seeing doctor for finasteride

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Just out of curiosity if I go to Doctor for a routine physical can I ask them to try propecia while im at that? Or do you make an appointment and ask to see the Doctor soley for hair loss? I always feel kind of shallow and a bit stupid going to the doctor with minor hair loss when he probably saw a guy with life threatening illness a few hours ago.
Even though I have my doubts my doctor will even prescribe it anyway. Most doctors seem very reserved in prescribing out any medications in general. Anyone that gets prescription legit?

 

[davesmith420]

After 10 years you're finally gonna take the plunge?

Yeah, just say you have been noticing an increase in shedding of hair recently as well as recession/thinning/whatever and are wondering if he thinks Propecia/Finasteride would be right for you.

 

[Eren]

"Most doctors seem very reserved in prescribing out any medications in general." Dealt with this first hand. What country do you live in, if I may ask.

And yes, you can just ask it if you're there already. That's what I did too, should be no problem at all.

 

[myhairbegone]

See a dermatologist, and ask for it

 

[Bob Dylan]

I got it the "legit" way. I saw a general practice doctor in my area because the dermatology clinics in the area didn't accept my insurance. But the doctor I saw was completely comfortable prescribing me with 5mg generic Finasteride. Prior to my visit, he hadn't heard of it before, which I thought was a little strange (he is quite mature). But he did a little research, asked me questions to make sure I basically knew what I was asking for and dealing with, and he prescribed it. Went to Walmart and filled it for $9 for a 30-day supply of 5mg finasteride, which I cut up into quarters (1.25mg) to last 4 months. It's great. Only $9, and that's full price without insurance (I just needed insurance for the doctor's visit).