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Post Finisteride Syndrome - PFS

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 11:44 am
by Burtonbov
I ran across this subject on a different board and decided to investigate. In short, I was proscribed Finisteride for prostate problems and took the pills for a couple of years. I didn't like some of the side effects, specifically lowered libido and reduced ejaculation volume. ED set in but I didn't connect it with Finistride. There is a foundation that has a world of info about PFS and list side effects of PFS. I have most of them. Apparently, no solution to PFS problem even after years off the drug. Any comments? Foundation site URL below.

https://www.pfsfoundation.org/

V/R Burtonbov

Re: Post Finisteride Syndrome - PFS

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 11:13 pm
by WillBeCured
I haven't taken finasteride, but have heard about this issue. They don't adequately warn men before prescribing the medication from what I've heard. It's a roll of dice and ends up being a tragedy for certain segment of people who take it. Are you still taking it? You could very well reverse the symptoms , some men who stop taking it have a reversal of the symptoms.

Re: Post Finisteride Syndrome - PFS

Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2019 12:18 pm
by ViaSwiss
PFS is real and other 5ar inhibitors like Rogain and Saw Palmetto can also cause it.

Re: Post Finisteride Syndrome - PFS

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:22 am
by Flavio
I've been taking finasteride daily for over 20 years and yes, it is a dangerous drug. Reduced ejaculation volume is a problem and I take Cialis + oral phentolamine mesylate to improve erections. My hair looks great, though. :)

Re: Post Finisteride Syndrome - PFS

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:55 pm
by Bionic Richard
Finasteride can also offset ,lower, your PSA test score incorrectly, giving you a false score.