Brain Fog due to Finasteride | Causes, Prevention & Cure Explained

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Brain fog is rarely encountered in patients with hair loss on Finasteride. Brain fog due to Finasteride is mostly reversible. However some patients complain of brain fog even some yeard after stopping the drug Finasteride.
In this video Dr Bhatti discusses the causes of Brain Fog, prevention and Cure.
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@yashpuppala6776 Жыл бұрын

Thank you doctor, keep educating people, really helpful

@mannyvelo 2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to comment but couldn't remember what to comment on.

@shirse9331 2 жыл бұрын

Brain fog!

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

Did you say something!

@roxx7148 2 жыл бұрын

😀😂

@Cartman5101 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@kumarkumar-md7ee 2 жыл бұрын

very Informative.. thx!

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@soclass5180 Жыл бұрын

Hello Doctor, Thank you for this very interesting and clearly detailed video. I am 58 years old and have been taking finasteride 1,25/day for 24 years. The results are outstanding since my hair loss has been completely stabilized and new hair has grown. Recently, when I had my blood taken, I learned that my total testosterone level as well as my free testosterone level were far below normal. I was diagnosed with andropause. My doctor prescribed a monthly injection of testosterone. He also told me that finasteride was contraindicated for andropause without explaining why. So I don't know what to do. Should I really stop taking finasteride which has done a perfect job so far ? Thank you for your advice.

@sheetalsuryavanshi5348 2 жыл бұрын

You are always giving genuine information sir👌

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the encouraging words. They mean a lot.

@44daggers44 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, it came at perfect timing. I am wondering two things. Since starting finasteride 1 month ago, the first two weeks I had regular light hair fall (around 10 noticeable hairs per day) but the last two weeks my shedding has increased to 150 noticeable hairs per day. Is it possible to start the shed so quickly (after only 2 weeks on fin) and how long does a shed usually last? My other question is I noticed my alcohol tolerance has decreased a lot (which I’m fine with) but does small alcohol intake hurt finasteride absorption?

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

Shedding can start this early! It usually lasts 6-8 weeks. Alcohol tolerance with Finastreide depends also upon your liver function tests.

@44daggers44 2 жыл бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia thank you very much for answering 🙏 I hope the shed starting so quickly is a sign I’m a good responder :)

@fuckooo Жыл бұрын

Finasteride interferes with neurosteroids such as Allopregnanolone which as a neurosteroid have prosexual, anxiolytic and cognitive effects. It's very easy to see how 5ar inhibitors can lead to a significant degradation of mental and physical health in some subpopulations. It's important that people have a handle on key health parameters and track these whilst on the medication. People also need to be realistic in the event of side effects. IMO there's no 'powering through' if you start to experience cognitive decline and other serious side effects early, it's a sign you shouldn't be on the medication. I genuinely believe in 20-30 years time we will see these medications as a mistake. It's a shame it's the best we currently have to treat hair loss.

@fuckooo Жыл бұрын

@Ri1 It's not a nocebo effect, 5AR is pretty damn important, when you inhibit it you are taking something out of you, but obviously some people have more significant response to others. As I say in the original comment, you have to be dialed into your health anyway, but IF you're hitting side effects with this stuff then you really should think twice about taking it.

@fuckooo Жыл бұрын

@Ri1 Finasteride can present significant problems, especially to certain subpopulations of individuals. Stop being a propagandist. The key point I am making is that you need to be sensible, be on top of your blood work and be on top of your overall health prior to taking finasteride and then track these parameters over time. If you are dialed into all of these things and then face side effects then guess what, it's because of the finasteride, no ifs no buts.

@IgrwOw Жыл бұрын

but what if a person takes topical finasteride, 0,25mg for only 14 days? i got nipple sensivity and bad erection. stopped taking it for 8 months. nipple sensivity is gone but erection is still poor.

@fuckooo Жыл бұрын

@@IgrwOw Topical fin still goes systemic, it just takes longer to build.

@antoneckhart4010 7 ай бұрын

@@IgrwOw dosage does not matter at all. Any of the drug enters your body and blocks the conversion, pfs will happen. Topical or oral. It dont matter. A micro crumb of a tablet or 1mg blocks almost the same. People have gotten PFS from minoxidil foam. Anti androgenic drugs, supplements are lethal to the body. Also there is something very sinister about this drug thats well hard to believe for some.

@ManishSharma-np6cr 2 жыл бұрын

Doctor, I have gone through few research articles about natural form of alphareductase inhibitor. The common suggestion seems to be intake of saw palmetto , pumpkin seeds and soyabean. Still am curious though it can take prolonged time for results. Is those food items give same effect as from finastride . Or is it advisable to take those natural products to offset the implications of finastride and protect decent healthy hair follicles.

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

In my experience these are not a shadow of pharmacological grade DHT blockers. However, you can give it a try for 3 months and see for yourself.

