It's only been 4 days..

[NormanNorwood]

I started taking 1.25mg of finasteride 4 days ago. I've been having weak orgasms for a few months now but I started taking finasteride 4 days ago and they're gone. I build up to a climax and I feel not much and I just ejaculate a little bit, think I might just stop taking it as I fear I may already have done damage. Anyone had anything similar?

 

[UserVali]

You might want to lower your dosage at the beginning. Maybe to 0.5? Then, once your body adapts(hopefully) you can increase the dosage. Perhaps you won't need to as there are others who used lower dosages and maintained their hair. Whatever you do, take care of yourself. Good luck

 

[NormanNorwood]

I've dropped down to 0.625mg so hopefully it works. I will minister closer over the next week or two and assess the situation otherwise.

 

[TheLoneWolf]

I think that's a good plan, Norman.

I'd also add if you're masturbating or having sex multiple times a day, to scale it back. For me, that has always been a factor in how strong my orgasms are and I've even felt the lack of sensation you describe. In addition to scaling back the climaxing, I would also go to the gym and hit some heavy weights to get the testosterone flowing, and make sure you're eating properly. That you were having weak orgasms even before the finasteride tells me there are other factors likely at work here that you'll want to address.

 

[NormanNorwood]

I think that's a good plan, Norman.

I'd also add if you're masturbating or having sex multiple times a day, to scale it back. For me, that has always been a factor in how strong my orgasms are and I've even felt the lack of sensation you describe. In addition to scaling back the climaxing, I would also go to the gym and hit some heavy weights to get the testosterone flowing, and make sure you're eating properly. That you were having weak orgasms even before the finasteride tells me there are other factors likely at work here that you'll want to address.

Yeah I'm trying to cut right back on masturbating, my libido feels like i/ vanished anyway atm. I used to be a chronic masturbator as a teenager.. My semen quantity has been low for a long time and my orgasms never that strong for the last few months. I think a part of that was psychological aswell, especially as I've been going through anxiety and some mild depression recently. Also cutting out pornnography and smoking cigarettes/weed completely. My diet is excellent though, lots of water, fruit and vegetables.

Since taking 0.625mg of finasteride this morning though I must admit I have this dull ache in my bladder region? Left testicle slightly aching also. I'm not going to lie, I think I'm a pretty bad responder. Should I throw in the towel before it's too late or ride it out for a week?

 

[sirap]

Yeah I'm trying to cut right back on masturbating, my libido feels like i/ vanished anyway atm. I used to be a chronic masturbator as a teenager.. My semen quantity has been low for a long time and my orgasms never that strong for the last few months. I think a part of that was psychological aswell, especially as I've been going through anxiety and some mild depression recently. Also cutting out pornnography and smoking cigarettes/weed completely. My diet is excellent though, lots of water, fruit and vegetables.

Since taking 0.625mg of finasteride this morning though I must admit I have this dull ache in my bladder region? Left testicle slightly aching also. I'm not going to lie, I think I'm a pretty bad responder. Should I throw in the towel before it's too late or ride it out for a week?

finasteride has an almost flat dose respons, 0.625 mg is basically the same thing as 1 mg, even taking 5 mg increase the effect by a miniscule amount.

Some have side effects resolve with continued use, for others they persist, I experienced the same issues you do now and stopped taking it completely, wasn't worth it.

 

[NormanNorwood]

finasteride has an almost flat dose respons, 0.625 mg is basically the same thing as 1 mg, even taking 5 mg increase the effect by a miniscule amount.

Some have side effects resolve with continued use, for others they persist, I experienced the same issues you do now and stopped taking it completely, wasn't worth it.

Ok that's it I'm out. Only 5 days of finasteride use and I'm done. Now I must pray to God that these sides go away. I'm genuinely a bit scared I've already done the damage.

Guess I need to look for a safer alternative to Finasteride..

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Double message. How long were yo o what dose for and how long did the sides take to vanish?

 

[yetti]

I don't think there's any way in hell you could have permanent sides from taking finasteride for a week. Don't worry about it at all.

 

[NormanNorwood]

I don't think there's any way in hell you could have permanent sides from taking finasteride for a week. Don't worry about it at all.

I should hope not. This bladder thing is weird though, I have done Googling and can't find anyone who has experienced this sympton? I know the prostate is next to the bladder but finasteride shrinks your Prostate, not enlarges it so I'm not sure how a dull ache in the bladder region could even exist?

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Double post again. Also why would I have little semen and weak orgasms even before finasteride? I was masturbating probably once a day on average, occasionally more. Have I just burnt myself out a bit or something?

