Propecia discussions (experiences, side effects, dosages, etc...)

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My hair loss and hair gain story. 11th January 2005
... happen. Longer then I wanted but it's happending. ( propecia can take just as long and never grows hair from a ... such big clear before and after pictures, including propecia and rogaine. Why aren't their pictures as big...
Is DHT different than testosterone? 5th November 2003
... normal. Eventually this leads to hair loss in men. Propecia acts to block this conversion of testosterone into ... actually a few ways the testosterone can be converted and propecia only blocks one of the ways. So it is possible that ... propecia will only partly work. A new product coming out sood ... loss then you should start as soon as possible on propecia , because once the hair folicles are converted they ... can't be converted back. Note that propecia and proscar are the same thing only 5x more per pill ... quarters and save a bundle. If you decided to take propecia , you should also watch for side effects which can...
... loss then you should start as soon as possible on > propecia , because once the hair folicles are converted they ... back." That's what I believed too. But some of the Propecia literature claims hair "regrowth"...I have never come...
... loss effects then you will experience hair loss. All propecia does is prevent the conversion in those peripheral ... later you can sue him for all the extra expense of propecia . Talk about a rip off. [the same is true of viagra...
... your self a bundle. Rogaine does the same thing as propecia except it soaks into the skin and stops DHT production ... wouldn't recommend Rogaine though when you can take propecia ....
Hairloss won't stop! Help! 11th July 2003
... except for some very specific types of hair loss. Propecia works and it's shown to be 90% effective. I think ... testosterone now and so you are seeing the hair loss. Propecia prevents the conversion of testostereone into a form ... resciption for proscar, the prostate medication. It's just propecia at 5x the dose for the same cost (can you spell drug...
Hair Turning White 15th September 2002
... of my neck. I got a biopsy to follow it up. I take propecia and Im only 19. You think I should tell my doctor ... about the propecia im using? Do you think that the nodule in my neck ... problem will my hair grow back? I need my hair and propecia costs alot!!!!...

General Health board

I'm Falling Apart and Nobody Knows Why? 14th August 2007
... headaches doesn't add up to GERD symptoms. I took Propecia for a couple of months and that might cause me to...

Acne board

Roaccutane-Hairloss 2nd June 2008
... choose the easy way out by prescribing minoxidil and propecia for any kinds of hair loss which I find it totally...
SOMEone help me PLEASE I BEG YOU!..was put on doxycycline w/ duac & differin 4th March 2007
... should do like botox, chemical peels, facials, take propecia for my hair, blah blah. Um yea, he seems like a free...
... should do like botox, chemical peels, facials, take propecia for my hair, blah blah. Um yea, he seems like a free...
B5 & Accutane - My Theory - Inhibit Biotin = Less Acne 12th August 2006
... helped a very little. At this point i'm looking into propecia , but the sides are scaring me. So I may just try 5...
Spironolactone for Acne 19th March 2006
... dihydrotestosterone. Also: Finasteride (marketed as Propecia and Proscar) Promoted for use in treating pattern...
Accutane hair loss! please read and reply! 18th January 2006
... started to thin naturally (perhaps start a course of propecia along with Accutane to provent that happening)...
Can you go bald if you go on accutane? 12th June 2005
... will.My advice to any man who see his hair thin get propecia and /or rogain....
Am I wasting my $$$ on a low dose of Spiro? 6th February 2005
... little bit of oil that I have with Saw Palmetto, and Propecia . I take the Propecia for it's DHT inhibition. I take ... the Saw palmetto to supplement the Propecia . Avodart is not availble in Australia yet, so I have...
My Hair is Thinning while on Accutane??? 9th September 2004
... ask your dermatologist to prescribe you 1mg/day of Propecia . It wouldn't really hurt if you take both medications...
Question for Sweetjade! 11th July 2004
... To answer your other question, Finasteride ( Propecia , Proscar) help males with Male Patterned Baldness...
Why aren't more of us guys trying Avodart? 17th May 2004
... From what male & female users have said, Finasteride ( Propecia -70%, Proscar) is not helpful for acne and only work ... after a 2 weeks. Others said that Finasteride (generic Propecia ) gave them forehead and/or body acne and that Avodart...
... Accutane - temp. effects], Flutamide, Spironolactone, Propecia , Avodart, Saw Palmetto, Stinging Nettle*, & Zinc-B6...
Any feedback regarding Avodart? 22nd April 2004
... Isn't Avodart basically a more potent version of Propecia ?...
... testosterone into DHT, and there are 2 types of 5-A-R. Propecia only inhibits Type II 5-A-R, and for that reason is...
Hairloss after Vitamin B-5....Please help me out. 2nd April 2004
... every dandruff shampoo in the book. I even went on Propecia for months to see if it was normal hair loss, which...
Another Spiro Reject... 18th February 2004
... Acid (B5)? I was getting acne outbreaks while on Propecia and it cleared it up right away. Maybe you could...
gyno/derm WHY WON'T THEY RX SPIRO???? 6th February 2004
... prostate function similar to Finasteride (Proscar, Propecia )! It does so by the same mechanisms as Sprionolactone...
hair loss while on accutane... HELP 23rd March 2003
... if it become a concern you might want to consider propecia ..I started losing my hair at about 16! not because...

ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder board

Off-label Prescription Drugs for ADD/ADHD 2nd March 2007
... originally created to combat high blood pressure and Propecia (hair growth drug) is actually just a prostate drug...

Aging Issues board

Hair Loss 12th March 2006
... Saw Palmetto works similiarly to the hair loss drug Propecia . If you google "Saw Palmetto +hair loss" it will...

Alternative Medicine board

Cleanses that ACTUALLY work? 16th June 2008
... pulled out like that. at this point im ready to order propecia and rogaine even if im losing hair to somethin other...
Can't get rid of parasite 15th August 2007
... this fast at 23....and i dont want to take rogaine or propecia if its not male pattern baldness and is somethin more...
Erection/libido/sexual stamina 3rd March 2003
... I thought I was losing my hair and went on a drug propecia , it made me totally impotent as a side effect, but...
... reduces the effect of androgens in the body (like propecia ) then the use of an herbal which probably would fall ... loss and gracefully work with the condition. Since Propecia reduces the production of scalp serum you could also ... died, then no more hair will return with or without propecia . So that's a reality factor you need to consider when...

Anxiety board

Effexor XR 5 days..Hairloss already!!!! 1st October 2004
... well as 50mcg of selenium. HELP!!!! Can I mix propecia with Effexor? IMO this is somewhat senseless knowing...

Blood Disorders board

Essential Thrombocytosis 5th May 2007
... It has started again on interferon, so I am using propecia and regaine now, but am not sure that is all necessary...
Essential Thrombocythemia 25th August 2005
... I'm worried about it hair loss... my Dr prescribed propecia when I asked him for it, but I have read that vitamin...

Cancer: Prostate board

prostate cancer after prostatectomy 17th February 2008
... Proscar, and in a lower dose for regrowing scalp hair as Propecia ). My recollection is there are only two side effects...
Surgery or Brachytherapy (seeding) 24th January 2008
... which could be a supressed number because I've been on propecia (finisteride), for hair loss for at least 5 years...
... which could be a supressed number because I've been on propecia (finisteride), for hair loss for at least 5 years...
... which could be a supressed number because I've been on propecia (finisteride), for hair loss for at least 5 years...
... which could be a supressed number because I've been on propecia (finisteride), for hair loss for at least 5 years ... good findings except for the Gleason, of course. Propecia is only one fifth as strong as finasteride, but it ... the cancer to an extent at the same time), I doubt Propecia would suppress the PSA by more than 50%. Therefore ... your case. The nomograms do not ask about current propecia use or allow for an adjustment, so you could double...
... 21 CC's in size, maybe small because of the 1 mg of propecia that I've been on for hair loss for 5 or more years...
... 21 CC's in size, maybe small because of the 1 mg of propecia that I've been on for hair loss for 5 or more years ... months as I recall, certainly within a year. Although propecia is just one fifth the dose of finasteride, you have ... fact established by research, and you have been on propecia , which is a lower dose of the same medication, for...
... 21 CC's in size, maybe small because of the 1 mg of propecia that I've been on for hair loss for 5 or more years...
... 21 CC's in size, maybe small because of the 1 mg of propecia that I've been on for hair loss for 5 or more years...
Propecia / Proscar 20th June 2007
... incidence of prostate cancer in people taking Proscar (or Propecia , which is simply a lower dose of Proscar). One controversia...
Questions about psa levels 3rd November 2005
... urination. My PSA level came in at 0.5. I was taking Propecia (for hair loss) at that time. Do you think Propecia...
... Were you having frequent urination while taking propecia ? Since propecia is used to treat Benign Prostatic ... Hypertrophy in men as well as baldness. My fil was taking propecia for BPH. Did you tell your dr you were on propecia...
... experience frequent urination problem while taking Propecia . I took Propecia for hair regrowth on my own. I stopped...
Daily Proscar Use for Hairloss 7th March 2005
... diminishing the DHT circulating in the blood. The drug Propecia is just a reduced dosage of Proscar....