@nav1268 2 жыл бұрын

Hello doctor, I wanted to ask if reflex hyperandrogenecity exists while taking low dose Finasteride(1mg/day) as there have been no documented reports of it. If so in your experience,does it happen as soon as we start taking the drug or after 1 year or so?

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

I have never seen one happening atmicrodoses. Pleaes watch: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jdehhcqf26ncdXk.html

@mikecronin6265 11 ай бұрын

First, appreciate the content. Respect in regards to your hard work towards becoming, and being a Doctor. as well. You mentioned in one of your videos that topical finasteride does not work. I have seen some studies that counter your opinion. Not attempting to second guess or disrespect you advice by the way. Have you changed your mind since in regards to topical finasteride? Thanks in advance sir?

@hairtransplantinindia 11 ай бұрын

Thanks. Topical does not work. Research is still underway to make the molecule penetrate in sufficient amount directly to the root without entering the blood stream. You will find many studies in clinical medicine that are to be taken with a pinch of salt. Most people waste precious time and then the baldness is tooo hard to mitigate. I have had several such clients over the years.

@sukeshjph 11 ай бұрын

Topical Finasteride works. DHT is not the monster but the androgen receptors in the hair root or follicles are the monsters. Topical Finasteride goes and blocks it. I just wonder if topical Finasteride never worked how come minoxydil works. That’s crap. I’m using TRT gel and this penetrates via skin and improves my testosterone levels by 200%. Imagine same way Finasteride and monoxydil both get absorbed via head skin and reach follicles.

@Priteshlodh 2 жыл бұрын

Hello...sir, does finasteride has any effect on androgen receptors epigenetics??

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

Not to my knowledge.

@daviddelguercio8458 8 ай бұрын

Has anyone experienced Brian fog and dizzy spells with anxiety I stopped finastride 8 months ago and still have these symptoms.

@elieed 6 ай бұрын

took about10 days at 5mg for prostrate,started getting anxiety and depression,like suicidal thoughts! been off it for 6 days and head is still messed up.never had anything like this in my 65 years

@sterlingwilliams1690 Жыл бұрын

You mentioned that Finasteride is know to rewire the Hippocampus. Is it reversible once you stop taking the medication? Does topical cause this as well?

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

Once a side effect like this happens it is difficult to incriminate the real cause unless the patient was consulted in person and various tests were done in the lab. If due to Finasteride alone, it should revert on cessation of the drug.

@sukomalpaul4475 2 жыл бұрын

Can Finasteride bring back receding hairline in temple areas? Can I take 1mg Finasteride on alternate days without consulting any doctor as I can clearly see my hairline is receding. All doctos here in agartala even do not think about Finasteride. What they give are minoxidil and vitamin tablets. Minoxil creates rashes on my scalp and I also have dry dandruff issue

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

Finasteride will not grow new hair. It can only be taken on prescription. Not an OTC drug.

@mitchweaver9475 2 жыл бұрын

Hey doc, i’m 22 I’ve been taking 1mg finesteride for about 8 months and have horrible brain fog and low energy. I’ve also noticed that my hair continues to fall out even though i’ve been on finesteride and take it daily. What should I do?

@mitchweaver9475 2 жыл бұрын

I had lab work done for everything from testosterone (560.1) to lymes screen and mono test. My vit D 25 was (22) which is low but i’ve been supplementing to fix that. Any idea how to fix my issue above?

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

You should stop immediately. Finasteride after all is not for everyone.

@tomshaji 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely your problem is something else ,low vitamin d will definitely make you feel w worse and tired . You have to be healthy before taking finasteride or we will end up blaming the drug for all bad things happening.

@IgrwOw Жыл бұрын

how are u today?

@Priteshlodh 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Sir, Sir, does finasteride use effect our cortisol level? Will it increases cortisol secretion?Thank you sir...

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

No inter-relation here.

@svinay2733 2 жыл бұрын

hey sir, i actually have problem of over production of sebum and my hair falls with sebum plug like substance at the end of hair and i am on finasteride 1mg/day for 26 days. no sides as of now i just wanna know will finasteride help in reducing the sebum production nd if it doesnt then what should i do, i already am using ketoconazole once/week, healthy diet no junk food at all (i will be quiting diary soon) , i work out daily and sweat in scalp region still it doesnt improve am i lacking somewhere ? Whats your suggestion

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. 26 days is too short to see any semblance of result after starting oral Finasteride. You may get to see a benefit only after 3-6 months.

@svinay2733 2 жыл бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia sir i wanted to ask whether finasteride helps in decreasing sebum production i hope it does. Waiting for ur reply :)

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

@@svinay2733No it does not.

