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- Is Propecia more effective than Proscar for treating hair loss? - RealSelf
The active ingredient in both Propecia and Proscar is finasteride - 1mg in the former and 5mg in the latter Finasteride reduces the production of dihydrotrstosterone (DHT) from testosterone by blocking the action of the enzyme 5alpha reductase type 2 I am not aware of any evidence that taking 5mg of finasteride is more effective than taking 1mg
- Do propecia side effects go away with continued use? - RealSelf
The studies have shown that the side effects of propecia should go away with continued use in 60% of patients However, there is an after market addition to the package insert that states that there have been reports of persistent side effects (post finasteride syndrome) even after discontinuation of the medicine While this is rare it has been reported, so patients need to make an informed
- Avodart and Propecia. Do they work forever or for a short . . . - RealSelf
Avodart (dutasteride) is not licensed for hair loss Although it is used off license by some doctors, there are many who do not prescribe it for hair loss Propecia (finasteride) is licensed for hair loss but its efficacy varies from person to person It is definitely worth trying and if it works for you and stops progression then this effect may last for many years If it only slows down your
- Does shaving your head improve the results of propecia and . . . - RealSelf
I've been using minoxidil for 1 year now and propecia for 3 months
- Can Propecia Cause Hormonal Imbalance? - RealSelf
Propecia (finasteride) raises estrogen levels, lowers DHT levels and raises testosterone levels Yes it causes a hormonal imbalance and this imbalance is felt to be very beneficial for individuals with hair loss
- Propecia side effects continuing 5 weeks after . . . - RealSelf
I took Propecia for 6 months Dosage was 0 5mg per day I experienced side effects These were: 'weaker' erections, a decrease in the frequency and 'strength'
- Coming off of Propecia. Can you just stop taking it, or do . . . - RealSelf
Hi I've been on propecia for about a year now but I am thinking of coming off it as I have been experiencing painful ejaculation, not sure if it is related but have heard this can be a side effect, can you just stop taking it or do you have to come off it gradually?
- Second day on Propecia finasteride. Im feeling exhausted . . . - RealSelf
Although this is not a common side effect of finasteride propecia, everyone is unique and may react differently to medications I recommend discussing this with your doctor In general, finasteride is a well-tolerated medication for most patients For my patient's who do experience a side effect with finasteride, I have them stop the medication Once the side effect goes away, we consider
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