Starting on Propecia (finasteride), can I stop Rogaine (Minoxidil)?

[hlt1035@hotmail.com]

I have been using Rogaine (Minoxidil) with decent success for the last couple years now. However it is a pain to use, and I would like to switch to 1mg of Propecia (finasteride) a day. Should I expect to lose my Rogaine-induced gains if I make the switch? I know that this question has been partially answered in the FAQ, but I am seeking more personal advice.

I am considering one of the following two regiments:

1. 1mg of Propecia (finasteride) a day
2. 1mg of Propecia and *1* application of Minoxidil 5% a day

(I just can't deal with the two applications of 5% anymore..!)

Has anyone tried this, what were the results compared to *two* applications of Minoxidil 5%?

 

[Cassin]

Try Dr Lees item #500 from minoxidil.com

It dries in 15 minutes or so.

Stopping Minoxidil now would be a disaster.

 

[too bald too furious]

Re: Starting on Propecia (finasteride), can I stop Rogaine (Minoxidi

I have been using Rogaine (Minoxidil) with decent success for the last couple years now. However it is a pain to use, and I would like to switch to 1mg of Propecia (finasteride) a day. Should I expect to lose my Rogaine-induced gains if I make the switch? I know that this question has been partially answered in the FAQ, but I am seeking more personal advice.

I am considering one of the following two regiments:

1. 1mg of Propecia (finasteride) a day
2. 1mg of Propecia and *1* application of Minoxidil 5% a day

(I just can't deal with the two applications of 5% anymore..!)

Has anyone tried this, what were the results compared to *two* applications of Minoxidil 5%?

In my opinion you can reduce minoxidil applications to 1 per day. Dont drop it. U have got the most regrowth possible with 2 applications a day for 2 year. Now u can only maintain. So i reckon 1 application per day with Finasteride is good enough now.