@louiscatlift 8 ай бұрын

hi doc! Love the video. I've been on Finasteride for 3 weeks, 1mg 3 times a week as per the advice of the hair loss show. I seemed to have a shed in the first two weeks, hairloss stabilized a little after that but now I'm experience quite significant brain fog and headaches. Not 100% sure if they're caused by the finasteride but they did come out of nowhere and are not quite like anything I've experienced before. My question would be: - If this is caused by finasteride is there a chance it just goes away after taking the drug for 4-8 weeks and my body getting used to it? - Is there anything I can do to mitigate them? Vitamins I can take etc.? Thanks for your help!

@hairtransplantinindia 8 ай бұрын

This usually goes away in 4 weeks. If it does not and you are upset by the side effects, health is more important.

@louiscatlift 8 ай бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia thanks Dr! I only took 8 1 mg pills in all, over the course of two and half weeks. But I ended up taking a break. The brain fog seemed to clear but after 12 days off Finasteride I had an enormous hair shed yesterday. Biggest of my life. Could F still be in my system and causing this shed? If so, when do you think it'll stop and hair loss be expected to return to the normal rate? Thanks so much! Struggling a bit here tbh

@hairtransplantinindia 8 ай бұрын

@@louiscatlift Hair shedding is likely to have occurred coincidentally. It should not be due to 8 pills of Finasteride. All the more reason you should first stabilise your hair loss for 6 months before taking a break. This is my constant refrain. That is if you are tolerating the drug.

@gyanendraverma3155 2 ай бұрын

I use finasteride for almost 3 months. I was wondering why i am feeling so depressed, so much anxious and i also it gives me ED. It almost 1 year stoping this medicine but still i am not feeling the strong errection that i had before taking this medicine.

@Man-u-flex Жыл бұрын

Is there lab tests you can take to see if you are experiencing side effects from propecia? Cause my anxiety has been bad and brain fog of a half Witt I feel pretty sure it is cause of the propecia but I want to see if I can get proof on labs because I have tested my dht levels and they where not low

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

Best is to stop it for 30 days and you will know. How much was your total testosterone level before starting Oral Finasteride?

@Man-u-flex Жыл бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia higher then normal

@southside6ixsavage564 2 жыл бұрын

Is taking finasteride 1.25mg twice a week enough to stabilize or slow down the progression of baldness?

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

This dosage twice a week will not help. Watch: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fd2SjLpkqZyzen0.html

@akashdas8647 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you doctor for your awesome content on this topic. I'm 20 year old and take 1 mg 4 times a week and the hairfall is under control. But I'm afraid that will the hairfall return with time?

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

It can if effect of Finasteride anes but it is unlikely. If it does exacerbate, you can increase dose or add Dutasteride. Watch other strategies: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbaHoMucvqvNhas.html

@user-gl1rw2pt9u 6 ай бұрын

Hey doctor I am on finasteride since 2 months 1 mg alternate days but my hairs are more thinned is finasteride causing this

@hairtransplantinindia 6 ай бұрын

Finasteride does not cause thinning.

@rk-iw1in Жыл бұрын

Doc, I'm already suffering from brain fog. Can the consumption of finasteride make it worse. I know finasteride has a logarithmic effect on dht. Therefore, taking just 0.2 MG is as good as 1mg. Can that low dose do me any harm?

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

Get you androgen levels checked first.

@nishantrajak9518 2 жыл бұрын

Sir my question is that if athlete aur defence exam aspirant use finastride it will comes in doping or not ?

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

Pleaes seek your answer in this video- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/er5op7aJ3JOvaZ8.html&lc=UgyPXfWYI7CKWaqd1qV4AaABAg

@brunobruni4238 Жыл бұрын

Hello doctor, I used topic finasteride for 8 months, this could cause dementia-like symptoms or a real dementia?

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

Topical Finasteride is safe. Because it is ineffective.

@utsavkataria96 5 ай бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia I got PFS from topical.

@ManishSharma-np6cr 2 жыл бұрын

Doctor, Today saw couple of persons had failed hair transplant. One person took fue and could see the marks. Other person seems to have taken fit procedure could see weird curve line behind his head. If we decided to take hair transplant with you and considering implications of finastride and avoiding taking finastride after few years. Will i have successfull hair transplant results. Your words are confidence for us doctor. But reluctant to step forward. Need your suggestion pls

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

Answers to your questions are specific to a patient. Best is to take a consultation in person if you wish accurate answers.

@rithikroosen2416 2 жыл бұрын

Do finasteride cause vitamin d deficiency I am on that drug for 2 years my blood check showed am i low in vitamin d

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

No it does not. Most people have Vit D deficiency and this canaggravate har loss. Best to see a doctor and start supplements.

@IgrwOw Жыл бұрын

my free testosterone was 20,5. SGBG 14. total testosterone 650 and dht 680. it took nothing but 14 days of 0,25mg topical finasteride to give me nipple sensivity and bad erection. stopped taking it for 8 months. nipple sensivity is gone but erection is still bad..

