Finasteride aka Propecia causes cancer among other things...

[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...uces-low-grade

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

[jamesst11]

If you look great with a shaven head and are completely content with it, then why are you on a hair loss forum? Does antagonizing people make you feel big? It's really sad when you see fully grown men act like high school bullies. I feel bad for you.

[JayM]

Keep sucking down that poison.

I'm so happy that someone comes here with a report from 2011, giving absolute sass.

[Artista]

Hey Bergiss , Assuming that you are being sincere on this very GOOD forum,
could you please tell me just how OLD YOU ARE?

Its important that you respond, assuming that you ARE being honest and sincere.
Not saying that you are not Berg'.....

[burtandernie]

I dont even take finasteride. It didnt say how much of a higher risk and it even has the word MAY. If your not sure if it does or not whats the point? What was the high grade cancer rate in the placebo group? didnt mention that either. Is it really an established fact that fin increases high grade prostate cancer risk?
I agree its pointless criticizing the one existing thing that has worked for the last 20 years and revolutionized MPB. MPB would not even be treatable condition if not for finasteride. Anyone can criticize why dont you invent or suggest a viable alternative that men on propecia should use instead? That would be much more useful that saying this treatment sucks dont use it.

warning that men taking Finasteride may face a higher risk of developing high-grade prostate cancer