Finasteride Weight Gain (Page 8)

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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 have been on Finasteride for approximately 6 months for prostate issues. It has worked wonders! BUT- I have gained about 7 lbs. and have developed flab in my stomach. I am a workout freak and am at the gym 7 days per week. I do a minimum of 70 minutes cardio per day and lift weights 3 times per week. I read where weight gain is not a side effect, but I am an exception. My calorie intake is less than 1700 per day. I have no choice but to stay on Finasteride so I will take the good with the bad.

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There is no doubt in my mind the Finasteride is the cause of my weight gain. I'm on a 5 mg dosage and have been on it for about 6 months for prostate issues. In that respect it is really done its job and my prostate has shrunk to the point where I no longer have severe issues in that regard. I am a workout fanatic and do approximately 70 minutes of cardio everyday at the gym. In addition I have reduced my calorie intake and I have still put on about 7 lb and I have noticeable belly fat. There's no way I can stop this medicine because of the benefits for the prostate so I will just keep working out and keeping my calorie intake lower. It is definitely Finasteride which is the cause and nobody will convince me otherwise.

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I am a 59 year old WOMAN I started taking Finasteride March 10 2021. To help with hair loss.I have weighed 150 pounds or less for more than 13 years. I have gained 30 pounds and I have a huge fat ring around my waist! I have not changed even one single thing in my lifestyle or diet. My hair has returned but honestly I would really rather that I had just worn a ball cap or bought a wig!! You should see the looks on my family,friends and acquaintance faces when they see me since the first part of April??? FREAKY

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I have experienced the same side effects in term of belly fat. I work out daily and even reduced my calorie intake and still have put on 7 ponds over the course of 2 years. I'm so frustrated but it has helped my prostate issues.

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Re: Leeny (# 143) Expand Referenced Message

Are you still on finasteride? I took dutasteride and since then... My body changed completely.. everywhere. I have never had fat back and shoulders, now I have. Did you find any way to recover?

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Re: Harry (# 141) Expand Referenced Message

No! You are not an exeption. I took dutasteride and i am desperate. My body changed completely. Now I am fat and bald ... And I am just 31 yo woman

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Re: Mary (# 139) Expand Referenced Message

Can you tell me about alternatives tretments? I am so desperate...

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Re: DrugCompaniesLue (# 137) Expand Referenced Message

Sure! It's the same when people say that birth control pills don't affect your weight or your brain... BS

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Re: mayn (# 128) Expand Referenced Message

The problem is that dermatologists are not honest! They take many advantages from prescribing medications .. . Travels, money and many others benefits..

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Re: Mary (# 112) Expand Referenced Message

Did you try any medical help? Like insulin sensitizer or thyroid hormones? Or LDN?

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Finasteride has without a doubt caused unusual rapid weight gain for me. I'm a skinny 47 year old and have been taking 1mg daily for the past 2 months. Over the past 30 years, I've gained weight at a rate of 10 lbs. every 15 years, but in past 2 months I've gained 7 lbs., all in my lower abdomen. I've never had a belly in my life and was wondering why suddenly all my pants were too tight around my waist when I sat down. After visiting this forum, I've decided to stop taking this drug.

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Re: D9 (# 3) Expand Referenced Message

I started taking finasteride 4 months ago, after having just lost 24 lbs.
I was at my perfect weight for a male in his late 50's. A month ir two after I started this medication I started gaining weight...while maintaining my healthy eating habits.

I have an appointment for a follow-up/refill in two days...I'm going to cancel. I just started to wonder why I was going weight in my gut again...and decided to look up this medication. I can attest to the fact...YES...expect weight gain to begin 6 to 8 weeks after starting....and expect about 15 lbs. Not worth the weight gain...especially if your hair loss is minor. In 4 months I have not noticed any real change in my hair...and should be noticing something by now.

I also feel less energetic and a but depressed....much more since starting....lethargic. .

Hope this helps..

Donnie

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Re: Luisa (# 145) Expand Referenced Message

I'm still on Finasteride going on 3 years. It has solved my prostate issues which is fantastic but the 6-8 added lbs. continues to be a problem. I just have to live with it in spite of working out daily and eating less than I ever had.

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Your message is the same scenario for me. I have never eaten less nor worked out more and I have still gained about 6 lbs.

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