@SK-qs7zz 9 ай бұрын

So the symptoms i have been experiencing as I take 1mg of finasteride 3 times a week. Is brain fog and headaches almost immediately after taking the drug within a few minutes this will then last a day, slowly improving. For example if i take a dose on monday i will feel fine on wednesday and so on (I feel like brain capacity is reduced by 20%). However, I want to continue with the medication as I am in the early stages of hair loss at 26. What can I do to negate the symptoms?

@hairtransplantinindia 9 ай бұрын

What were your hormonal levels before starting F- testosterone and estrogen?

@SK-qs7zz 8 ай бұрын

free testosterone was 0.535 nmol/L and oestradiol 153pmol/L @@hairtransplantinindia

@SK-qs7zz 12 күн бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia F-testosterone was 0.535 nmol/L and Estradiol was 153 Pmol/L

@mustakim2012 Жыл бұрын

Tropical solution side effects last long how many days?

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

No effect, no side effect of topical- very safe!

@danieloswald2210 11 ай бұрын

Are side effects possible after 2 weeks? Experiencing some bad brain fog with dutasteride

@hairtransplantinindia 11 ай бұрын

Your total testosterone levels before starting?

@pranjalr162 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Doc! I am 19 years old and I started balding while I was 18 and doctor I litreally can see huge hair fall in me comparing to pictures of last year and its thinning agressively plus hairline is receeding as well. Would you advice me to take 5 mg Finast twice a week or 1 mg finast on every alternate days? Please doctor I am very much worried due to this problem people call me of 26 27 although I am not ever 20.

@prajnanammohnty950 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I am in the same boat as you reply back to help each other out 👍🏼

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

You need to see a local doctor. Before you do that get total tesosterone level checked in the morning.

@pranjalr162 2 жыл бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia I got you doctor but there aren't dermatologist in my area I have to go to city which is miles away please as mentioned above is my case would you mind recommending something for me

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

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@prajnanammohnty950 2 жыл бұрын

@@pranjalr162 bro reply back my age is same as urs 😭 maybe we can talk about it 😢

@Man-u-flex Жыл бұрын

I don’t understand why it cripples some men and some men have no side effects?

@kmook76 Жыл бұрын

It’s not counter intuitive. Young men are more sensitive to hormonal changes and in the prime of their mental acuity and speed.

@Userkarma77 6 ай бұрын

Hello sir ! I have been taking fenastride for almost 2 and half month ago .i haven't feel any side effects like headache, anxiety,depression etc but i am only 23 with grade 3 surgery done .so my question In future due to daily doses of fenastride at such young age, is there high chances of side effects and risks ?? Should i continue for life long ?

@hairtransplantinindia 6 ай бұрын

Not if you follow my video on: 5 strategies while using Finasteride

@GiverrionBG 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed quite noticable brain fog while studying to exams in medicine university. Poor memory, poor concetration, overall way slower studying. Im on good diet + gym so its not about it. I went off finasteride for 2 weekend few months ago and my studying ability went way better after like 5 days.

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

So Finasteride is not for you.

@s2theeven887 2 жыл бұрын

Did you stop it? I have brain fog and been on for about a year. Thinking about just dropping the dose to .25mg to see if it goes away before I stop it completely

@jeezy2690 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a nursing student, and I experienced the same thing. I got off it and just accepted it. I’m 23 and my sh** is receding haha

@s2theeven887 2 жыл бұрын

@@jeezy2690 good to know. After dropping my dose and discussing it with my doctor the brain fog went away completely. I’m in law school so I understand your pain of brain fog while studying lol, it’s awful. But dropping the dose worked for me

@jeezy2690 2 жыл бұрын

@@s2theeven887 I used topical finasteride. I thought about switching to oral but never did it

@merashed5105 2 жыл бұрын

Doctor I have depression but may hair fall too much can I use finasterid

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

Take the tests and try it for 1-3 months. You will know.

@bestrong1955 2 жыл бұрын

Sir 1mg 3 times in a week or 0.5 alternate days which more effective?

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

Please watch this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fd2SjLpkqZyzen0.html

@alexandrex4893 2 жыл бұрын

Hello doctor I took this treatment for 2 and a half years it has now been almost 6 years since I stopped but some erectile dysfunctions are still present loss of sensitivity in the glans, difficulty in maintaining an erection I have tried many remedies but I cannot find not my abilities before that surely disrupted my androgen receptors What do you think would be the best treatment to permanently reset the body? thank you very much doctor

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

Ofcourse go off it for3 months and see. What was your total testosterone level on starting Finasteride? And how old are you?

@IgrwOw Жыл бұрын

Hi Nicolas. how's ur erection nowdays?

@SanctuaryD3 2 жыл бұрын

Hey doc, I used finasteride 3 times, I quit 8 days ago and am getting quite bad brainfog, how long should i expect for this to subside?

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

Your mind is playing tricks. It does not happen so fast.

