Started Finasteride, turned gay.

[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.

[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.

[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]

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.

[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]

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.

[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.

[Tracy C]

...I believe finasteride can alter one's sexuality.

I don't believe that at all. Not even for a second. Sexuality is a born-in trait that cannot be altered.

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?

I believe this is a good idea when starting on any medication. Not just Finasteride.

If your only concern is your hair line, neither Finasteride or Minoxidil are appropriate for you. You should only be using either of these medications if you have thinning in your vertex and/or mid-anterior areas. At this time I have reason to believe those men who are using it for their hair line only are at higher risk of experiencing the possible negative side effects.

[Spex]

Chris, I'm simply posting my opinion - i have much empathy for the guys who experience side effects, like you.

In my experience i've not come across that many patients personally who have experienced the side effects especially not persistently. On the contrary many guys i have spoke to over the years have only positive things to say about it.

I'm sorry meds didnt work out for you truly i am. have you got any form of prevention in place ?

Best
Spex

[chrisis]

Thanks Spex. Nah, I just use minoxidil and Nizoral occasionally. I'd consider Propecia at a lower dose, but just seems like I'm messing with fire to be honest.

[PatientlyWaiting]

Finasteride hasn't given me any side effects whatsoever OP. I'm 23, been on it for 1 year+ and will have 2 years on it in November. Side effects occur in 2%.

[chrisis]

Side effects occur in 2%.

That figure is debatable. You can't boldly assert 2% when the studies don't even agree.

[yeahyeahyeah]

That figure is debatable. You can't boldly assert 2% when the studies don't even agree.

And besides 2 percent of 10 mill. is still 200,000

[AGL]

I've been on it for a little over 3 months taking a 1/4 of finasteride (1.25mg) every monday, wednesday and friday. To date I have no reported side effects and have actually had an increase in libido and easier time getting erections. I was thinking of adding another day because the benefit was based on a 1mg/day study, but I think I'll continue on this regime as I have noticed some improvement with my hair.

[Tracy C]

You're right, they're born heterosexual.

I did not say that. Twisting my words around to make a lame attempt at validating your point is not allowed. I said sexuality is a born-in trait. That born-in trait is not exclusive to heterosexuality. Homosexuality is also a born-in trait. Not everyone is born heterosexual. No medication, "reparative therapy" or Bible thumper brainwashing can change a person's sexuality.