Dr Rassman, I have a very serious question and I trust you will treat it as such. Over the past two years of taking Proscar split into quarters, I have noticed a ridiculous, almost insatiable increase in sexual desire. I mean its always been there before but I believe its increased dramatically. I’m also finding women attractive I never before felt attracted too. Every second woman I see these days seems incredibly attractive to me and I usually lust after them which is just ridiculous! Also occasionally I have noticed that I can be filled with intense rage and aggression for no reason at all which usually lasts about 30 mins to an hour its almost like i’m full of insane amounts of testosterone temporarily. At these times I feel like I want to run through a brick wall for fun, or break walls with my fists (scary i know) Its almost like a form of roid rage! Not that ive ever taken steroids. But its my understanding that Finastraside lowers DHT and increases free testosterone floating in the body. Could this be a possible reason for what i’ve mentioned?
I guess in a nut shell im asking…
Does Propecia make you more horny?
Has Propecia ever been known to increase anger or irritability?
Finasteride has been reported to increase testosterone by 18% on average. I have had reports from many patients that their sex drive has increased and some wives reported that to me in their older husbands. I have not heard about the degree to which you report the drug impacts you. You might measure your testosterone before you stop taking finasteride, and then measure it again a month after you are off the drug. That would give you an answer. Be warned though, if you saw benefits from treating your hair loss with finasteride, your hair loss might start up again when you stop the drug.
