Drug for hair loss? Finasteride under the magnifying glass of experts
Sawyer Hart, a 28-year-old who decided to use finasteride in the form of a gel, told about his experiences.
Side effects of the drug on hair loss. Men start to have problems with libido
– I noticed the back of hairline and decided to act – says a young man quoted by the Daily Mail, who ordered the medicine via the Keeps platform, specializing in telemedicine. He claims that the verification process was so loose that « I could send a photo of my dog and I would still be approved. »
After a week of using the gel, Hart began to feel disturbing symptoms: erection problems, baking testicles and panic attacks.
– It was like a nightmare. I was not able to function normally, and my mental health has deteriorated rapidly – he confesses at dailymail.com.
Although he set aside the medicine, the symptoms remained for many months.
That’s not all. One of the most devastating cases is the story of Henry Goyzueeta, a 50-year-old father who, after rewriting the finasteride by medical staff, began to struggle with serious mental problems. According to his mother, the drug led to the loss of libido, a sense of « emotional emptiness » and ultimately to suicide.
« He told me that he feels worthless, that he no longer feels love for his son, » a desperate mother reports at Dailymail.com.
Finasteride works by blocking the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone responsible for hair loss. However, according to doctors, two to three percent of patients experience side effects in the form of erectile dysfunction, reduced libido or reduced ejaculation. What’s more, FDA recorded cases related to Peyroni’s disease, which causes the curvature of the penis due to the formation of scar tissue.
Mark Milich, a 30-year-old veteran, told, like after taking the medicinehis genitals have decreased and changed shape. « I have never been warned about possible lasting side effects, » says the Daily Mail.
Similar experience is described by other patients who indicate a lack of appropriate risk information.
Keeps and Hims – companies dealing in the sale of online finasteride – were in the fire of criticism. Although both ensure that they inform patients about potential side effectsmany users say that they have not received enough warnings.
« Patients’ safety is our priority » – assures the spokeswoman Keeps, indicating that side effects are rare.
However, the FDA emphasizes that the local version of finasteride, sold by these companies, has not been approved by the agency. 32 reports of adverse events associated with this drug have already been reported, including erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal thoughts and testicular pain.
Research on the potential side effects of finasteride is ongoing, but scientists emphasize that further analyzes are needed to clearly confirm the relationship between the drug and the problems reported. Meanwhile Doctors call for caution and accurate consultation before starting therapy.
If you need immediate help, you can report to crisis intervention centers (OIK), which are in every major city. You can get psychological, legal and material assistance there. Some OIKs are open around the clock and, for example, run a night stay. Help is free! You don’t have to have insurance.
If you have persistent and strong suicidal thoughts, you can also report to any psychiatric hospital. Health insurance is also not needed there. In sudden situations (if you say it’s urgent), your doctor must accept you the same day.
Free crisis trust phone for young people: 116 111 (open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Adults can use a free crisis trust phone 116 123 (open 7 days a week from 14:00 to 22:00). You can find a list of aid organizations and more information on the website www.samobojwie.pl.
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Men around the world complain that the doctor’s hair loss has side effects, leading to sexual problems.
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Men around the world complain that the medicine for hair loss has side effects, leading to sexual problems.