@Coolgamer322 2 жыл бұрын

Same experience here. 3 times and unbearable brain fog.

@csgotunibetprediciton4019 2 жыл бұрын

@@Coolgamer322 how are you today?

@Coolgamer322 2 жыл бұрын

@@csgotunibetprediciton4019 Lowered intake 3x a week problems are gone

@sukeshjph 2 жыл бұрын

Brain fog can be caused by bad diet like high sugar, diabetes, lack of exercise, poor gut health. Eat probiotics supplements. Eat blueberries, they have anthocyanin that cures brain fog. Pomegranate is good too. Eat fish or omega 3 supplements they help as well

@piercemyers6228 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Doctor, I recently started taking finasteride .5mg a day for almost a month but am thinking about changing to .5 mg every other day as a baseline to reduce hairloss. I am 21 and I got some blood work done before however I don't think the correct blood work and was wondering what bloodwork I should get done and if it is necessary. My testosterone is 624 , FR TESTOST, DIRECT is 16.2, and TSH is 1.7.

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

Your level is perfect to start with oral Finasteride without any issue if you are otherwise healthy. Get a consultation with a local doctor.

@stealth9486 6 ай бұрын

how is your hairfall now? after two years

@theFarhadkhan 3 ай бұрын

I have been on Finasteride for more than 1.5 year I had never experienced dizziness and light-headedness and sometimes the sensational of fainting or I wanted to know is it due to Finasteride...?? And just to add my hairfall improved after 4 5 months but now even after taking Finasteride I'm still having Hairfall My inner self is saying to leave this medication

@hairtransplantinindia 3 ай бұрын

Please follow your inner voice.

@johnorozco4562 11 ай бұрын

Hello Dr. I have been taking finasteride for about 5 years 1mg per day. I stopped a week ago. How long does it take for brain fog to go away? Or is it permanently?

@hairtransplantinindia 11 ай бұрын

If due to Finasteride should go away in 2-4 weeks.

@edwardstark6817 4 ай бұрын

Did it go away?

@ramrod273 4 ай бұрын

Did it go away after the 2 or 4 weeks?

@einbenutzer17 10 ай бұрын

Hi, i had brain fog only in the beginning, but i had a huge problem with lack of sexual pleasure. Now i quit finasterid, but its allready 3 months and i still didnt get my whole "pleasure" back... It is much better, but not as it used to be before finasterid... Is there anything i could do? Not worth the risk to try out if you are one of those ppl with side effects... cause there is no turning back it seems.

@hairtransplantinindia 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. If you had been on medication for a long time, the type of sexual experience deteriorates with time as you age. Keep that also in mind. Try Tadalafil.

@einbenutzer17 9 ай бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia but it was just 8 months on fin. I dont think there is a big difference between the sexual expirience at age 31 to 32 years..

@jefasoAk47 4 ай бұрын

I don’t remember if i was going or coming

@poiyamozhis488 7 ай бұрын

Hello sir, finasteride does cause memory loss?!

@zuu1701 2 ай бұрын

Yes

@peregrino1449 2 жыл бұрын

Hello doctor, I've being diagnosed with Gilbert's syndrome. Is taking Finasteride compatible with this liver issue?

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

Gilbert's syndrome is a name given to a genetic disorder of the liver wherein the processing of bilirubin is improper. Finasteride has no interaction whatsoever.

@peregrino1449 2 жыл бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia Thank you very much for your valuable answer doctor!

@boniroychowdhury4421 9 ай бұрын

Can finasteride cause headaches?i have headaches when i start using finasteride

@hairtransplantinindia 9 ай бұрын

Not likely.

@ahmedmaher1983 2 жыл бұрын

Doctor iam starting to taking finasteride 3 weeks ago... I take 1.25 once a day after lunch.. Recently i feel some dizziness after getting up from the bed in the morning and feels low energy

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

For dizziness please see your family physician.

@OcelotDAD 10 ай бұрын

This particular side effect hits me immediately, particularly when I use the topical form of finasteride. Takes me about 2 weeks to go back to normal after I stop usage.

@beslemeto 9 ай бұрын

Exactly! It takes 2 week to go back to normal! And people still say Finasteride has no sides...

@TheMarkwulf 2 жыл бұрын

Hello doctor, how common is it for the brain fog that finasteride causes to be irreversible? I would be very interested in trying but I do have moderate anxiety. If it were to become permanently worse or I were to develop brain fog, it would be intolerable for me, and I read some cases of this happening in the medical literature.

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

No, it is not permanent. However a proper in person consultation with a qualified doctor is a must before taking such medications.

@Aman-09828 6 ай бұрын

Doctor, I'm using finastride for 2 months and in second month i have common nightfall. Every 3rd or 4th day Is due to it or there could be other reasons? I'm afraid but i don't wanna stop because it reduced my hair fall

@hairtransplantinindia 6 ай бұрын

Please do not stop.

