Every possible side effect of Finasteride

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I already posted this in my other thread but i thought i’d make a full thread about it in case anyone wants to know the possible side effects.

1. Sexual Side Effects (Most Common)

These are the most frequently reported side effects, occurring in a small percentage of users, but they may persist even after stopping the drug (Post-Finasteride Syndrome).


Decreased libido (lowered sex drive)

Erectile dysfunction (difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection)

Reduced semen volume (decreased ejaculate amount)

Delayed ejaculation

Complete loss of libido (no sexual interest at all)

Weaker orgasms or inability to reach orgasm

Reduced sensitivity in the penis

2. Psychological & Neurological Side Effects

Depression (ranging from mild to severe, including suicidal thoughts in rare cases)

Anxiety & panic attacks

Brain fog (difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, slower mental processing)

Mood swings & irritability

Insomnia or sleep disturbances

Fatigue & lack of motivation

3. Physical & Hormonal Side Effects

Gynecomastia (male breast enlargement, may be permanent in some cases)

Breast tenderness or pain

Testicular pain or aching

Reduced testicle size (atrophy in rare cases)

Lowered testosterone levels (although finasteride primarily affects DHT, some men experience lower testosterone overall)

Higher estrogen levels (can contribute to feminizing effects like breast growth and fat gain in hips/thighs)

4. Physical Side Effects

Weight gain (due to hormonal shifts, especially increased fat in the chest and abdomen)

Loss of muscle mass or difficulty gaining muscle (due to reduced DHT levels)

Chronic fatigue or low energy levels

Cold extremities (hands and feet feeling colder than usual)

5. Dermatological Side Effects

Rashes or skin irritation

Increased oiliness or dryness of the skin

Acne (some users report worsening acne, while others experience improvement due to lower DHT levels)

Increased body hair shedding (paradoxically, some men report losing body hair instead of scalp hair)

6. Cardiovascular & Metabolic Effects

Dizziness or lightheadednes

Low blood pressure (hypotension, leading to dizziness or fainting in rare cases)

Heart palpitations or irregular heartbeat (rare but reported in some cases)

Changes in cholesterol levels (increase in LDL “bad” cholesterol in some users)

7. Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) - Long-Term & Persistent Effects

Some men experience persistent or even permanent side effects after stopping finasteride. This condition is known as Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS), though its existence is still debated in the medical community. Reported persistent effects include:

Permanent erectile dysfunction

Loss of libido that never recovers

Chronic fatigue & lack of motivation

Ongoing depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts

Severe cognitive impairment (“brain fog”)

Persistent gynecomastia (breast growth that doesn’t go away even after stopping the drug)

8. Rare & Miscellaneous Side Effects


Testicular shrinkage (atrophy in extreme cases)

Infertility (lowered sperm count, reduced sperm motility, or abnormal sperm morphology in some men)

Tinnitus (ringing in the ears, rare but reported)

Dry eyes or changes in tear production

Gastrointestinal issues (nausea, diarrhea, or bloating in rare cases)

Nerve pain or tingling sensations (very rare but some users report neuropathy-like symptoms)

Increased susceptibility to sunburn (some users report more sensitive skin)


Final Notes:

Not everyone experiences these side effects—many users tolerate finasteride well.

Side effects may go away after stopping the drug, but some (especially sexual and psychological ones) may persist indefinitely in certain individuals.

Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) remains controversial and is not officially recognized by all medical bodies, but there are numerous case reports of long-term effects.

 

[sarmatian]

Just use dut theory

 

[LancasteR]

Not worth it

 

[Albarn]

0 side effects stop fear mongering

on looksmaxing fucking forum ahahah

go on pfs , faggot

 

[Avertion]

0 side effects stop fear mongering

on looksmaxing fucking forum ahahah

go on pfs , faggot

How is this fear mongering that’s like saying “cigarettes don’t cause cancer, stop fear mongering” you fucking sub70iq ethnic downie suck my cock retard

 

[sub5outsider]

i have every side effect and im not even on fin

 

[Albarn]

How is this fear mongering that’s like saying “cigarettes don’t cause cancer, stop fear mongering” you fucking sub70iq ethnic downie suck my cock retard

you call me 70 iq and compare finasteride to cigarretes?

fda approved drug for healing hair loss vs something that science generally agrees on is terrible for your health and causes major risks in long term

my fucking god

 

[lestoa]

0 side effects stop fear mongering

 

[piec]

