finasteride therapy for BPH-are the sexual side effects exaggerated?
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I found this study on finasteride and it states that sexual side effects from this drug are often exaggerated.
"drug-related sexual side effects such as decreased libido, ED, and ejaculatory disorders occurred in <2% of men.[10] These side-effects disappeared not only in all men who stopped the drug because of the side effects but also in most of those who continued therapy.
Is finasteride suitable as a therapy for BPH that insurers less side effects?
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gene97713 johnny90372
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Pretty much mu experience. Insomnia is the worst. Try testosterone gel or injections. Won't make your BPH worse. Proven in many studies. Actually can get better.
gene97713 johnny90372
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Don't know about 2% with side effects, but below is an official warning from the drug's (avodart) website. The worst thing about alpha 5-reductase inhibitors is that for some men the effects are permanent stay a very long time after the usage, while positive effects are only for 40% of patients and last only while use the drug.
**Common side effects may include:
decreased libido (sex drive);
decreased amount of semen released during sex;
impotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection); or
breast tenderness or enlargement.
**The sexual side effects of dutasteride may continue after you stop taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about these side effects.
Read on before citing a very old and limited study sponsored by the drug manufacturer.
uncklefester johnny90372
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I'm on finasteride. The only side effect I have is ED. I had problems with this prior to finasteride. I do wish it would fill in my bald spot but it hasn't grown me hair either