@Aman-09828 6 ай бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia but I also have brain fog What should I do

@hairtransplantinindia 6 ай бұрын

If you have so mnay problems which you ascribe to Finasteride please stop it.@@Aman-09828

@ckay563 2 жыл бұрын

Doctor comparing 5 % topical fin + minoxidil and 10% soln which is best

@badasudheerkumar2905 2 жыл бұрын

I'm using minoxidil 10% but not that much effective I'll try topical fin

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

10% is useless. There is no additional benefit after 5% Minoxidil . It only will give headaches, cause increased itching, make you feel faint, and make you short tempered. Topical Finasteride combination is of no value. 5% Minoxidil is best for men.

@ckay563 2 жыл бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia thank u doctor

@aloosamosa5583 2 жыл бұрын

Sir Maine 6-7 months finasteride 1mg use kari,ab mere face pe Melasma pigmentation ho gyi hai,isko kaise fix karu??

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

होना तो नहीं चाहिए ऐसे | Finasteride बंद करके देख लो मालूम चल जायेगा |

@anniewalters6998 9 ай бұрын

Hi there doc, My husband developed brain fog three weeks in. He is currently taking 0.5 mg. I have advised him to stop for about four weeks and then resume at 0.25 mg. Is it good advice?

@hairtransplantinindia 9 ай бұрын

Yes that is sound advice.

@anniewalters6998 9 ай бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia Thank you so much. Just one more question please. My husband is 34 and has only mild temporal recession. The crown area is perfect. The hair however are relatively thin. He has stopped smoking a month back. So my query is should he even be on finastride?

@hairtransplantinindia 9 ай бұрын

Will need an assessment. You can send his pictures at 0091 8872238888 @@anniewalters6998

@bond-rf1le Жыл бұрын

sir i experience brain fog differently....at 1:30am before taking medicine i was sleepy and tired... within 1 hr of finasteride i was better in studying..my head felt for soft...i finish my work and at 2:38am i went for sleep...but after i wake up my brain was so tired..like a headache specially above my ears both side ...i never experinced headache after a sleep .....it was the first time i took medicine....

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

You should be off the drug if this continues.

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

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@mreza2364 Жыл бұрын

I see.. i have brain fog also after taking 10 times finasteride

@Zsanebula 2 жыл бұрын

what options are there for guys who get brain fog from finasteride?

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

They need to stop straightaway

@Zsanebula 2 жыл бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia that makes sense. Are there other options. Such as dutasteride?

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

@@Zsanebula Dutasteride blocks almost all of DHT unlike Finasteride and this will make matters even worse!

@tomshaji 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to ask this doctor since I'm from a rural area ,don't have a dermatologist near me .where can I get my testosterone levels checked. Available in normal hospitals?

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

Which village?

@tomshaji 2 жыл бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia wayanad , kerala

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

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@prospek6621 4 ай бұрын

How long does it takes to go away

@hairtransplantinindia 4 ай бұрын

Usually disappears in a week.

@raheelabbasi8229 3 ай бұрын

Hi, I took finsastride 10 Mg in 4 doses with each dose 2.5mg and I am experiencing severe dizziness especially when I get up from bed, I stopped taking it and it has been two weeks but I still get dizzy when I get up from bed Please advise

@hairtransplantinindia 3 ай бұрын

You took it for prostate health or hair?

@raheelabbasi8229 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your reply, I took it for hair loss as prescribed by the dermatologist

@raheelabbasi8229 3 ай бұрын

Can you please further advise

@hairtransplantinindia 3 ай бұрын

@@raheelabbasi8229 You should go to an expert for advice. That is not a recommended dosage.

@gameplaytech9790 6 ай бұрын

I want finasteride to maintain my hair but i have brain fog what can i do 😞

@hairtransplantinindia 6 ай бұрын

It's not for you

@vikram6903o7 Жыл бұрын

Sir, does taking Finestride impact muscle gains in Gym. Please suggest.

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

No it does not.

@Priteshlodh Жыл бұрын

Respected Sir, Sir, as enzyme SRD5A2 works in acidic pH range of optimum 5.5, Sir, does this enzyme will work in our brain, where pH is 7.2 in alkaline range? Sir, does enzyme follow such work principle? Thank you sir.

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

Will need to research this.

@shubhanshusharma2930 Жыл бұрын

Doctor I'm taking Finastride 1 mg from 2 months and feel lack in focus and I forgot things were I kept. My age is 20. Does this happen due to finastride consumption.

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

What were your hormonal levels before starting it?

