Rob Dixon, a 33-year-old music producer from Hampshire, has opened up about his horrifying experience after taking Finasteride, a popular drug used to treat hair loss.
He began using the medication at the age of 24 after a simple online search led him to believe it was safe. “I purchased and used the drug without a prescription. Within just two weeks, I completely lost my sexual desire and ability,” he recalls.
Things took a turn for the worse after stopping the medication. Rob experienced panic attacks, tinnitus, blurred vision, digestive issues, joint pain, and suicidal thoughts.
It took him four years to gradually recover.
In April 2024, the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued new safety warnings, including updated labels on Finasteride packaging, to highlight the risks of depression, suicidal ideation, and erectile dysfunction.
