Finasteride can be taken with or without food, but taking it with coffee on an empty stomach might cause diarrhea. It's generally safe to take finasteride at any time of the day.
The user has been on finasteride for over two years, experiencing early hair regrowth, acne, and scalp sensitivity, but now faces thinning hair and questions about dosage and long-term effectiveness. They also used retinal to help with acne and are seeking advice on whether to adjust their finasteride dose.
The user is considering adding an anti-androgen, RU58841, to their current hair loss treatment routine due to receding hair. They are also contemplating waiting for Breezula or Pyrilutamide to become more affordable.
Spironolactone and finasteride are not recommended for women planning pregnancy due to birth defect risks. Both need to be stopped months before conception, and finasteride is generally not advised for women.
The user experienced positive scalp results with Dutasteride but noticed beard thinning, prompting a switch back to Finasteride. They plan to monitor the situation and may consider combining treatments in the future.
The user experienced side effects like watery semen, erection problems, and decreased libido from finasteride, which resolved after stopping it. They are considering dutasteride mesotherapy as an alternative, as advised by their dermatologist, and are concerned about potential side effects.
Hair loss treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 are discussed, with mixed results and ongoing hope for better solutions. Users express skepticism about a cure, sharing experiences with various treatments and lifestyle changes.
A user's successful hair loss treatment using ketoconazole shampoo, 0.5mg finasteride, and 5% liquid minoxidil. They noticed significant results after 4 months, with reduced hair fall observed earlier.
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using finasteride 1.25 mg daily and dermastamping every two weeks. They reported no side effects and noticed regrowth after about three months.
User experienced good results with topical finasteride, noting reduced DHT and increased testosterone. They plan to revert to a lower dosage after observing slight libido reduction.
The post is about a user's hair loss progress using Minoxidil and dutasteride treatments. The conclusion is that the user has seen positive results after 5 months of treatment and has no regrets.
A user shared how they bought an 18-month supply of finasteride for $23.50 in Turkey by purchasing 5mg pills and splitting them. They also mentioned buying other medications like painkillers and antibiotics from local pharmacies.
The conversation is about someone's 4-month hair regrowth progress using 0.5mg dutasteride and topical minoxidil. Another person is inspired and is using 5mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil topically twice daily, hoping for similar results.
A user experienced severe depression and anxiety after taking finasteride for hair loss, which resolved after stopping the medication. They shared their story to warn others about potential side effects.
A user shared their 10-month progress using 0.5 mg Dutasteride for hair loss. Another user noted the hair looks thicker and healthier, with some recovery at the front.
Skin, Hair, and Nails by Pharmekal was withdrawn from the market. Users discuss alternative supplements and treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A 17-year-old user reports significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil once daily. Other users discuss the effectiveness and age considerations of finasteride.
Tretinoin can enhance minoxidil effectiveness by boosting the sulfotransferase enzyme. Users suggest sources for affordable tretinoin and mention a product combining tretinoin with minoxidil.
The conversation discusses the impact of finasteride on sperm, including potential side effects like decreased ejaculate volume and total sperm count. Users share experiences and concerns about fertility tests before and after starting finasteride.
A 16-year-old using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 3.5 months to treat hair loss. They're seeing progress, despite continued shedding, and plan to start using dutasteride at 18.
Stopping finasteride may reduce water retention or alter fat distribution, leading to a leaner face. Hormonal changes, like reduced DHT or increased estrogen, could cause these effects.
The user has been taking finasteride for nearly two months and has noticed an increased urge to urinate with slight discomfort. They are questioning if this side effect is temporary.
Anageninc stopping the sale of Pyrilutamide due to a cease and desist order from Kintor, with some speculating that it was either a hoax or subpar product.
The user reported 4 months of using 0.5mg finasteride and 6 months of microneedling, Nizoral, and topical melatonin. They saw improvement on the left side but no improvement on the right side and are hesitant to start minoxidil.
A user is experiencing increased hair shedding after using a homemade topical finasteride mixture with stemoxydine for six weeks. They are concerned about whether the low dose could cause shedding so early.
The user experienced bladder and prostate discomfort after taking finasteride and stopped the medication, but symptoms returned upon resuming at a lower dose. The doctor suggested trying dutasteride as an alternative.