Recent content by captaineyes

Hi, Thanks, but I'm in Canada. It's a little different here. I don't think I've ever seen 5% boxes/labels/bottles in this country. Pharmacies prepare the 5% here themselves because we need to get 5% by prescription... so we take the prescription into the pharmacy, they usually take their 2%...

I've been on Minox5 since November 2006. I went to the pharmacy to pick up another six-month supply last month and had it given to me in six generic 2% bottles. I was told that the 5% mixture was probably made in them. But I was skeptical. I'm now worried that I was sold 2% because I can't...

Whew, haven't been here in awhile! Story's pretty good. Starting about a month ago I actually considered going out without any Toppik! The spot is pretty much all gone. Anyone who tells you that minoxidil and propecia are a myth is not well informed. I am living proof. Had a pretty big bald...

I'm back! And not because things are bad. Just because I realized how long it's been and started to feel guilty! Things are getting better and better (slowly) every month. It's been a gradual process but I can't even compare the state I'm in today to where I was 12 months ago. I've been on...

Thanks guys. I didn't even know pill cutters existed! Pretty much answers my question to a tee. I'll get one from the pharm and I'm sure it'll be straightforward from there. Didn't know about that study either, metalheaddude. That's hard to believe. finasteride must be a REALLY potent drug. Puts my...

Hi all, I've made the switch from Propecia to Pros and I'm just having so much trouble even cutting the tablets into fourths (let alone fifths). I guess I just don't have sharp knives in the house and every time I try to even cut the 5 mg pill into halves, it leaves a load of "crumbs" all over the...

Cool, have you tried it yourself? I was hoping to hear from someone (anyone) who's made the switch himself. I'm still a little reluctant here. Thanks.

Hi all, This site has been wonderful for me and I thought I'd ask a quick question: I've been on Propecia since last May, so about 8 months. It's worked like a charm! My doctor though, to save me some money, just prescribed Proscar for me and claimed that there is no transition period between...

I just wanted to drop by and thank everyone at this site for this site. It has helped me tremendously and makes me appreciate living in the age of the internet. When I started losing my hair, I thought there were no options available to me besides transplants and whatever sales job they still do...

Yeah, I'm just looking to get my prescriptions from a different walk-in clinic than the one I've been going to. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears! Thanks.

Hmm... you must be... new. Not sure. ;) Anyway, I'm looking for prescriptions for both finasteride (Propecia) and minoxidil 5% (Rogaine). In Canada, unless it's being run by crooks, there are no pharmacies that sell either of those drugs over the counter. It's illegal. You can get minoxidil 2%...

Hi, I've been on finasteride and min5 for awhile but the walk-in clinic from whom I get my prescriptions is really... how shall we say it... high-strung! I can't get a refill on a prescription, they only give me 3-month supplies at the most (even accidentally got a 1-month this morning- as in one 60 mL...

Wow- I don't even know what to say! My bald spot is almost gone now! At the time of my last update, I had had hair pretty much all over the area, but thin enough that you could still tell I was balding. Well, it's clearly moving in the other direction. My "new" hair is filling up and getting...

Thanks. I didn't really have a choice anyway, but thought I'd determine what to expect. Thanks for the posts.

Still seeking anyone's opinion. Thanks.