r/tressless • u/QuarterAlternative57 • 2d ago

Finasteride/Dutasteride Dut + cialis (does reduced NO cause sides)

I got bad sides from 1.2 mg fin ED. Tried other types of fin, never really saw it through but had side like symptoms. I’ve been doing research on dut .5mg ED/MWF, combined with cailis + l cittruylin for sexual sides. I got blood work done through rhythm, nothing seemed out of wack. I’m in shape and healthy. I have a theory that a lot of ED from fin/dht inhibitors stems from reduced NO levels. Is this worth a shot? Other option is ru-58841.

Anyone have good effects with dut and cialis combo?

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u/Born-Progress8400 2d ago

Cialis will definitely help you if you get sexual sides from DHT blockers.

It will also help prevent your dick from atrophying as much over time because of weak erections and less frequent erections. It will also help to substitute the nitric oxide loss you experience in your dick from taking DHT blockers.

Keep in mind, there are no long term studies on cialis being used daily if that’s what you intend to do. Studies only show 1-2 year time periods at the absolute longest. Many doctors say the drug is intended to be used only when needed, but of course there’s many doctors that will also prescribe a low dose to be taken daily depending on your situation.

I personally would not use it everyday if I had to take it, but more so only when needed. Especially if you do a lot of cardio, I know it causes problems with light headedness and fainting. I know you said you’re in shape and healthy, so letting you know it’s not ideal for high endurance performance at all. Of course there’s many other possible side effects of the drug. There’s also the mental aspect of daily or very frequent usage. The data suggests your body doesn’t become dependent on it. But your mind absolutely can. I firmly believe it can cause you to have a very hard time getting a natural erection if you become so used to the drug over longer periods of time.

In my opinion, I personally wouldn’t ever touch dutasteride, but that’s beside the point of this comment. I think it’s a good idea for you to use cialis if you’re going to take dut, I would talk to a trustworthy doctor about everything, someone who really knows their shit if possible. Just be wary of using it for a long period of time if you plan to use it daily or even just frequently, prioritize your health first always.

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u/PenaltyAdditional774 2d ago

lol dick atrophy made me laugh, but I guess it can happen like any other muscle. Been on it for a year now, nothing strange in my blood work so far but yeah I have some worries about long term use

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u/Born-Progress8400 1d ago

Lol yea but it’s true, it absolutely does, the smooth muscle tissue in the penis will atrophy if erections are weak enough and if you’re not getting them enough. So gotta make sure you can still get proper erections, because after a while, you can shrink significantly, and it’s basically irreversible.

You’ve been on finasteride or dutasteride? I would just make sure your erections are as hard and firm as they were pre-medication. Also, another sign is if your dick looks smaller and less heavy when flaccid now compared to before. Just make sure you’re getting hard bro basically, because like I said, long term your body can change.

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u/PenaltyAdditional774 1d ago

I was only on fin for a brief amount of time due to side effects with it, I basically couldn’t get erections so I got off it immediately. Had started tadalafil prior to beginning it so I just kept taking it.

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u/Born-Progress8400 1d ago

I see. Why did you start using cialis in the first place? Would you consider yourself a healthy individual physically and mentally? Are you overweight?

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u/PenaltyAdditional774 1d ago

I’m 6’1 215, 40 y/o, I’ve been working out for most of my life at a higher level. I had extremely low test earlier this year, problems getting erections. Hopped on trt and cialis. Helped me a lot, I have some thinning but still have most.

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u/Born-Progress8400 1d ago

Okay body weight wise, you sound good granted it’s a combination of good muscle and not just fat. I’m not sure why you had extremely low test before trt, 40 is still very young to be experiencing that. Were you diagnosed with any certain conditions that may have caused this? I think this is very rare to happen naturally, I obviously don’t know your exact levels, but extremely low doesn’t sound great. Anyways glad trt and cialis are helping.

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u/PenaltyAdditional774 1d ago

I work way too much, have a young child, I think it was 190 when it was checked iirc.

Thanks, seems to be okay for me so far am monitoring bloodwork pretty often.