Like most medications, hair loss treatments can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Before using any medication for hair loss it’s important to be aware of the potential side effects, as this knowledge will help you to use your hair loss treatment safely and effectively.
Minoxidil
The common side effects include:
If you experience any of the side effects mentioned above stop using the hair loss treatment and seek medical guidance.
Finasteride
Sometimes, men taking finasteride 1mg experience changes in their sexual function. In trials, only around 1.5% of men experienced symptoms such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculatory dysfunction. Stopping treatment usually leads to the resolution of these symptoms in over 99% of men, but in a small number of cases it may be irreversible.
Other rare side effects of finasteride include testicular pain, depression, thoughts or acts of suicide and breast tissue growth/tenderness.
A complete list of side effects is available in the Patient Information Leaflet included with every treatment we provide.