June 11 2009, 11:31 am PT | Posted in: Drugs
I occasionally take a treatment for erectile dysfunction called CIALIS (tadalafil). The tablets belongs to a group of medicines called phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors. The inhibition of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) enhances erectile function by increasing the amount of cGMP. I was wondering a few things. First and foremost would such a tablet such as CIALIS increase my hairloss, which i do have. I am receding and have slight crown hair loss. Is it possible (if you know anything about this type of medicines) that it could increase DHT. Secondly is it ok to take propeica or avodart if you are taking this drug. I dont really know if taking a drug such as CIALIS which inhibits type 5 inhibitors could cause a reaction with the main chemical in propecia and dutasteride and stop it working or even worse make it dangerous. with the knowledge you may already know, or if not i would like your expertise and suggestions to wether or not its ok to take both or wether it could increases hair loss. Thank you very much
I don’t see why Cialis would increase hair loss, and hair loss is not listed as a side effect (see list). In many cases medications like Cialis, Levitra, and Viagra may be prescribed to counteract any erectile dysfunction side effects from Propecia (finasteride) and Avodart (dutasteride), and I’ve not heard any cases where they negate the benefits of the hair loss medication or make it dangerous. It’s best to talk to your prescribing doctor, of course, and make sure he/she is aware of your other prescription medications in case there is a concern.
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Just to share an opinion. Firstly, I personally think it’s not really a sensible option for people to use Viagra, Cialis etc if you have narrowed your erection, libido problems down to taking Propecia. Especially in young men.
I mean somethings are just more important than hairloss, and taking more medication to counteract the effects of another medication is ridiculous - and very expensive.
I personally had mild side effects from Propecia, including weaker erections. And what I found worked for me was taking Ginkgo Biloba. Yes, that is a herbal supplement. And if you are experiencing mild symptoms like I had, I seriously recommend trying it yourself. Around 60 mg (standardised to 24 percent) twice a day really helped - and if it hadn’t I would have quit using Propecia all together.
Some people I see have recommended Tribulus for the same issues. DO NOT use this when on Propecia as it will effect your hairloss! I know this as I tried it before Ginkgo, and it works in a completely different way.
Oh, if you do try Ginkgo - give it time to work. You may notice a difference in a couple of weeks, but the full effect of it takes a couple of months. It works by supplying more blood flow to the brain and peripherals ( i.e. genitals )
Anyway, it worked well for me - and I’m sure it can work for many others with mild symptoms.