The only problem is that I have an high PROGESTERONE and High colesterol out of higher range both. ). The men that received the placebo reported similar side effects: 3.7 percent of men who received the placebo reported erectile dysfunction, 3.4 percent of men who received the placebo reported decreased libido, 0.8 percent of men who received the placebo reported decreased ejaculatory volume. It is a severely underrated and misunderstood drug. Individual results will vary. I want to try a combination of what you have listed above mainly to try and increase dopamine. Although, they would like you to believe testosterone replacement is the only solution to make a full recovery. Brain fog I started losing hair about 18 yrs old if that helps, Hi I got post finasteride syndrome like side effects from saw palmettherbal blend of dht natural inhibitors from amazon https://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/B004PVLWW0/ref=acr_dp_hist_2?ie=UTF8&filterByStar=two_star&reviewerType=all_reviews#reviews-filter-bar and i did blood work (rosch eclia methodology) but endos cant find anything that could cause all the side effects im dealing with. 2019 Jan 1;99(1):12-17. doi: 10.2340/00015555-3035. Hi man, Id use pregnenolone and D-phenylalanine to counter the long term sides. If PFS patients and/or family members encounter resistance to and dismissal of PFS as a real medical condition by their doctor, but their doctor is at least open-minded, we recommend that they ask him/her to carefully review this literature and news, along with our PFS Diagnostic Criteria, Doctors & Researchers Speaking Out, PFS Quilt and Propecia Litigation Library pages. All my symptoms have subsided and improved with this Our Biotin Gummy Vitamins are formulated specifically for healthier hair, skin and nails. Im starting to find websites like yours with good advice. Dirt cheap too. After registration is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email, which should contain a link to confirm your intent to register for the forum. Im 3 weeks off cold turkey. My blood level are ok only progesterone and colesterolo are higher than the max range. The Post-Finasteride Syndrome Foundation 2023, Support Program Connects PFS Patients Worldwide, Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center, Persistent erectile dysfunction in men exposed to the 5-reductase inhibitors finasteride or dutasteride, Finasteride use in the male infertility population: effects on semen and hormone parameters, Single and repeated dose of finasteride topical solution in subjects with androgenetic alopecia. But future studies may involve patient testing. Fertil Steril. Biomolecules. Lets say your DHT is low, here are the top 7 supplements you can use to increase it: If you want additional methods on increasing DHT apart from supplements, check out my comprehensive article on boosting DHT: If DHT is normal and you still feel off, mainly anxious, not confidence, shy, nervous, experiencing brain fog, etc., you might be low in allopregnanolone. Thanks in advance. Huperzine-A, Uridine, Bacopa Monnieri, Phosphatidylserine, Alpha-GPC, Caffeine. Have you tried getting loads of sunlight? If I do, could I develop PFS after stopping? You can argue with the theoretician but you cant argue with the anecdotal stories of successful recovery. Should I stop taking the drug cold turkey, or gradually taper off it? Diviccaro S, Giatti S, Cioffi L, Falvo E, Herian M, Caruso D, Melcangi RC. After 15 years of research i also believe mycotoxins are playing a big role in this, mycotoxins damage the grey matter in your brain which would cause dopamine issues, then a cascade of issues from hpa axis dysfunction, gut issues, hormone issues which wont go away under a complete mycotoxin detox is done. This action is similar to the action of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, such as dutasteride and finasteride. The first of these is the nocebo effect.