Finasteride Weight Gain (Page 7)

I have been taking finasteride for about two years now, and it seems to me that I have developed increased abdominal flab. Thankfully, no breast development (yet!), but I definitely feel an increase in size around my waist and below. The literature available suggests that weight gain is not a side effect [1]; however, it appears to me that it might be, as I have gained about 7 to 8 pounds. I would be interested in hearing about others' experiences in this regard. Thank you.

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I am 43. I started taking Finasteride 4 months ago. At the same time I started cardio, yoga and cutting down on calories. In the beginning, I lost just about 4 pounds (198 to 194) in about 2 month. I continued my low calorie diet, yoga and 30 minute cardio and expected my weight to get lower. Nothing happened. Now I am 196lbs since last month.

I will stop Finasteride and Minoxidil and see if I can continue to lose weight.

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Yes - I am a woman using it for thinning hair (that is working) but have gained about 10 pounds abdominally and around my waist. I think I'll take thin hair.

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Same with me sister! Would rather have thin hair than a thick waist! Made the same decision myself after gaining 8-9 pounds.

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Back after months of treatment from mark Gordon some improvements on testosterone cypionate along with Clomid now..Weight up 60lbs now from 160 to 220lbs..seems permanent..

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Weight gain is a very very simple concept. If you have gained weight you are eating above your BMR on a consistent basis. If you gain 5 lbs then lower your calorie intake and monitor it. Finasteride is not fully understood so yes an impact is very possible, but this does not change the principles of weight loss and weight gain. Every person has a tendency to store fat in certain places, it is part of your genetic make up. Stomach area, love handles, upper leg are common places. Age will also affect your metabolism, a 35 year old mans BMR will decrease by the time he is 45, meaning his calorie intake must decrease also if he wishes to maintain the same weight. 'It must be the finasteride' is a very overused statement........

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And if you are a female, you should not be taking finasteride

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I think my dermatologist would know who she can legally prescribe too. If you read up on it- women past child bearing years will not be harmed by finasteride.

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Re: Mary (# 127)

that is a fair point, women of certain ages can......but i'd be careful about assuming your dermatologist is well informed enough to prescribe it, the cold hard truth is that nobody TRULY knows the extent of the possible side effects and what it CAN do to the human body. good luck to you

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Re: Mary (# 127)
Thanks - can't call it "harm" but it IS a recognized side effect I found in SOME people. I appear to be on. It isn't the WORST thing that can happen, but it's not fun either.

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Re: Mayn (# 126)
It's used to stop hair thinning and is approved for that in women. It works. But those new 10 pounds peeve me no end.

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Re: Mayn (# 125)
That's BS since I monitor every bite, am living on about 1000 calories, do the gym and hour 4-5 times a week and STILL have the problem. These are the things one must consider with meds - you can gain weight on otherwise totally healthy life activities. To say smugly that's not it is not helpful.

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Re: Mary (# 123)
I now have thicker hair. Cut the finasteride to 3x a week. Lost three pounds. There's a lesson here. BALANCE.

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Re: Emily (# 131)

Ok Emily, if you say so ;) Good luck on your 1000 calorie a day diet

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I started taking finasteride 1 year ago from today and have gained weight as well even though I am an active 28 year who exercises regularly. It is frustrating to say the least, however, I would much rather keep my hair than lose all of it

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Re: D9 (# 3)

Yes, I have been on finesteride, 2 mg daily for one month and have put on 4 lbs. female

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Re: Jaime (# 19)

I have been on fin for 6 months and have gained 10 pounds and have tenderness in my breasts. I thought it was because of our bad winter, Christmas, etc. but since reading all of the reports here I will have to make a choice. I also noticed my nails weren’t soft and peeling like they did before, which is very exciting for me since they have been in really bad shape for many years. I have also noticed that my hair is filling in and getting thicker. I see my doctor the end of April with hopes she will be of some help.

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Re: Mayn (# 125)

Stfu. Clearly you work for the drug company.

All these guys with the same problem AFTER they start taking Fin.

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Yes i been on the pill for 7 most and I notice the belly fat and I go to the gym . I'm feeling excellent I also take flomax I tab at nite. But the wt gain have a problem with that. And at times I get a belly ache .after I take the proscur also. My belly has become sore.

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Re: Emily (# 132)

No thanks. There are healthier options out there.
So you’re “balancing” this poison?

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Re: Jaime (# 19)

I have had the same exact experience. I’m at the 3 week mark and literally overnight by stomach blew up and I feel it in my thighs as well.
Did you stop treatment?

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