You should only stop taking Finasteride when your clinician advises you to. For BPH, this could mean taking it for 6 months to even a year. You may not notice a difference in the first couple of weeks but, with time, you should see a significant improvement.
Post-finasteride syndrome is a term for patients who stop using Finasteride and still experience persistent side effects like sexual changes, anxiety and depression. It may affect around 3%-5% of those who take it. However, there are debates within the science community about whether it’s real or not. [popover id='ref4'] If you’re worried about taking Finasteride because of this, you can talk to our clinician and discuss treatment options for BPH.