Side effects of Finasteride, the medicine to prevent hair loss

2023-04-24 14:27:24

The most frequent hair loss in men, technically known as androgenic alopeciaIt is a very difficult condition to treat. Among the few pharmacological options, perhaps the best known and most effective is finasteride.

Like all drugs, however, finasteride may have some associated side effects, which in certain cases can even become serious. Therefore, it is possible to take into account the possible adverse reactions to be attentive to the symptoms and act on them.

In particular, finasteride suppresses the action and production of certain male hormonesTherefore, some of its effects are noticeable in the field of sexuality. In the same way, there is always some risk of an allergic reaction, which is acute and sometimes severe.

What are the side effects

Thus, it has been reported that finasteride can cause problems such as the inability to have or maintain erections, decreased sexual desire, ejaculation problems (including reduced ejaculation volume), testicular pain, or depression. It is especially important to see a doctor if any of these signs reaches significant severity and/or if they become persistent.

Other signs include breast changes (increase in size, lumpiness, pain, or discharge), rash, itching, hives, swelling of the lips and face, and difficulty breathing or swallowing. Some of them could indicate an allergic reaction to the drug, which may require urgent medical attention.

Finally, it should be noted that finasteride is known to increase the risk of developing certain serious types of cancer in both men and women: for example, high-grade prostate cancer (a cancer that spreads and grows faster than other types of prostate cancer) or breast cancer. That is why, in any case, these risks should be consulted with the doctor who prescribes the drug so that he maintains the vigilance that he deems appropriate based on the profile of each patient.