Depression board

I AGREE!!! I can't believe its possible to be this depressed 27th July 2007
... hellish nightmare. I'm losing my hair, literally Im on Propecia at 21. The memory and hope harvested from the...
I cant take it anymore 24th September 2004
... Hey many you doing anything for your hair? I take propecia and use minox...it has seemd to slow it down a lot...

Exercise & Fitness board

Anyone here take Propecia(finasteride)? How does it affect the body? 20th March 2003
... heard some die hard weight-lifters consume a ton of Propecia to stop the extra testosterone from converting to ... converted to DHT that your results might even be better on Propecia . I think they were taking up to 10 mg's a day when...
... to be a little more specific with these questions. Propecia may cause an increase in acne, extra body fat, and ... decrease in libido. What do you want to know? Propecia does not decrease testosterone, what it does is stops...

Eye & Vision board

Dry eyes....Help! 22nd July 2004
... showed that anti-androgen medicines like Proscar and Propecia were drying out patients meibomian glands. I have...
... age), or took medicine that blocked androgen like propecia , proscar, accutane, avodart. These findings only came...

Hair Problems board

hair loss question 26th May 2008
... doctor and he prescribed proscar, which works like propecia but its like half the price. Anyways, i started taking...
Stopped using Rogaine/Propecia..now starting again 2nd April 2008
... after a good solid year of using it, and stop taking Propecia after probably 1 1/2 years straight of taking it. ... know, its expected when you quit taking the Rogaine/ Propecia and Im not angry, just frustrated. But my question ... is if I start taking Rogaine/ Propecia again, will I regrow some/any/all of the hair that ... Or is this a one shot thing? (grow hair w/rogaine/ propecia , stop treatment & lose hair- thats it?). Any chance ... that I can start taking rogaine and propecia again and experience the same growth that I did last...
Telogen Effluvium??? Freaking me out HELP! 16th March 2008
... to stop taking so much protien? I want to go on propecia just in case I'm so freaked out. My hair is changing...
How to Prevent Rogaine from Causing Dandruff 23rd February 2008
... OTC. Many people use Nizoral and Rogaine along with Propecia to battle hairloss. This regimen is often known as...
... Yes I am but I'm only taking .5mg of Propecia . I think my hairloss has stopped but I haven't seen...
Propecia side effects 31st January 2008
... 1 of my fren took propecia for a couple of mths, the whole duration, he had terribly...
... be careful of is YOU coming into contact with the Propecia . They say women who are pregnant or are in child...
~~removed~~ 16th November 2007
... Im looking to buy propecia online but need to find a good online reputable Co...
Hair loss and flaking scalp 1st November 2007
... lose my hair at 23 but im hesitant to take rogaine or propecia if im not losing it due to MPB...
... Women should not take propecia . Rogaine or monoxodil does work on most people. it...
MPB - Blonde hairs 31st October 2007
... someone recomend something to add other than finestride, propecia and avodart or any other systemic DHT inhibitors....
Regaine 25th September 2007
... From what I have read, Rogaine isn't as effective as Propecia , but the side effects seem to be less severe....
Hair loss at very young age 2nd August 2007
... You just got to be mentally tough. Minoxidil and Propecia are right now the 2 best products you can try. When...
Best thing to do upon first sign of increased hair loss? 28th July 2007
... What I heard work is Rogaine and Propecia . In your case, as I am not a doctor or dermatologist...
... Propecia is not a good idea if you have a pregnant wife. If...
Diseases that lead to hair loss? 19th July 2007
... know what to do should i just go on rogaine or propecia ? if i wait any longer i'll lose all my hair but if...
masterbation and hairloss 12th July 2007
... reduce your dht in your blood would be finateride ( propecia ) that's been helping me to keep my hair. since propecia...
hair loss/balding 13th June 2007
