Stopping dutasteride, libido hit rock bottom

[champpy]

I think i mentioned in another thread that i was giving up on dutasteride after almost 2 yrs because it wasnt helping.
I quit cold turkey about 6 weeks ago. Since that point my libido has gone to hell.
Before i quit, i was able to perform about 85-90 of the time, fairly damn well for being on both dutasteride and finasteride.
Now its almost impossible. I know that taking those drugs actually increases testosterone levels, so could stopping usage make me bottom out like it seems to have done?
I was actually thinking that i would have more sex drive when i quit, but man this is depressing.
Anyone else have a huge drop in sex drive, ability to maintain erections, after they stopped these drugs? And if so, any idea of how i can try to bounce back?
Thanks and please help if you have any suggestions

 

[lynney45]

I think i mentioned in another thread that i was giving up on dutasteride after almost 2 yrs because it wasnt helping.
I quit cold turkey about 6 weeks ago. Since that point my libido has gone to hell.
Before i quit, i was able to perform about 85-90 of the time, fairly damn well for being on both dutasteride and finasteride.
Now its almost impossible. I know that taking those drugs actually increases testosterone levels, so could stopping usage make me bottom out like it seems to have done?
I was actually thinking that i would have more sex drive when i quit, but man this is depressing.
Anyone else have a huge drop in sex drive, ability to maintain erections, after they stopped these drugs? And if so, any idea of how i can try to bounce back?
Thanks and please help if you have any suggestions

Possibly look into clomid

 

[nate30]

I trust you're not still on finasteride...in any case I would give it a few more months before considering anything drastic like PCT drugs. Look into PFS (Post Finasteride Syndrome) but try not to psych yourself out.

 

[firstpost]

Your body is converting more testosterone to DHT than normal. It should normalize after a month. If not, uhhh then maybe look into PCT just like after a steroid cycle. Maybe it will reset your hormones, maybe not. Good luck!

 

[Dus]

I think it's best to always slowly taper off of medication... especially with something as strong as dutasteride.

 

[Sweeping]

Go on PropeciaHelp. They can help you.

 

[champpy]

Thanks for the advice fellas, ive never heard of PTC or PFS before so ill ve looking that up later tonight. Yes i should have tapered off, i just had no idea it would have this kind of huge effect. Ill keep you all posted

 

[frenchy]

more important,
how is your hair going?

 

[I.D WALKER]

It's hairy fine btw.,thanks for asking!

more important,
how is your hair going?

 

[champpy]

My hair is still thinning, diffusely. Last yeat was real bad as far as loss. Ive eliminated some things and am keepingmy approach simplier and i think ive seen a little less hair loss, but it is still coming out. I think dropping the dutasteride and the nizoral may have helped some. Im also using minoxidil, castor oil, and setipiprant once i get my new batch.
My hairs not looking good but i am hanging in there. Now i just need the libido to return