How do I cut Proscar into 1/8th's, and other questions...

[harey]

I've been taking 1.25mg of Proscar (Fincar, really) for almost five months now. Thing is, I'm getting really scared about this whole 5-year deal -- perhaps less, given my dosage. I'd really like to scale back to .625 in order to maximize my time. Especially because i have a full head of thick hair. I've also been fooling around with minoxidil. for awhile, as I want my temples to go back to high school levels, which is possible, given that I haven't lost much. Thing is, I've read that the effectiveness drops as well, though I'm confused -- Isn't it better to get on it now, rather than later -- when it comes to minoxidil? So even though the balding process will continue, my baseline will be better...right?

Meanwhile, my hair is so thick that it doesn't appear that it's thinning, but it definitely is. My dad is plumb bald, and although it can't be seen, I can definitely feel the thinness in the key areas.

I'm 27, and I really want to hold onto what I have for life. I'm wondering if I can keep this for 10 yrs -- five of fincar at .625, then minoxidil, then dust?

can anyone put me on a plan? Tynan? Brasilero? Regulars?

i need to figure out how to take pictures, but i feel like they would just get people angry, since I probably have one of the better heads of hair on the site. but you know when you know, if you know what i mean.

 

[drinkrum]

Re: How do I cut Proscar into 1/8th's, and other questions..

I've been taking 1.25mg of Proscar (Fincar, really) for almost five months now. Thing is, I'm getting really scared about this whole 5-year deal -- perhaps less, given my dosage. I'd really like to scale back to .625 in order to maximize my time. Especially because i have a full head of thick hair. I've also been fooling around with minoxidil. for awhile, as I want my temples to go back to high school levels, which is possible, given that I haven't lost much. Thing is, I've read that the effectiveness drops as well, though I'm confused -- Isn't it better to get on it now, rather than later -- when it comes to minoxidil? So even though the balding process will continue, my baseline will be better...right?

Meanwhile, my hair is so thick that it doesn't appear that it's thinning, but it definitely is. My dad is plumb bald, and although it can't be seen, I can definitely feel the thinness in the key areas.

I'm 27, and I really want to hold onto what I have for life. I'm wondering if I can keep this for 10 yrs -- five of fincar at .625, then minoxidil, then dust?

can anyone put me on a plan? Tynan? Brasilero? Regulars?

i need to figure out how to take pictures, but i feel like they would just get people angry, since I probably have one of the better heads of hair on the site. but you know when you know, if you know what i mean.

Instead of cutting it into 1/8ths, just take 1/4 every other day. This shouldn't affect your results.

D.

 

[stax]

drinkrum, i was wondering when you think the best time to take finasteride is? In the morning on an empty stomach right after i get up or after breakfast with food? Also when would be the best time to take my Calcium D-Glucarate while taking finasteride ? Im going to take two 250mg capsules per day. IS this enough to keep estrogen levels low? Do you think that it is safe to take Calcium D-Glucarate everyday to keep estrogen levels low and from increasing? Because i read in a bodybuilding article i have that it may cause estrogen levels to drop too low if taken daily.If you could help me out that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[drinkrum]

drinkrum, i was wondering when you think the best time to take finasteride is? In the morning on an empty stomach right after i get up or after breakfast with food? Also when would be the best time to take my Calcium D-Glucarate while taking finasteride ? Im going to take two 250mg capsules per day. IS this enough to keep estrogen levels low? Do you think that it is safe to take Calcium D-Glucarate everyday to keep estrogen levels low and from increasing? Because i read in a bodybuilding article i have that it may cause estrogen levels to drop too low if taken daily.If you could help me out that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

You can take finasteride any time -- just try to be consistent. With or without food, finasteride has been shown to exert the same effect.

As for C-D-G, there haven't been too many studies on it, so I'm not entirely convinced it's going to do all that much. The studies that do exist consider amounts of C-D-G that are just about impossible for a human to take (physically). Just take the recommended dose on the back of the container, 250 mg once-a-day or twice sounds about right. C-D-G, in all honesty, probably won't do a thing, but it can't hurt.

D.

 

[stax]

drinkrum thanks for your help. So is there anything nautual i can take to keep estrogen levels low ar at least at bay so no gyno can occur while taking finasteride?

 

[drinkrum]

drinkrum thanks for your help. So is there anything nautual i can take to keep estrogen levels low ar at least at bay so no gyno can occur while taking finasteride?

Not really. The chances of you having side effects from finasteride are slim. So don't worry about them unless you have to.

D.