@vaddepallisandeep2112 Жыл бұрын

Hey shubhanshu r u still on finesteride how's the results now and dis it effect ur studies please let me know I'm a medical student u know how important it is

@vaddepallisandeep2112 Жыл бұрын

Hey shubhanshu r u still on finesteride how's the results now and dis it effect ur studies please let me know I'm a medical student u know how important it is

@vaddepallisandeep2112 Жыл бұрын

Hey shubhanshu r u still on finesteride how's the results now and dis it effect ur studies please let me know I'm a medical student u know how important it is

@vaddepallisandeep2112 Жыл бұрын

Hey shubhanshu r u still on finesteride how's the results now and dis it effect ur studies please let me know I'm a medical student u know how important it is

@tkaali6866 2 жыл бұрын

Is this same on dutastride or not?

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

Its even more if it happens with Finasteride it will surely increase with Dutasteride since the latter blocks almost all of DHT!

@tkaali6866 2 жыл бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia Thanks doc , I’ve been on dutastride for 5 months, the results pretty good and I haven’t seen any side effects

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

@@tkaali6866 Good to know. These experiences help build confidence in patients inundated with negative information.

@mohammedazzan7529 2 жыл бұрын

Can I take 0.5 finasteride thrice a week???

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

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@ihavePFS 10 ай бұрын

You doctors have extremely little knowledge about post finasteride syndrome (PFS)

@hairtransplantinindia 10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@anasmoukrim1352 Жыл бұрын

Ever since I started finasteride I’ve been getting absurd cravings of caffeine and carbohydrates, anyone else experienced this?

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

Not that I know of.

@anasmoukrim1352 Жыл бұрын

Does finasteride cause an increase Cortisol? I get cravings when I am stressed maybe that is why?

@anasmoukrim1352 Жыл бұрын

Does finasteride cause an increase Cortisol? I get cravings when I am stressed maybe that is why?

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

@@anasmoukrim1352 No it does not.

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

@@anasmoukrim1352 No it does not, Sir

@rkfitness6158 2 жыл бұрын

Is finasteride a type of steroid?

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

No, it is not.

@jamescokl3 5 ай бұрын

Does finasteride damage kidneys liver heart in healthy people?

@hairtransplantinindia 5 ай бұрын

Not in healthy individuals

@jamescokl3 5 ай бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia bless you.

@hairtransplantinindia 5 ай бұрын

Thank you@@jamescokl3

@Dabne5587 14 күн бұрын

Yes, it ruined my health

@davidomeara4704 2 жыл бұрын

Finasteride has not been approved for hair Loss for over 40 years. Still great information though.

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

It has been used for hair loss treatment for 3 decades now. Yes approved in 1997.

@sukeshjph 2 жыл бұрын

Although this doctor what says is not wrong but information is very vague. All my friends before starting finasteride please please listen to my advice. As a general rule we all should also do this. Go to a good endocrinologist and test for your Total Testosterone, Free Testosterone, estradiol and estrogen, SHBG, LH, FSH, DHT, Dhea etc. If your Total T or Free T is low don’t start Finasteride. Moreover sometimes you may have good Testosterone but high SHBG, as it stands SHBG gobbles up your testosterone. Testosterone that is bound to SHBG is useless. Low free testosterone means low DHT. Your libido is actually controlled by DHT not testosterone as Testosterone is actually converted to DHT and then goes on working with your libido, penis erections etc. however DHT doesn’t help building muscles. DHT as a whole works on sexual organs and hair. Another thing to consider if your estrogen levels are high that means you are aromatising your Testosterone to estrogen. Excess estrogen in males cause weak erections or ED, low libido etc. Don’t mess up with your hormone with finasteride. If you wish to take it continue to do a full hormone testing every 6 months. Our Gnrh or Gonadrophic system works in feedback loop. When testosterone can’t get converted to DHT because of blocked 5 Alpha pathway it goes to the other aromatisation path and gets converted to estrogen. So be mindful we all are different so get yourself tested. Only a testing Total testosterone is not enough.For guys with low T it may also be advisable if you can afford go for TRT or testosterone replacement therapy and then go with finasteride. But continually monitor your hormones.

@IgrwOw Жыл бұрын

@sukeshjph Жыл бұрын

@@IgrwOw Also Please try Indole-3-Carbinol or DIM or a clomid as Aromatise Inhibitor. In your case that'll fix your issue of high estrogen and you can use low dose Fin

@IgrwOw Жыл бұрын

@@sukeshjph do you think high estrogen is causing me bad erection?? Nipple sensitive is gone with no medication.

@livebanda5564 Жыл бұрын

@@sukeshjph hello bro... If taking finesteride is dangerous... What about topical finesteride? Is it safe? My total testestrone levels was 180 due to varicocele.because of this shock I went into stress cycle, depression... But after taking clomid it goes up to 800... Sad part is i started to loose hair from my crown.. My age is 20.. Should I take topical finesteride? Concentration is 0.1 percent..

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

Will not work.

@beslemeto Жыл бұрын

Hello doctor.I just took this medicine for 4 days 0.5mg and i can't even sleep now.Insomnia should be on the list of the side effects!This drug is dangerous!

