Can I take finasteride every other day to avoid a decrease in libido?

27 -year-old mana year ago
Hello, I am taking finasteride to counter hair loss. We are talking about a 5 mg pill cut in 4, so about 1.25 mg per day. For a while now, I've been taking 1.25 mg every other day to avoid any problem of low libido. This decision was motivated by a YouTube video from 2 Australian doctors who specialize in hair loss. They mentioned that taking 1.25 mg every other day had no negative side effects, as the concentration level in the body remained high enough to accomplish the task of inhibiting the testosterone molecule that causes hair loss.
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Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago
Hello Sir.
The dosage of 1.25mg every 2 days has not been agreed upon, no concrete data has been established with this dosage.
Have you experienced a decrease in libido with 1.25mg every day? Have you asked your pharmacist about this?
27 -year-old man · a year ago
Thank you for your answer. When I changed my dosage, I was more afraid that my libido would decrease since it was already low. I had not yet asked my pharmacist any questions. I will ask him when I go to bring him my new prescription.
Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago
Thanks for the feedback! Keep in mind that the effect on libido is a possible side effect of finasteride but rare. You can try taking it every 2 days but it may be less effective.
I will be available if you have any further questions!
Tom Samaha, pharmacist
27 -year-old man · a year ago
Thank you!
Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago
We'd love to!

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