Finasteride/Propecia Advice Needed

[fred11]

Hi,

I’m in my mid 30’s and for the last few years my hair has started to gradually recede. I’m now at the point where I need to take some sort of action, because it’s affecting the way I look and feel.

My lifestyle means topical solution Minoxidil/Rogaine wouldn’t be practical. I am considering FUE, but this wouldn’t be realistic at this stage as I am only just starting to recede, so it’s something I may consider at a later stage.

I am interested in trying Finasteride/Propecia to keep what I have, however I have a few questions that I would be grateful if you could answer or give me your opinion.

If I started taking Finasteride for 2 years and then stopped, would I then lose the hair I would have lost in that period if I wasn’t taking it? Or would the hair loss be greater or increase at a higher rate after I stop using? i.e. would it create more hair loss in the end than if I hadn’t used it?

Can you stop and restart the use of Finasteride?

Can you reduce the amount you take? For example, only taking half the dosage each day?

Is it safe to use continuously for the rest of your life? If I wanted to have kids, should I come off it before trying, and how long should it take to completely come out of my system.

Where is the cheapest place to buy Finasteride from? Is their a generic version that is cheaper than Propecia (fincar?)? If so, is it as safe and is it exactly the same (i.e. ingredients etc, are we just paying for the brand?), do you have any recommendations where I should buy from?

Thanks in advance for any replies and advice.

 

[Odie]

Hi,

I’m in my mid 30’s and for the last few years my hair has started to gradually recede. I’m now at the point where I need to take some sort of action, because it’s affecting the way I look and feel.

My lifestyle means topical solution Minoxidil/Rogaine wouldn’t be practical. I am considering FUE, but this wouldn’t be realistic at this stage as I am only just starting to recede, so it’s something I may consider at a later stage.

I am interested in trying Finasteride/Propecia to keep what I have, however I have a few questions that I would be grateful if you could answer or give me your opinion.

If I started taking Finasteride for 2 years and then stopped, would I then lose the hair I would have lost in that period if I wasn’t taking it? Or would the hair loss be greater or increase at a higher rate after I stop using? i.e. would it create more hair loss in the end than if I hadn’t used it?

You would lose any hair you regrew or kept because of finasteride

Can you stop and restart the use of Finasteride?

Yes but see above

Can you reduce the amount you take? For example, only taking half the dosage each day?

Yes you can but it is best not to switch too much - your body needs to get a balance

Is it safe to use continuously for the rest of your life? If I wanted to have kids, should I come off it before trying, and how long should it take to completely come out of my system.

finasteride should not be handled by pregnant women (see warnings on package). As for having kids while on finasteride , I don't know ... sorry

Where is the cheapest place to buy Finasteride from? Is their a generic version that is cheaper than Propecia (fincar?)? If so, is it as safe and is it exactly the same (i.e. ingredients etc, are we just paying for the brand?), do you have any recommendations where I should buy from?

Either Inhouse or United - search the boards. Finpecia is generic propecia/finasteride and Fincar is generic Proscar.
There are many her (incl.me) who have had good results with generics

Thanks in advance for any replies and advice.