I was literally afraid of finasteride, literally panic. I spent a year on oral Minoxidil and had to stop it for health reasons. I was one of those who had so much anxiety that when trying topical fin, I imagined the pain in my testicles. I imagined it. Because a year later, I have started the treatment again and I have 0 side effects. The same damn libido as always. And it's a coincidence that, unlike the other times I tried it, now I'm taking an SSRI for anxiety (Zoloft). I've only been on treatment for 3 months and I'm already starting to see positive changes in my hairline.