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

You are panicking. This is not the case with Finasteride.

@beslemeto Жыл бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia I've read many other comments with the same issue.People are experiencing insomnia.. I don't know if it is directly related to the drug or just panicking.Hopefully i will get better. For one thing i am sure though and that is i am a little overthinking person. Thank you for the reply by the way!

@beslemeto Жыл бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia Hi just wanted to tell you that after quitting the drug for several days i am experiencing memory loss and cognitive issues.Even the simplest things are disappearing from my mind. It is a serious side effect! Hopefully i will recover...This is definitely not due to overthinking! Thanks!

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

@@beslemeto You should not go back onto this medication. It may not suit all.

@beslemeto Жыл бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia I will never go back! Thank you sir!

@Man-u-flex Жыл бұрын

What’s the cure? For the brain fog? Pregnenelone?

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

If it is due to Finasteride, one should stop Finasteride.

@Man-u-flex Жыл бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia can supplementing with 5-10mg for pregnenelone possibly mitigate that side effects? Since theoretically the reason is due to allopregnenolone being inhibited by 5 alpha reductase?

@Man-u-flex Жыл бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia that didn’t answer my ? Lol

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

@@Man-u-flex Theoretically yes- but I do not have any clinical experience with this. Best meet a clinical endocrinologist

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

@@Man-u-flex No experience with this. A neurophysician may have the experience with this.

@ashw6015 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely useless video. This isn't even about finasteride. He's just rambling about all sorts of stuff...

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

Cool!

@Dabne5587 14 күн бұрын

Dangerous drug

@iamniteshnaik Жыл бұрын

I lost my libido to finasteride use. I got depression and anxiety after using it. It is persisting even after I stopped using it. I'm not lying sir. 😢

@hairtransplantinindia Жыл бұрын

I believe you. But it only means your doctor should not have iniiated/continued you on this drug.

@elieed 6 ай бұрын

you;re not alone

@Neurotoxic_Boy 11 ай бұрын

😂

@danielbortoni 2 жыл бұрын

Hi doctor, I tried oral finasteride for 2 month in 2018 and got brain fog and dizziness so I stopped. I’ve been using Spectral DNC 5% Nanoxidil since then, and I did notice a benefit but I feel like it has plateaued, so I started topical finasteride + minoxidil in liposome gel. I’ve been on it for 3 weeks now and today I started feeling a little foggy while I was at work. Could this be the finasteride again? And if so, should I stop it or push through it?

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

Likely it is a nocebo effect. Since topical form does not work least of all cause these side effects.

@danielbortoni 2 жыл бұрын

@@hairtransplantinindia so topical finasteride is a waste of effort?

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

@@danielbortoni In my opinion it is

@jamaltroop9073 2 жыл бұрын

Doctor, I recently started taking finasteride 1mg a day 7 days a week for 60 days and started to see some positives in terms of hair thickness and less hair fall. However, on the negative side I experienced some sexual side effects that have since went away after being off it for 2 weeks. Is finasteride not for me ?

@hairtransplantinindia 2 жыл бұрын

The body readjusts to the hormonal changes that Finasteride causes in 4-8 weeks and people get over the initial side effects which are not common. What was your total testosterone level before your doctor started you on Finasteride?

@sukeshjph 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tested your full body hormones like Total Testosterone, DHT, estrogen , SHBG, LH, FSH etc. Please don’t listen to doctors who recommend Finasteride blindly. Testosterone is a weak androgen in sexual function. It’s actually DHT that drives libido however Testosterone is important in muscle mass development. I suffered from sexual side effects after taking finasteride. I tested all these found my T was borderline normal. The reason is when sexual function is driven by combination of Testosterone and DHT. If T is already low then further reduction in DHT runs havoc .

@Rohit-rx5rz Жыл бұрын

@@sukeshjph so what is your advice. Should we stop taking finasteride if we are having bad side effects like these in the initial days. I'm only 21

@sukeshjph Жыл бұрын

@@Rohit-rx5rz Finasteride is not for everyone. Before reaching any conclusion please approach an endocrinologist and do a full body test for Total Testosterone, free testosterone, SHBG, estrogen, DHT, IGF-1, LH, FSH, BPH. After the results are out if your T levels are good range I mean higher mid range it’s okay to take it. The fact that you are having side effects indicates you have hormonal issues. Also check your Thyroid. Our endocrine system is complicated and runs on a balance. If you want to try Fin then try with care and caution. I’m surprised how Doctors are prescribing this without doing all the tests. That is ridiculous as we all are different. Lead a healthy life, eat moderate Fat, moderate carbs, do strength training. Stop watching porn as that reduces dopamine and indirectly reduces T.

@Rohit-rx5rz Жыл бұрын

@@sukeshjph so i will take these tests. And what is considered to be a normal range. And if it's normal can i start taking this?