Creatine? Experiences?What say YOU?
    Research/Science 3/19/2026

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral) 0.5mg 1x daily
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical)
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral with good progress results.
    Creatine may cause hair shedding in some individuals, but there is no strong scientific evidence linking it to hair loss. Many users report personal experiences of increased hair loss with creatine, while others see no effect; OP is considering creatine while using finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss.
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