I was prescribed Proscar by a dermatological specialist in London. It started well enough and I have been taking the drug for 5 months (divided in quarters) but I believe I have noticed side effects not listed on the drug company's web site. I have contacted them directly and been declined the info - info must be sent to my GP (and not a patient) but they have not received anything. What I have noticed are things like achy testicles and also toughening of the skin of the testicles, some small dry patches on my skin, stomach bloating and I believe weight gain + plus some unexplained aches and pains lower back around the kindeys. I have noticed on diverse forums that other people have complained about similar side effects and have also complained that this info is not readily available. Has anybody else suffered these side effects and what did you do? I am thinking of quitting since I have elected to take this for hair loss but if I am creating problems for my body it seems pointless. From what I can see the new drug Avodart seems to cause similar problems although seems to be more effective - anybody have any clear info on this. And lastly Pracerin, anybody have any clear thoughts on this. With thanks, Anthony