Sexual side effects of Finasteride

Dear Ask The Doctor: Doctor prescribed finpecia tab for male pattern baldness, after taking tablet for one month i am suffered from erections problems ie.unable to get erection. now i am completely off from tab around 7 months. but i am not recovered still now.Is it possible to get back to normal.

Dear San: Finpecia (finasteride) is a drug that is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy and male pattern baldness. Side effects of finasteride include impotence and abnormal ejaculation. In most cases these side effects resolve after stopping the drug. Since your symptoms have been more than 7 months, I would advise you to see a urologist for further evaluation and tests.