I have been taking 1 mg finasteride for 8 months and it has helped me considerably in the crown. But the last few months my libido has dropped significantly. I hate to get off the drug because it has helped me, but the libido issue is obviously a problem. What can I do? Lower the dosage? Take a supplement to offset the libido lowering finasteride? Can you take Viagra while on finasteride? I appreciate your help! Thank you.
jj250: I would try lowering the dosage. It is possible that you'll get the same benefits and avoid those crappy side effects. That's what I would try first. NW experimented with changing his dosages and has some really good posts on his experiences. He didn't have libido issue as I recall, though. I'd ask a doctor about Viagra. I hear it is a very safe drug, so that tells me that it doesn't interact with other drugs. But a doctor would know for sure.
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Posts: 1015 | Location: Denver, CO | Registered: May 17, 2002
Often guys have increased libido for the 1st 4-6 months or so, then things stabilize, or the opposite, a decreased libido, then things stabilize.
I have taken Propecia .5 mg daily, for 3+ years and can say I can notice a slight difference also - slightly less drive - but I had slightly more drive when I 1st started ??., but even now, not enough change to interefere with the "act" itself. I would suggest trying a lower dose before quiting altogther, when I quit Propecia, I started losing hair again, especially in the crown. Alot of men only take 1/2 dose with good results, including me.
On the lighter side: Go 1/2 dose for 6 months - find the hottest strip club and asess the results. Honestly speaking libido itself varies widely on any guy even those not on any drug, and even by season, I like the strip club test !! a legit excuse to paint the town !!
Good Luck ! NW
[This message was edited by NW on June 26, 2003 at 02:56 PM.]
Posts: 768 | Location: Washington | Registered: July 31, 2001
Thanks NW. I use proscar and cut it into five 1 mg pieces. Instead of taking it daily, I will take 1mg every other day and see if it helps. You think this will work ok? Thanks again.
First I cut the pill in half. I try to cut it so that one half is a little bigger than the other. I cut the bigger half in thirds and the smaller half in half again, yielding 5 pieces. Maybe I have a good pill cutter because it's not that hard, at least after you get the hang of it.
