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5 / 850 resultsresearch Screening and confirmation methods of the major urinary metabolite of finasteride–carboxy-finasteride by liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry
New methods can detect finasteride's major urinary metabolite in urine for up to 49 hours.
research Synthesis and Evaluation of 2‘-Substituted 4-(4‘-Carboxy- or 4‘-carboxymethylbenzylidene)-N-acylpiperidines: Highly Potent and in Vivo Active Steroid 5α-Reductase Type 2 Inhibitors
Compounds 15, 20, and 25 are strong inhibitors of human steroid 5α-reductase type 2.
research The effect of St. John’s wort on the pharmacokinetics, metabolism and biliary excretion of finasteride and its metabolites in healthy men
St. John's wort increases finasteride metabolism, reducing its effectiveness; use caution when combining them.
research Doping-Control Analysis of the 5α-Reductase Inhibitor Finasteride: Determination of Its Influence on Urinary Steroid Profiles and Detection of Its Major Urinary Metabolite
Finasteride affects urinary steroid profiles and can potentially hide steroid abuse in sports drug testing.
research Preparation of novel polymeric microspheres for controlled release of finasteride
PPCM microspheres allow controlled finasteride release over 24 hours.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity How to tell if finasteride is working for you
Finasteride's effectiveness can be gauged by reduced hair shedding, but some users report it losing efficacy over time. Other treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and QR678, with mixed results.
community concentration of my finasteride therapy
The conversation discusses a topical finasteride therapy with hydrocortisone butyrate, estrone base, and breviline. A user suggests oral finasteride as a superior option.
community Fighting Fin!
Datwagg63 started taking finasteride for hair loss and supplements it with omega 3, vitamins, and a low-carb diet while lifting weights. InternationalBerry suggested adding minoxidil, as it's considered the second most effective treatment after finasteride.
community Creatine and Finasteride experience
Creatine use with finasteride has mixed effects on hair, with some experiencing shedding and others noticing no impact. Many attribute concerns to individual sensitivity or unrelated factors.
community Fin is working; I’m just now noticing
The user reports significant hair density improvement after 8.5 months of using finasteride, with no side effects except for initially watery semen. They also mention increased sex drive, which they attribute to finasteride, and regret not starting the treatment earlier due to fear of side effects.