... its not this, I would start taking Rogaine Foam and Propecia ....
... think I have thyroid, and what is Rogaine Foam and Propecia and where do I get it? I'm new to this, and for the...
... Alot of people use it before they go to sleep. Propecia you got to get prescribed from a dermatologist....
hair_losing 12th June 2007
... someone who's good. There's ofcourse Rogaine and Propecia . From what i understand about Rogaine. you will...
help with receding hair line 3rd May 2007
... hairline? NO. Your gonna have to use Rogaine and Propecia . That is the only products besides a hair transplant...
Propecia vs Proscar 18th April 2007
... equal 1 mg. If you have a membership to Sams Club Propecia costs 58 USD for 30 pills, that is one of the cheapest...
Post Lymphoma thin hair 16th April 2007
... well known products to regrow hair are Rogaine and Propecia . But those products will vary person to person on...
losing my hair,,,help 28th March 2007
... could help ,i would be gratefull im thinking of taken propecia but do i have to go to my GP for this? or can you ... to get my hair back can i stop using it & just use propecia to keep it?? ive spoke to my GP about my hair but...
... Yes, Propecia you got to get prescribed from a derm. I dont know...
Propecia Question- Temples 20th March 2007
... I have been looking at propecia and have a question. Is it true that it doesnt help...
... No, its not true. Propecia probably didn't get FDA approval to say that. Its ... and it helped him grow hair back on the front. Try Propecia and the Rogain Foam and see how it works....
... Another question: Will I become infertile by taking propecia ? I know on their site they say no but I have also ... if I use it. Its ironic that they wont let me take propecia because they fear it will make me infertile because...
... Another question: Will I become infertile by taking propecia ? You might not be able to get an errection, like ... you could before using Propecia . But it varies person to person. Some people dont ... side effect. Remember, the 2nd you stop taking the Propecia your drive will come right back fully. If your ... its bothering you. I would try the Rogain Foam and Propecia . It did wonders for my friend....
Will hair dye thicken hair? 19th March 2007
... for men that have helped grow hair are Rogaine and Propecia . But it varies person to person. For women, I...
ultra depressed 16th March 2007
... most well known products are the Rogain Foam and the Propecia pill. The Rogain foam is much better then the regular ... Rogain. Its so much less greasy. You got to get Propecia prescribed from a doctor or Derm. You could also...
... really irritates me is that my parents wont let me take propecia because they think I will become infertile. However...
Obtaining Propecia in the UK 6th March 2007
... loss. With this in mind, I'm planning to begin using Propecia . The dermatologist told me that Propecia is very...
Receding Hairline 4th March 2007
... Does Rogaine or Propecia work for a receding hairline? I heard nothing works...
... one with the hair loss. I don't have a clue about Propecia . Have you tried a herbal supplement called Saw Palmetto...
Can these things cause hair loss? 10th February 2007
... due to stress. You can try things like Rogaine and Propecia . But for alot of people that dont work....
rogaine or propecia? 31st January 2007
... ve just recently began using both. I've been using Propecia for about 7 months now and although it has stopped ... regrown any hair. I've read elsewhere on the net that Propecia is ideal for keeping the hair you have, while Rogaine...
... hair. Now he has a full set of hair. He takes Propecia and uses 5% Rogaine foam along with Retin A cream...
... Lukas, I should have mentioned that prior to starting Propecia 7 months ago, I was using 2% minoxidil alone. I used ... get worse. That is when I talked to my doctor about Propecia . Like I said above, the Propecia stopped the shedding ... different shampoos or Retin-A like Barry suggested, but Propecia and Minoxidil are a good place to start....
what should i do?? 25th January 2007
... possibly be a vitamin deficiency. You might wanna try propecia or rogaine......
