Sage-Tips

Is it safe to take finasteride at 25?

Finasteride is for adult men only – it must not be taken by anyone aged under 18 years, or by women. The dose is one (1 mg) tablet a day. Side-effects are uncommon, but may include a loss of sex drive and a reduced ability to get an erection.

Is it safe to take finasteride in 20s?

The most effective treatments for stopping and reversing male pattern baldness are finasteride and minoxidil. You can start these treatments in your 20s and continue using them as you grow older to prevent your hair from worsening with age.

What happens if you take finasteride when you don’t need it?

Without finasteride, your body will not be able to block 5α-reductase, the enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT. For as long as you want to prevent hair loss, keep what you have, and even regrow more hair, finasteride is your best friend.

At what age should I take finasteride?

Finasteride can be taken by men aged 18 years or over. It’s generally not recommended for women or children.

Will finasteride work for 20 years?

In short, finasteride continues to work for years. After one to two years of treatment, you should see noticeable improvements in your hairline, hair growth and hair thickness.

Can I take finasteride forever?

Finasteride is generally safe to take for a long time. Many people take it for many months or even years without any problems. However, there have been reports of breast cancer in some men taking finasteride, but this is rare.

Should I take finasteride 24?

If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include: Sexual dysfunction (including decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation disorders) has occasionally been reported in men taking finasteride.

Should I worry about finasteride?

Finasteride can give you side effects such as not being able to get an erection (impotence) and having less interest in sex. These side effects usually pass after a while. If these side effects do not go away, are worrying you or affecting your sex life, speak to your doctor.

Is finasteride safe to take long term?

Finasteride is generally safe to take for a long time. Many people take it for many months or even years without any problems. However, there have been reports of breast cancer in some men taking finasteride, but this is rare.

Can finasteride tablets cause prostate cancer?

Finasteride tablets are not approved for the prevention of prostate cancer. The use of finasteride tablets increases the risk of developing high-grade prostate cancer in men older than 55 years. May not be suitable for some people such as those with obstructive uropathy,

Does finasteride stop any type of contraception working?

Finasteride is not thought to stop any type of contraception working. However, this medicine is not usually taken by women. Men who take finasteride need to use a condom if their partner is pregnant or if there’s any chance they could be pregnant. This medicine passes into semen and can harm an unborn baby.

How long does finasteride take to work for hair growth?

Daily use of finasteride 1mg for at least three months may be required before a benefit is seen with regards to regrowth of hair. Finasteride tablets must be taken on a daily basis to maintain hair regrowth. Most men experience the biggest hair regrowth in the first two years of taking finasteride.