride medications be updated to warn of this risk. Additionally, in August 2011, the Canadian Health Agency, stated that male breast cancer has been reported in a small number of patients worldwide with both the 1 mg and 5 mg formulations of finasteride, though most have been associated with the 5mg formulation.


Keep sucking down that poison.

[jamesst11]

what exactly are you trying to accomplish here? Anyone taking finasteride already knows this, especially those of us that are more educated in hair loss. Are you just pissed because you tried it and had side effects or something? Keep that sh*t outta here, because all you're going to get is negative criticism. you're on a HAIR LOSS forum trying to piss off and fear monger people about the only medication that prevents HAIR LOSS.

[JayM]

I also like to go outside with only factor 15 on . Live dangerously I say aha.

[Illusion]

Keep sucking down that poison.

Keep losing your hair.

[GSD]

again a depressed bald troll..

f***K off !

[jamesst11]

Sometimes therapists prescribe anti anxiety medication, which can cause the following side effects:
confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;
weak or shallow breathing;
unusual risk-taking behavior, no fear of danger;
unusual or involuntary eye movements;
pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
painful or difficult urination, urinating less than usual;
pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding; or
new or worsening seizures.....

AND yet, people pop it like candy. WELL, hair loss, a failed HT and three bouts of TE in the past two years has caused me pretty serious anxiety. BUT, if I take this anti-anxiety med, i may be able to accept going bald more easily. SO, if it's so black and white AND if you really want to start a logical debate on here, you tell me which one to take. This or finasteride.

The point is this - people need to do what's best and follow the path to their own spiritual well being. People need to find peace within themselves. Some people have NO quality of life feeling like they look horrible, and some have even taken their own life because of it. If cautiously taking a drug and carefully monitoring the side effects will help bring back something that gives you peace of mind, then who are you to say it's wrong. i.e. f*ck off please.

[Vic]

Thanks for posting. I didn't know.

[bergiss]

Keep losing your hair.

I look great with a shaven head lucky me

[bergiss]

again a depressed bald troll..

I look great with a shaven head lucky me

pathetic losers.

[bergiss]

only ugly people need hair.

[Trenblastoise]

I do not understand this attitude that anything negative associated with propecia/finasteride primarily rages those who take it so bad.
Why can't we just have the facts stated and accept it?

Finasteride has been proved to reduce hair loss. It has also been proved to cause erectile dysfunction, loss of libido and so on(sometimes irreversible so you should really be aware) - no need to get butthurt, the medication is used at a higher dosage for prostate shrinking so go figure. I think personally it is strange how many times I see 16-22 year olds on here get advice to get this as if their lives depended on it without being told anything about the side effects. I have even seen people on here wanting them to not know about it "And also don't read into the side effects,". It's crazy.

No, state that it does prevent hair loss, but also inform them to read up on the side effects - and don't belittle them. Be honest. And don't start accusing those who simply share negative facts of looking so and so ad hominem fallacy much?

[Illusion]

I look great with a shaven head lucky me

I look great with a shaven head lucky me

pathetic losers.

Pics or GTFO.

only ugly people need hair.

Why are you even on this forum?

[Vic]

How about you exercise. It's been proven to be just as, if not more effective for anxiety then any big pharma drug.

I don't understand why you all attacked the OP for bringing information to this community...

[Aeroes]

what exactly are you trying to accomplish here? Anyone taking finasteride already knows this, especially those of us that are more educated in hair loss. Are you just pissed because you tried it and had side effects or something? Keep that sh*t outta here, because all you're going to get is negative criticism. you're on a HAIR LOSS forum trying to piss off and fear monger people about the only medication that prevents HAIR LOSS.

Lets not forget it can shrink or wee wee

[Justinian]

http://www.cancer.gov/types/prostate/research/finasteride-reduces-low-grade

It actually prevents prostate cancer. It led to a 25% reduction in prostate cancer. The overall survival was the same as placebo.