... i need for healthy hair?) ? what exactly is propecia and rogaine? : what do they do? how are they taken...
Propecia and Saw Palmento 21st January 2007
... Propecia contains Finasteride not saw palmetto.:D...
... I would not be mixing Propecia and Saw Palmetto. One or the other, what you could...
Hair Loss Prevention 18th January 2007
... whatever reason is doesnt work your last ray of hope is Propecia . Propecia blocks the DHT in your blood, whilst Rogaine ... blocks it directly on your scalp. Ive been on propecia for about 7 months now with no side effects and my...
... copy and paste" of info I found for you pertaining Propecia (but really also applies to Rogaine): SHEDDING ... remainder are "growing" as hair on the scalp. When Propecia enters the system, the sudden removal of DHT from ... awakening" of large numbers of hairs. PATIENCE: Propecia takes time. Do not expect results in 3 months. If ... itchy, non-inflamed, non-flaky state in order for Propecia (or any other treatment for that matter) to work well...
... Thanks for your reply. So Rogaine and Propecia are good for preventing future hairloss too?...
... I agree with Chris. Rogaine and Propecia are the best products for hairloss. I would add,...
... lose all progress!!!! So what other options besides Propecia and Rogaine or is that there? Even if it's just maintaining...
... starts to go. I had minimal success with Rogaine and Propecia , but only in maintaining what I had left. I was still...
does Nioxin help? 15th January 2007
... makes a copy brand that Rogaine makes for them. Propecia is not recomended for women. For shampoos, I like...
Receding hairline in the front.. I'm 24.... i'm so sad!! 4th January 2007
... Boston- Get on Propecia ASAP! Forget the laser combs and all of the homeopathic ... NOTHING. You need a DHT blocker which is exactly what Propecia is. DHT is the hormone that causes male pattern baldness ... you must apply it twice a day FOREVER. Also, if the Propecia is working for you and the Rogaine isn't, you have ... regimen for no reason. I'd start out with just the Propecia for now (one pill a day is easy). Lastly, do not be...
... full-head coverage. I'm also thinking about taking Propecia . I'm a bit nervous about actually asking my doctor...
... inexpensive and does not have any sexual side effects like Propecia , In fact it has improved my sex drive. immensily....
Propecia - helps with hair loss 11th November 2006
... would save money, but I believe most will only write a Propecia prescription....
Procerin? 8th November 2006
... husband should look into the proven treatments like Propecia and Rogaine....
Shampoos for hairloss 6th November 2006
... mpb but it is my favorite shampoo. Use Minox and/or Propecia for hair loss....
... the head.. why wouldn't it work for the hairline? Propecia also states it's only for the top of the head. Isn ... same no matter where it's at on the scalp? I was on Propecia for a little while and my dermatologist said it'll...
How does Rogaine work? 4th November 2006
... wont stop DHT. You need to look into finasteride ( propecia ), also i would recommend using nizoral shampoo as...
... Brian i just read that you have tried propecia and experienced sexual side effects. Beta-sistal can...
... You need to continue using a DHT inhibitor for life. Propecia is a good product too....
starting to lose hair. 1st November 2006
... hair loss. You will have to look into finasteride ( propecia ) Minoxidil (rogain) Nizoral shampoo (anti-androgen ... peptides etc Best thing you can do is to start propecia propecia, minoxidil and nizoral (The "BIG" 3)...
... Stick with what's proven, Rogaine and Propecia ....
maybe some hair loss? please read, im scared 25th October 2006
... the possibility of trying out rogaine (minoxidil), propecia (finasteride) or possibly a topical spirolactone ointment...
My Hair Loss Product Review... 22nd October 2006
... I have also tried Propecia . I don't recommend it, unless you want to give up...
... anything" long enough to even notice results... The propecia website specifically states that at 3 months you may ... regrowth and at 12 months you will know for sure if Propecia works for you. Propecia doesnt cause anxiety - you ... effects because of the active ingredient in it. However Propecia s main ingredient is totally different. I've been ... taking Propecia since May, so it hasnt quite been a year yet. But...
