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The most commonly reported side effects for men taking finasteride are only reported by less than one percent of users, which would seem to indicate a low side effect risk overall.
A study of 50 men with androgenetic alopecia who had been using a combination of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for two years switched to a topical solution of minoxidil fortified with ...
Most men who take finasteride won’t experience any side effects, though. Clinical trials found that 1.8 percent of men who took finasteride experienced decreased drive compared to 1.3 percent of ...
A 2010 Cochrane review found that men taking finasteride for BPH (with a mean age of 62.4) are at increased risk for impotence, erectile dysfunction (ED), decreased libido, and ejaculation disorder for the first year of treatment. The rates became indistinguishable from placebo after 2–4 years and these side effects usually got better over time.
It may be effective in helping promote hair growth in both men and women with androgenic alopecia. [20] [21] About 40% of men experience hair regrowth after 3–6 months. [22] It is the only topical product that is FDA approved in America for androgenic hair loss. [20] However, increased hair loss has been reported. [23] [24]
The men who applied the topical finasteride solution to their scalps for one week showed similar results to those who took 1mg of oral finasteride for the same amount of time.
For example, in a one-year trial, men with male pattern baldness who were treated with 1mg of finasteride per day reported the following side effects: Decreased libido (reported by 1.8 percent of men)
Androgen replacement therapy formulations and dosages used in men Route Medication Major brand names Form Dosage Oral: Testosterone a – Tablet: 400–800 mg/day (in divided doses) Testosterone undecanoate: Andriol, Jatenzo: Capsule: 40–80 mg/2–4× day (with meals) Methyltestosterone b: Android, Metandren, Testred: Tablet: 10–50 mg/day ...