Maybe I should stop using finasteride

[callpizza]

I have been using finasteride for a year and four months, and it is very effective. However, looking back on the medication time for more than a year, there are actually many side effects.
In recent months I have reduced my dosage to 0.5 or 0.125 or even less at a time.
The other day I looked up some information about the serious side effects of finasteride, and I was honestly frightened. I felt like I was in a state of anxiety and even a little impotence.
I wonder if I should stop, adjust my mindset, and think about whether I should stop finasteride or not. See if there are other ways to stop hair loss.

 

[Derek Clapton]

It works but there are side effects for most people. You have to decide if they are worth it or if you can combat them. If I HAD to use it I would look at aromatase inhibitors to deal with elevated estrogen, although probably that actually helps with hair growth somewhat.

 

[losingbattle88]

I have been using finasteride for a year and four months, and it is very effective. However, looking back on the medication time for more than a year, there are actually many side effects.
In recent months I have reduced my dosage to 0.5 or 0.125 or even less at a time.
The other day I looked up some information about the serious side effects of finasteride, and I was honestly frightened. I felt like I was in a state of anxiety and even a little impotence.
I wonder if I should stop, adjust my mindset, and think about whether I should stop finasteride or not. See if there are other ways to stop hair loss.

I get less morning wood and weak ejaculations. It stays permanent too despite quitting