Want to start Propecia again, but heard some new negative things about it.

[coolfx35]

I am 34 years of age now.

I started Propecia (1 mg) at age 24, for about 28 months, I grew so much hair. (Rogaine and Propecia), yes I had some sexually side effects, such as penis numb-ness.

At age 27, i stopped Propecia because i decided to have our first baby. My daughter is healthy. Yes, I know Propecia had no effects on birth, but i want 0 risk.

At age 29, I started Propecia again, again I grew a lot of hair for 2 years, same sexually side effects.

Age 31, I stopped Propecia. because I want to have another baby.

Now just turn 34, Wife is due coming December, My hair loss getting worse recently to a point everyone (friends and relatives) whom hasn't seen me for 3 months, and will mention about my hair loss after seeing me.

I was thinking about starting Propecia again today, but just this week, there are so much bad news about Propecia. Got me scared and thinking if cosmetic really worth all these trouble, and should I just accept the fact and shave all my hair.

Note: I've been on Rogaine since I was 25 and haven't stopped at all, not sure it works, but it was really obvious it was working when I was using Propecia. Without Propecia, it hasn't help much, as hair loss getting worse by the week.

Thanks for listening to my story.

 

[Wuffer]

You have been on the drug several times, and come off of it without any persistent issues. This is usually the worry for people; due to possibly an unfortunate genetic disposition, when these people come off the drug after the first time using it is when they run into the problems. There is no indication that taking the drug for a longer period of time makes you more prone to persistent side effects, as many people complain of long lasting problems after very short periods of use, like under a month.

Current data strongly suggests that side effects become less prevalent after prolonged use, so the longer you use it for, the better you will tolerate it. I would say you should give it another shot and see how it goes.

The current panic about side effects is based on a single small and poorly conducted study, which was basically a survey of people that already complain of these symptoms. There still likely exists a small risk for persistent symptoms, but all current data points to the fact that it is extremely unlikely.