Propecia and finasteride tablets (generic propecia) are considered effective drugs for AGA treatment, but many people actually stop taking them after finding information in various studies that they are glad they stopped taking them.

Since AGA is progressive in nature, medication treatment should normally be continued, but why is there widespread information that it is good to stop?

This article will provide more background information on the background of being glad to stop taking AGA medications.

In addition, we will explain the truth behind the rumor that "AGA drugs can cause ED?" If you are considering AGA treatment and are concerned about whether you should stop taking it, please refer to this article. If you are considering AGA treatment and are concerned about whether or not you should stop, please refer to this article.

Why people say they are glad they stopped AGA drugs (Propecia and Finasteride)

Essentially, treatment with AGA drugs requires continuity in order to maintain effectiveness, but why do some people feel "glad to stop"?

To begin, here is some background on why people are happy to stop taking AGA medications.

I felt it was ineffective even after taking it for more than 6 months.

It is said that the duration of effect after the first dose of AGA is about 3-6 months.

Therefore,Those who do not feel the effect after six months or more stop taking the drug.There is a case.

However, there are individual differences in the time it takes for effects to appear, and the 3-6 month time frame is only a guideline, so it is difficult to judge on your own.

The cost of AGA medications was putting pressure on living expenses.

The cost of AGA drugs is about 4,000 to 10,000 yen per month, or about 50,000 to 120,000 yen per year, depending on the type of drug.

As a result, the cost of the medication puts a strain on the cost of living,Stop taking the medication to reduce expenses.There are also some people who are

Improvements could be made with methods other than AGA medications.

In addition to medication, AGA can be treated by the following methods

• Mesotherapy: Injecting growth factors and hair growth ingredients directly into the scalp
• Hair transplantation: Harvesting one's own healthy hair follicles and transplanting them into thinning areas.
• Hair follicle regeneration injections: Inject finely ground hair follicle tissue taken from the patient's own hair follicle.

In many cases, those who are able to make improvements through the above treatments, rather than taking AGA medications, no longer feel the need for medications.

Liver function values improved.

Because finasteride and propecia are metabolized in the liver,Rarely affects liver functionThere are times when

Therefore, some people stop taking the drug because they are concerned about their liver function status and are glad they stopped when their numbers improve.

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Risks and precautions for discontinuing AGA medications (propecia and finasteride)

Discontinuing AGA medication carries the following risks

• Hair thinning resumes to the state it was in before the AGA drug was taken.
• Temporary increase in hair loss
• Diffuse hair loss, in which the entire head thins, may occur.

For this reason, please do not make your own decision to stop taking AGA drugs, and be sure to consult your doctor.

Can AGA drugs (propecia/finasteride) cause ED?

Propecia and finasteride inhibit the transformation of testosterone, a type of male hormone, into dihydrotestosterone, the substance responsible for AGA.

Suppression of male hormones may cause loss of libido and ED (erectile dysfunction), although this is rare.^{note (supplementary information) symbol}The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

However, since there are various causes of ED, please do not judge for yourself that it is due to AGA drugs, but consult your doctor.

*Frequency of ED occurrence in clinical trials was about 0.7% (2 out of 276 subjects)

Reference:PMDA Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency ｜finasteride tablet 1mg "NIG

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summary

Although there are a certain number of people who are glad to stop taking AGA medications, AGA is a progressive alopecia, and stopping at one's own discretion carries risks, such as resuming the progression of the disease.

Men's Pride Clinic MITA TOKYO provides an environment where men can easily discuss their sensitive concerns and feel free to ask even the most trivial questions.

If you are interested in improving AGA and going out with confidence, please feel free to contact Men's Pride Clinic MITA TOKYO first.

We can help you improve your AGA and regain your pride.