 

[Secretlybatman]

I rarely orgasm anymore but it still feels good, It was rare for me before to actually have the knee buckling orgasm stuff before finasteride too though so i don't put it down to that. My libido is definitely down on finasteride though but i've came off finasteride for a few months before and it shot back up so im not worried

 

[NormanNorwood]

I rarely orgasm anymore but it still feels good, It was rare for me before to actually have the knee buckling orgasm stuff before finasteride too though so i don't put it down to that. My libido is definitely down on finasteride though but i've came off finasteride for a few months before and it shot back up so im not worried

I used to have great orgasms, it only feels like in recent months they've become increasingly weaker and now on finasteride non-existent.

 

[Hangontohair]

Are you sure it's not psychosomatic?

I started finasteride on .625 2 days ago (2 pills swallowed) and I have been really paranoid about sides. Sort of been feeling a bit cloudy in my mind, hard to describe. But my rational brain tells me that that shouldn't be possible, and I was pretty confident that I wouldn't have any sides. So I'm sure the constant self-analysis is just making me hypo-sensitive. Maybe stick it out a bit before making a decision.

 

[DeadLine]

I started finasteride on .625 2 days ago (2 pills swallowed) and I have been really paranoid about sides. Sort of been feeling a bit cloudy in my mind, hard to describe. But my rational brain tells me that that shouldn't be possible, and I was pretty confident that I wouldn't have any sides. So I'm sure the constant self-analysis is just making me hypo-sensitive. Maybe stick it out a bit before making a decision.

Your mind is playing tricks on you. Keep in mind that the side effects of an anti-allergy pill may cause a stroke. The reason why you're thinking you're having side effects is because you're obsessed about them.
I would suggest you to stop thinking about it, no matter how hard it would seem, and really forget about the finasteride entirely. Keep taking it, for at least a couple of months and let your body adapt to the changes and then you'll be able to make a proper assessment of the side effects that are affecting you.

In my own experience, I have had an increased libido for a while, followed by watery semen. That's it. Nothing life threatening. But my hairline has improved which is exactly what I want.

 

[NormanNorwood]

Your mind is playing tricks on you. Keep in mind that the side effects of an anti-allergy pill may cause a stroke. The reason why you're thinking you're having side effects is because you're obsessed about them.
I would suggest you to stop thinking about it, no matter how hard it would seem, and really forget about the finasteride entirely. Keep taking it, for at least a couple of months and let your body adapt to the changes and then you'll be able to make a proper assessment of the side effects that are affecting you.

In my own experience, I have had an increased libido for a while, followed by watery semen. That's it. Nothing life threatening. But my hairline has improved which is exactly what I want.

I do agree when you say the "brain fog" could be in his mind but aching testicles, I cannot believe the mind is powerful enough to fake a feeling that powerful right?

Also I've recently checked and it seems I'm getting some nasty dark circles under my eyes from Minoxidil 5%. Would bringing the dose down to 1x a day in the morning rather than 2x a day (morning and night) help eliminate this problem?

 

[Dante92]

I don't think there's any way in hell you could have permanent sides from taking finasteride for a week. Don't worry about it at all.

This. After only one week is definitely impossible.

You shouldn't really worry, for now.

 

[TeloS]

Try dutasteride, it has the same action but not the same mechanisms of action, you might get luckier and don't have any SE on it

 

[SadBoy]

Just stop

I started taking 1.25mg of finasteride 4 days ago. I've been having weak orgasms for a few months now but I started taking finasteride 4 days ago and they're gone. I build up to a climax and I feel not much and I just ejaculate a little bit, think I might just stop taking it as I fear I may already have done damage. Anyone had anything similar?

Honestly I would just stop taking any pills in order to grow hair. If you really want to cover up your baldness, then get yourself a hairsystem like I did. Its expensive but it gives you head full of hair and it's not having any sideeffects.

Sincerely,

 

[Hangontohair]

I was just surprised I paranoid I got...

I do agree when you say the "brain fog" could be in his mind but aching testicles, I cannot believe the mind is powerful enough to fake a feeling that powerful right?

I'm 100% it's in my mind. I've only been on finasteride 3 days now, and I was really convinced I wouldn't feel any sides, just saying I was surprised how my brain played tricks even when I was trying not to think about it. But yeah, if I had testicle ache I'd be concerned, but as finasteride messes with that area I wouldn't be too freaked out and keep going and see how it goes.

 

[Derpicus]

Honestly I would just stop taking any pills in order to grow hair. If you really want to cover up your baldness, then get yourself a hairsystem like I did. Its expensive but it gives you head full of hair and it's not having any sideeffects.

Sincerely,

Yes, but growing real hair means you don't have to hide behind a facade, you don't have to worry about taking the hair piece off eventually in front of someone you're dating. Or something causing for it to be known by accident. It screams insecurity and while some people will accept it; it can serve as a detriment.

I'm not saying hair systems are bad and I do approve of them, but they aren't without fault. In my case I don't have symptoms so I guess I prefer maintaining/growing real hair.

 

[SadBoy]

It can't fall off, and it doesnt have to be taken off in front of them you are dating. IN fact its only off every month or so..