How is this fear mongering that’s like saying “cigarettes don’t cause cancer, stop fear mongering” you fucking sub70iq ethnic downie suck my cock retard

nice example for your cope you utter retard, cigarettes causing cancer is a direct result of giant studies on this topic, the complete, unbased on anything rambling you gave is the literal opposite of that. no side effects besides sexual were ever noticed during hundreds of clinical trials

if you are going against science and what is proven atleast own it instead of hypocritically mixing evidence that directly conflicts with your internet waffle ramblings

 

[piec]

lmao i scrolled trough a little bit of this garbage, some of this shit is so ridculous that the only way a person who has above 80iq or 0.001% knowledge of the subject would type that is to troll

 

[piec]

its really interesting why would someone clearly clueless, never read a study in his life, not even a headline probably would make a thread like this. literally all you achieve is making a clown of yourself, is that a new humiliation ritual of some sort?

 

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nice example for your cope you utter retard, cigarettes causing cancer is a direct result of giant studies on this topic, the complete, unbased on anything rambling you gave is the literal opposite of that. no side effects besides sexual were ever noticed during hundreds of clinical trials

if you are going against science and what is proven atleast own it instead of hypocritically mixing evidence that directly conflicts with your internet waffle ramblings

the information i was citing COMES from clinical studies you autistic spasticated mongoloid.

 

[Avertion]

nice example for your cope you utter retard, cigarettes causing cancer is a direct result of giant studies on this topic, the complete, unbased on anything rambling you gave is the literal opposite of that. no side effects besides sexual were ever noticed during hundreds of clinical trials

if you are going against science and what is proven atleast own it instead of hypocritically mixing evidence that directly conflicts with your internet waffle ramblings

Guys got his fat twitter fingers out on .org trying to distract himself from his shit, purposeless life of getting ruthlessly beaten by his drunken father for being a pathetic waste of space. Noose yourself you fat, unloved, unwanted piece of shit downie.

 

[HostSamurai]

DNR. Finasteride for life.

 

[piec]

i really cant care to refute all of this because of brandolinis law but lets take this for example

Loss of muscle mass or difficulty gaining muscle (due to reduced DHT levels)

this is literally just impossible. dht has absolutely no effect on skeletal muscle as it is converted into an inactive metabolite, only change you would notice is increased muscle mass thanks to larger amount of testosterone. there is no such paper that claims dht is in any way responsible for muscle mass. nobody believes this, where did you even get it from?

i would ask you for a study but thats pointless since there literally is none that could prove your point, because again, it is impossible

 

[Avertion]

DNR. Finasteride for life.

I wasn’t making this thread against finasteride.

 

[Krisis]

Side effects are rare, and even if you genuinely experience any (no placebo), there are ways to go about mitigating them. Even if mitigating them is out of the question, you can attempt switching to dutasteride, which has a different side effect profile.

 

[HostSamurai]

I wasn’t making this thread against finasteride.

Yeah I am not arguing some side effects are quite brutal and some people won't respond well to Finasteride. It's very real.

 

[Avertion]

Side effects are rare, and even if you genuinely experience any (no placebo), there are ways to go about mitigating them. Even if mitigating them is out of the question, you can attempt switching to dutasteride, which has a different side effect profile.

I agree.

 

[Avertion]

i really cant care to refute all of this because of brandolinis law but lets take this for example

this is literally just impossible. dht has absolutely no effect on skeletal muscle as it is converted into an inactive metabolite,

The claim that DHT has absolutely no effect on muscle and that blocking it cannot cause muscle loss is an overgeneralization. While DHT might not be the primary driver of muscle growth, studies and user reports suggest that it plays some role in muscle maintenance and function. Finasteride alters androgen balance, and this hormonal shift may contribute to muscle-related side effects in SOME men. Would this mean everyone on finasteride loses muscle? No. But claiming it’s “literally impossible” ignores scientific nuance and real-world observations.

i would ask you for a study

A 2014 study in The Journals of Gerontology found that older men on finasteride had reduced muscle strength despite unchanged testosterone levels.

A 2006 study in Clinical Endocrinology found that 5a- reductase inhibitors were associated with lower lean body mass, suggesting that blocking DHT may influence muscle composition.

A 2017 study in European Journal of Applied Physiology noted that DHT might play a role in neuromuscular function, meaning its effects on muscle may be more complex than just hypertrophy.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1752197

Plus, i wasn’t posting this as an argument AGAINST finasteride so your argument is pointless and you’re only making yourself look like more of a retard than everyone knew you were originally.

