Started Finasteride, turned gay.

[Dan26]

Fin effects everybody's health differently. Some people notice no change in their body whatsoever, some people get stuck with persistent sides from a few doses. The odd thing is we don't seem to know why this is the case, and there isn't really a way to know beforehand how the drug will effect you.

I've yet to pull the trigger and take fin, but if I do, this is roughly how I am going to go about it. Get blood work done first and check my DHT levels. If they are low, I will most likely not even bother with fin. If they are high, I would definitely have more peace of mind when I pop that first dose in. I'd start with 0.2-0.25mg, and take it once every couple days at first. If after a few weeks to a month I am not experiencing sides, I'd try to get it to where I'm taking it once every other day. 0.25mg would be my desired dose to stay at, so after a few months if I have no sides and there are improvements in my hair I'd just stay at that dose. Obviously there are many possible scenerios in terms of how someone can respond so you sorta gotta play it by ear and hope for the best. For me personally, If I don't get positive results at anything 0.5mg or below, I'll probably hop off. Also I'd supplement some zinc to block T to estrogen conversion.

[chrisis]

Spex, with all due respect, your experience is just as anecdotal as mine or as anyone who has experienced adverse sexual side effects. Why feel the need to dismiss it so readily? A balanced opinion is important when deciding to take this drug, and we need to make people aware of the potential consequences.

[Spex]

Ha - Good title - you got my attention.

- see this topic

http://www.baldtruthtalk.com/showthread.php?t=4809&highlight=transition

Try not focus too hard on all the negative comments as in my personal experience of taking the drug for 13 years nearly - It has been the secret to my success and without it i would be in a very different situ. Never had side effects, never had anything negative to say other than i think its a fertility drug.

I fathered twins on it at first attempt!!!!

Best of luck and remember the mind is a powerful tool.

Best
Spex

[chrisis]

I don't understand how someone can believe that Propecia can change sexuality, but not cause sexual side effects in enough men for it to be a valid concern. How many men come forward to say their sexuality changed as a result of taking Propecia vs how many say they suffer side effects? There's definitely some cognitive dissonance to believe the former but not the latter.

This guy isn't even saying his sexuality changed, he lied in the title to get our attention.

[Erick]

Now that I have your attention. I plan to start Finasteride within the next few days and I want to know if it's worthwhile to start slow and gradually up the dosage?

Thanks.

P.S. No offense intended to anyone of any sexual orientation inc. Zoophiles.

Yeah personally I think it's foolish to start with the 1mg, you should start with 1/4 of a tablet a day for one week imo. I know the pill is small, but you should be able to bite it off, obviously it's won't be perfect. I personally think that there is a threshold that if you go beyond it, then it causes those permanent sexual side effects. This is why I recommend 1/4 tablet for one week, 1/2 tablet the next week also daily and then you can use the whole 1mg daily on your third week. This will get your body used to the effect in smaller doses, which if anything won't hurt you.

[chrisis]

This is a potentially dangerous drug to your sexual health - fact. Taking precautions is not just advisable; it would reckless and foolish not to.

[BGP]

Now that I have your attention. I plan to start Finasteride within the next few days and I want to know if it's worthwhile to start slow and gradually up the dosage?

Thanks.

P.S. No offense intended to anyone of any sexual orientation inc. Zoophiles.