Thinking of starting Propecia. I'm getting ancillaries to control sides

[VICREP]

Hey guys

I'm 22 and just recently noticed my hairline has receded a bit and is thinning quite a bit.

I have been on Nizoral 2% for a while and I just bought some Minoxidil

Anyway I never really noticed any shedding until I did a 5 week Prohormone cycle then it really hit me. My family has a strong pattern of aggressive male pattern baldness, with the exception of a few cousins.

I want to be proacive about this so here is my plan

Finasteride 0.25mg to start of with and progress to 0.5mg
Nizoral 2-3 days week
Rogaine 2x day

To counteract sides I have

Clomid - SERM used by bodybuilders which increases function of the testes and is know to increase load size

Pramipexole - Dopamine agonist that improves Dopaminerolactin ratio. Therefore higher sexual desire, improved orgasms, erection quality

Aromasin - AI used to prevent estrogen build up which is a know side of finasteride. Should prevent gyno

Cialis - I use this for circulation issues I have in my hands and feet (Raynaud's syndrome), but it also has obvius benefits onerection quality

What do you guys think?

I would rather be proactive against sides then wait until I'm stuck in a whole

 

[Quantum Cat]

sounds like you're assuming you'll get sides, which isn't really a great attitude to take when starting finasteride, but I understand 'hope for the best, prepare for the worst'

I have no idea if any of those things will help counter sides, but bear in mind taking these other substances could have unforeseen knock-on consequences, ie. they could have their own side effects. Sounds a bit like you're turning yourself into a guinea pig.

definitely consult with a qualified doctor before starting that regimen.

 

[VICREP]

I'm not going to start running everything as of right away. My plan is to start low dose finasteride and see how I respond.

I personally believe that the majority of sides from finasteride could be controlled except the SOME people just get scared like a dear and head lights and blame everything on finasteride.

I understand DHT has a vital role in the body but other hormones indirectly effected by finasteride must also be addressed when combatting sides.

 

[Quantum Cat]

I understand DHT has a vital role in the body but other hormones indirectly effected by finasteride must also be addressed when combatting sides.

what is DHT's vital role in the body for adults?

 

[VICREP]

Sexual functioning, muscle mass and strength. Is that wrong? Indirectly I guess also it's antagonistic relationship with estrogen is useful

Doesn't DHT play a role in sexual desire, erections etc? I could have sworn I have read that 100 times over

 

[Quantum Cat]

DHT is essential in young and developing males, but is thought not to have any important role in adults (except destroying our hair). Obviously this is debated, but I believe that's the current scientific wisdom.

If it was as vital a hormone as say, testosterone, no way would Finasteride have been approved as a hairloss treatment. Supressing DHT does seem to have a negative effect on some men, but they're in the minority, because most men who take finasteride don't experience bad sides

 

[VICREP]

I hope you're right. There is so much hate on the wed for finasteride. Absolute fear everywhere

Are you on finasteride QC?

Dosage? Experience?

 

[Quantum Cat]

taken 1mg Finasteride every day for 5 years. it's stopped or really slowed down my hairloss.

 

[VICREP]

Sides?