Have any of you guys run into this? He says that it isn't what the drug was "made for"...he'll write me a Propecia script, but not Proscar. How would you guys approach this? I want to save the $$$, but I want to stick with the Merck pill, not an Indian generic. Find a new doctor? Is there any information I can point him to to convince him?
Doctor won't prescribe Proscar...what gives?
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Your Doctor is just playing by the rules, Proscar is for BPH not for male pattern baldness I believe it is totally illegal for any doctor to prescribe Proscar for hairloss. You will have to buy Proscar of the net if you want it.
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All of the above posts should answer your question, im just posting to improve my rating.. Dont mind me... :whistle:
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a) isn't it the same exact drug as Propecia in a different dosage? why is this illegal for him to do?
b) if you don't have a Proscar script, how are you buying it? from Canada or something? or is there some fishy doctor prescription stuff going on at the online stores?
edit: nevermind...figured it out...FDA regulations. it's very hard to get a pill approved even in another dosage. got it. so now what?
a) isn't it the same exact drug as Propecia in a different dosage? why is this illegal for him to do?
b) if you don't have a Proscar script, how are you buying it? from Canada or something? or is there some fishy doctor prescription stuff going on at the online stores?
edit: nevermind...figured it out...FDA regulations. it's very hard to get a pill approved even in another dosage. got it. so now what?
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I work in the medical field and it is not illegal for him to write a proscar script.
He is a MD, he can write a script for any off-label usage he wishes. Sure, if he got careless and a patient had problems he could maybe be sued, but its not illegal. He is probably more concerned about the possibility of assisting the patient in committing insurance fraud, which would really fall on the patient, not the doctor.
If you want brand name proscar- go here
http://www.prescriptionskeywest.com
Proscar 5 mg - 30 tablets/bottle $95.00
its is very pricey, but you will still be saving money if you 5th it. And you know its coming from Merck, not some dung-infested Indian lab with elephant sh*t on the production line
screw that Indian garbage.
He is a MD, he can write a script for any off-label usage he wishes. Sure, if he got careless and a patient had problems he could maybe be sued, but its not illegal. He is probably more concerned about the possibility of assisting the patient in committing insurance fraud, which would really fall on the patient, not the doctor.
If you want brand name proscar- go here
http://www.prescriptionskeywest.com
Proscar 5 mg - 30 tablets/bottle $95.00
its is very pricey, but you will still be saving money if you 5th it. And you know its coming from Merck, not some dung-infested Indian lab with elephant sh*t on the production line
screw that Indian garbage.
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Stinger122 said:
yes
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VoRteX said:
you f**cking racist!!
tynanW said:
that's not a racist remark.
anyway...that's how i had reasoned it in my head before, VoRteX, as long as i pay the full price for the drug, it should be fine...since it's only covered by insurance plans when it is used to treat BHT. $95 is a little pricey...but it's not a bad fallback option.
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VoRteX said:
Another good online place is:
http://www.hairpharmacy.com/product_proscar.html
$90 - 30 tabs
$170 - 60
$250 - 90
VoRteX said:
VoRteX -- shut your piehole.
If you want to state your opinion, do it in a mature fashion. You have no evidence nor experience with the Indian drugs, so don't pretend you do and make ignorant, bigoted comments. You're just losing respect for yourself and less people will put any worth into what you say.
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I'm not sure about elephant sh*t or anything... but I'm not a fan of generic drugs. I have nothing against Indian people at all, and have many Indian friends.
Some people just prefer brand names over generics. Some things may look, smell, taste, and work the same way, but some of us want the real deal. In my opinion I know of the rigorous standards the FDA places on pharmaceutical companies in the United States. I can trust that I am getting a quality product from them. However, I don’t know much about the standards Indian pharmaceutical companies are regulated by. So, as a consumer, I am not confident in the generic products produced there. And when it comes to putting a hormonally modifying drug into my body, I'm going to go with the drug that I can trust has been developed under the most rigorous standards possible.
Some people just prefer brand names over generics. Some things may look, smell, taste, and work the same way, but some of us want the real deal. In my opinion I know of the rigorous standards the FDA places on pharmaceutical companies in the United States. I can trust that I am getting a quality product from them. However, I don’t know much about the standards Indian pharmaceutical companies are regulated by. So, as a consumer, I am not confident in the generic products produced there. And when it comes to putting a hormonally modifying drug into my body, I'm going to go with the drug that I can trust has been developed under the most rigorous standards possible.
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why is this remark by VoRtex not racist?
What is it about the Indian pharmachutical industry, that disgusts VoRtex?
What makes VoRtex think an Indian pharmachutical company would allow elephant sh*t infect the production line?
Is it just that the 'dirty' Indian culture does not come up to the standards of his own country?
You pair of racist idiots
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Oh yes, I get SO concerned that anonymous balding people on a website may "lose respect" for what I have to say :roll:
I am stating my opinion based on my personal experience and the fact that many articles have been published regarding the huge influx of counterfeit drugs coming from online sources (mainly sourcing India)
Can you get good quality drugs from India? Sure! Is the Indian market a MUCH higher risk than FDA approved manufacturers in the US? Yes, of course. I have actually BEEN to India(only for 2 days) and I work with MD's from India. It is a 3rd WORLD COUNTRY! Sure they have a few modern pharm manufacturers, but overall its a a very underdeveloped nation.
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Well dumb, racist Indian remarks beside...
Im a bit wary of generic finasteride as well. I think its worth the money to pay a little extra for Merck Propecia or Proscar. If finasteride does work for you then it is probably one of the most important things in your regimen. So why take the chance on anything except the real thing if your hair is that important to you?
Im a bit wary of generic finasteride as well. I think its worth the money to pay a little extra for Merck Propecia or Proscar. If finasteride does work for you then it is probably one of the most important things in your regimen. So why take the chance on anything except the real thing if your hair is that important to you?
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In my experience, I had to convince my Doctor I knew that taking larger doses of finasteride would in no way benefit me and would damage me. I don't think if I explained that he would have wrote the script.
Also he made it clear he would tell the insurance company it was for hair and not a prostate problem if they called and asked why a 27 year was taking it. Just in case I was trying to get my insurance company to pay for it.
As far as generics go, made in India or the USA, I wouldn't take it either. Not until it is a FDA approved generic. Lots of generics come from India. But until the FDA aproves Fincar, I will not take it.
Also he made it clear he would tell the insurance company it was for hair and not a prostate problem if they called and asked why a 27 year was taking it. Just in case I was trying to get my insurance company to pay for it.
As far as generics go, made in India or the USA, I wouldn't take it either. Not until it is a FDA approved generic. Lots of generics come from India. But until the FDA aproves Fincar, I will not take it.