 

[Avertion]

lmao i scrolled trough a little bit of this garbage, some of this shit is so ridculous that the only way a person who has above 80iq or 0.001% knowledge of the subject would type that is to troll

You’re the lowest IQ user there is and everyone knows it. You sit on .org 24/7 with your fat rolls hanging over your keyboard schizo ranting as if anyone gives a shit about your pathetic, worthless existence, truly unfortunate. How about you pick your fatass up and waddle to the nearest gym instead of venting to other men on the internet you vile ogre.

 

[piec]

The claim that DHT has absolutely no effect on muscle and that blocking it cannot cause muscle loss is an overgeneralization. While DHT might not be the primary driver of muscle growth, studies and user reports suggest that it plays some role in muscle maintenance and function. Finasteride alters androgen balance, and this hormonal shift may contribute to muscle-related side effects in SOME men. Would this mean everyone on finasteride loses muscle? No. But claiming it’s “literally impossible” ignores scientific nuance and real-world observations.

A 2014 study in The Journals of Gerontology found that older men on finasteride had reduced muscle strength despite unchanged testosterone levels.

A 2006 study in Clinical Endocrinology found that 5a- reductase inhibitors were associated with lower lean body mass, suggesting that blocking DHT may influence muscle composition.

A 2017 study in European Journal of Applied Physiology noted that DHT might play a role in neuromuscular function, meaning its effects on muscle may be more complex than just hypertrophy.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1752197

Plus, i wasn’t posting this as an argument AGAINST finasteride so your argument is pointless and you’re only making yourself look like more of a retard than everyone knew you were originally.

dude youre even more pathetic than i thought

 

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dude youre even more pathetic than i thought

Shit wifi idiot move out of that shit mud home in asia and try again

 

[piec]

Shit wifi idiot move out of that shit mud home in asia and try again

was your final attempt at saving your reputation posting a fake link and hoping i dont click it? this is a really low iq exit strategy

 

[TitusA]

the information i was citing COMES from clinical studies you autistic spasticated mongoloid.

Literally nearly every drug has a massive list of side effects like this. Most of them occur in a tiny amount of people. I'm guessing your a baldy so anti finasteride. Misery loves company and your probs bald and miserable about it.

 

[Saint Casanova]

There are people here who literally take drugs that can fry their heart.

I doubt most would care about these sides, especially since the harsher ones aren’t common at all

 

[Avertion]

Literally nearly every drug has a massive list of side effects like this. Most of them occur in a tiny amount of people. I'm guessing your a baldy so anti finasteride. Misery loves company and your probs bald and miserable about it.

You misunderstand my intentions. I posted this thread for anyone who wants to hop on finasteride and is curious about the sides, I clearly stated that most men react completely fine to finasteride. Plus, i’m norwood 1 and i’m not “anti-finasteride” at all. Hop off my cock retard.

 

[TitusA]

You misunderstand my intentions. I posted this thread for anyone who wants to hop on finasteride and is curious about the sides, I clearly stated that most men react completely fine to finasteride. Plus, i’m norwood 1 and i’m not “anti-finasteride” at all. Hop off my cock retard.

So what was the point in the thread? Anybody can read the insert when they buy it and see all the potential side effects. Just a bullshit pointless thread and the type that would usually be wrote by somebody anti fin. Cant blame me for thinking you where against it.

 

[HostSamurai]

There are people here who literally take drugs that can fry their heart.

I doubt most would care about these sides, especially since the harsher ones aren’t common at all

Anything to look better.

 

[JackSmith07]

It's definitely a real phenomenon. It's somewhat rare, though.

 

[Avertion]

would usually be wrote by somebody anti fin. Cant blame me for thinking you where against it.

I didn’t but then again i did clearly state that most of those side effects are uncommon and that most men on finasteride tolerate it well, if you’re not illiterate.

 

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was your final attempt at saving your reputation posting a fake link and hoping i dont click it? this is a really low iq exit strategy

Why would i give a shit what a bunch of pathetic low IQ incel bed rotting losers like you think about me on a forum faggot i’m not you, get a life you worthless parasite.

 

[vtribal]

did you know that going bald has a side effect called sexual invisibility?

 

[piec]

Why would i give a shit what a bunch of pathetic low IQ incel bed rotting losers like you think about me on a forum faggot i’m not you, get a life you worthless parasite.

is that why you made 2000 word thread, or is it because of your good heart? road to hell is paved with good intentions innit

 

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is that why you made 2000 word thread, or is it because of your good heart?

Oh absolutely, i’m finding my “inner light”.

 

[Myth]

did you know that going bald has a side effect called sexual invisibility?

Brutally poetic

 

[repszon]

Fin or over. 90% of these sides are fake aswell