... Chris, I'm glad to hear Propecia has worked for you. I've recently started using .5mg ... of the generic Propecia and am hoping for good results. What kind of results...
... Chris, I'm glad to hear Propecia has worked for you. I've recently started using .5mg ... of the generic Propecia and am hoping for good results. What kind of results ... the hair out because im itching so much) and the Propecia results. GOOD NEWS: I called my DR today and asked ... Proscar (Finasterdine 5mg). Its the same thing as Propecia but its 5mg because men take it for their prostate ... . Insurance covers Proscar but NOT Propecia (Proscar is for medical - your prostate while Propecia ... pill and actually get 1.25mg instead of my usual 1mg Propecia . I was thrilled when my DR totally agreed with me ... on this and called it in to the pharmacy. Propecia was costing me $70/month and now the 5 mg Proscar ... prescriptions). I havent had any side effects from propecia . Well Ive had one - EXCELLENT hair regrowth. Im like ... hair started growing back (about 4-5 months of taking Propecia ) I feel a lot better and seem to be having a higher ... had any problems before but when I stopped taking Propecia for 2 weeks because I had the stomach flu for a week ... In a nutshell, I have to say Im glad I asked about Propecia . If you are going to use it and you have good prescription ... Otherwise you are throwing away $$ by paying for Propecia full price (<$70). You should google "finasteride...
... their website and have been pondering trying it. But Propecia is working so well, Im afraid if I start Rogaine again...
... m about two months into .5mg of Finpecia (generic Propecia ) and so far so good I think. No side effects that...
... 5mg? The starter dosage of regular finasterdine, or Propecia is 1mg. Im just curious, did you think you'd have ... even got a friend to get a script from his Dr. for Propecia :)...
... before. It took me a long time to finally consider Propecia as an option....
... that also. I actually was taking 1mg of finasterdine ( Propecia ) up until last night for the past 6 or 7 months or...
... over 6 months now. The first 4 months I was taking Propecia , but for some reason my doctor switched me to Proscar...
... months of torture. :) I'm pretty much against using Propecia as I've read that it affects the libido, so that's...
... xantophyll;2742346] I'm pretty much against using Propecia as I've read that it affects the libido, so that's ... hands off as well. I was afraid of Propecia too, I could've started using it 5 years ago. If you ... read up on it, Propecia actually increases testosterone. It kills DHT - yes ... responsible for swollen prostates and the like. Ive been on Propecia since May 2006 and if anything I noticed my sex drive ... manboobs" like some others claim to have while on Propecia ....
... Yeah I've been using Propecia since July 06 and have notice absolutely no side affects ... prescription drug called Avodart that's supposed to be like Propecia . I've seen on other message boards that a lot of people ... started taking Propecia but switched to Avodart and were impressed with the...
... Hitmen... patience! :D No hair product (Rogaine/ Propecia /Finasterdine/Duasterdine) guarantees *any* regrowth ... new hair growth. At 12 months you will realize if Propecia or Rogaine is right for you. It will have worked by...
... minoxidril (rogaine) while at the same time taking propecia ? I've read elsewhere that while propecia may be good ... effective at regrowing hair. Because I've been taking propecia (proscar) for 6 and a half months now and have noticed...
... mechanism of depression/panic symptoms. I used propecia for just over a year. About 3 months in, I started ... to a year's worth of conditioning to be anxious on propecia . I won't take it again. Recent studies have suggested ... that propecia suppresses not only DHT, but some other hormones ...


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