Viagra for Propecia Sexual Side Effects?

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Hair loss is a condition that not only affects the sufferer’s physical appearance, but their self-esteem and confidence as well. They experience body image disturbance along with the feeling of hopelessness that they are losing control over what they are losing.  And this is where hair loss medications come in. Unfortunately these too have risks, and one that has been making headlines today is the sexual side effects that it creates on men.

Propecia is one of the most popular and trusted brands out in the market to treat cases of mild to moderate male pattern baldness. It comes with a generic name Finasteride, and this is manufactured by Merck, one of the leading pharmaceutical companies today.

The action of Propecia is that it prevents the conversion of testosterone into the more active form DHT or dihydrotestosterone. With increased amounts of DHT in the blood, hair loss is sure to follow. But Propecia can help stop this action at its tracks, and then trigger the hairs to grow back.

The success of Propecia in combating hair has been slowly overshadowed by one problem, and that is the negative sexual side effects that it creates.

A lot of males have been complaining that it causes them to lose their libido, experience erectile dysfunction and it also affected their sperm count. This problem has taken a toll not only on their confidence but their relationships as well.

Men are expressing concerns over the internet on how they are not doing well in bed, making their partners think that they are losing interest.

That is why for those men who want to keep a good head of hair and a normal sexual life at the same time, they are looking at treatments to combat the sexual side effects of Propecia. This is where Viagra comes into the picture.

Viagra is a drug that is manufactured by another pharmaceutical giant, Pfizer. It was indicated to treat erectile dysfunction.

Now, men are asking if Propecia and Viagra can be taken together. Yes, there are no contraindications of taking Viagra in order to stop the sexual side effects of Propecia. There are no noted interactions between the two, which makes them safe to use simultaneously.

But the problem here is that Viagra only treats erectile dysfunction by enhancing the strength of an erection and not the loss of libido. And in order for Viagra to work, one must also be aroused. This can be a concern since Propecia is also known to affect sexual arousal. But there are more reports which support the fact that taking the two medications can actually help relieve erectile problems.

You may also have to get yourself checked for other conditions like diabetes, because this can also cause erectile dysfunction. Taking Viagra would not solve the problem if there are pre-existing health problems, so you may need to get yourself checked first. Aging should also be factored in when it comes to assessing erectile dysfunction. Studies have shown that 50% of men in their fifties experience erectile dysfunction.

There are reports of dizziness when taking Propecia and Viagra, but this was nothing serious. So if you want to ensure your safety in treating hair loss and other related problems, it is best that you get yourself evaluated first. Don’t start taking any medications without consulting your doctor first.

If you have more questions about hair loss or to find out more about what can be done for thinning hair, please don't hesitate to contact us at 1300 378 336 or visit our official hair loss page: www.esteemstudio.com.au