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      community Fluridi + minoxidil (no finasteride?)

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using minoxidil and recently started fluridil for mild hair loss and is questioning if this treatment is sufficient without finasteride. They have finasteride available but prefer not to use it.

      community What are the 'safer' alternatives to RU58841?

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses switching from RU58841 to Pyrilutamide due to side effects like fatigue, brain fog, and elevated heart rate. They have used dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, and are seeking safer alternatives.

      community Stopping finasteride for chemo

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  108 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user diagnosed with lymphoma is advised to stop finasteride during chemotherapy, with suggestions to consider treatments like Dutasteride and Minoxidil post-recovery. The focus is on prioritizing health over hair loss, with encouragement and advice from others who have experienced similar situations.

      community Low cortisol it is due the fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been taking 1mg finasteride daily for a year with no improvement in hair loss and reports low cortisol levels, sleep issues, and anxiety changes. The conversation includes discussions on the potential effects of finasteride on cortisol and neurosteroids, with suggestions to consult a doctor and consider other factors.

      community Pyluritamide vs ru58841? Today’s opinion

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      Pyluritamide and RU58841 are compared for effectiveness in addition to dutasteride for hair loss treatment. Reddit users report great results with RU58841, but data suggests pyluritamide may have better affinity.

      community What happened to Pyrilutamide?

      in Technology  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pyrilutamide's 0.5% solution showed minimal improvement, while the 1% solution appears more promising but costly. The user is currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil and considering adding Pyrilutamide if effective and affordable.

      community Has anyone successfully tapered off finasteride?

       6 upvotes 11 years ago
      A user is considering tapering off finasteride due to concerns about long-term side effects and cost, and is exploring alternatives like zinc and saw palmetto. Their current regimen includes finasteride, Adderall, zinc, bupropion, fish oil, baby aspirin, Rogaine foam, and ketoconazole shampoo.

      community Progressive insomnia (treatment-resistant) due to Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      A medical student experienced hair loss slowing with Finasteride but developed severe, treatment-resistant insomnia. They tried various medications with little effect, suspecting Post-Finasteride Syndrome, and others suggested the insomnia might be linked to Finasteride's impact on neurosteroids.

      community Does ashwagandha work against finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      Finasteride may cause insomnia, and ashwagandha is suggested to help with sleep issues without significantly affecting testosterone or DHT levels. Users discuss personal experiences with sleep disturbances and suggest consulting a doctor if side effects persist.

      community I've been afflicted by post finasteride syndrome, what now?

      in Finasteride  38 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including mental health issues and physical symptoms, and sought advice on managing post-finasteride syndrome. Suggestions included checking vitamin levels, considering dopamine agonists, and avoiding further psychiatric medications.

      community Pyrilutamide vs topical finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is considering switching to topical finasteride or pyrilutamide to stabilize hair loss before a hair transplant, currently using oral minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include sticking to the current regimen as it is already potent, and caution against using pyrilutamide from unreliable sources.

      community Finasteride tablet dosage problem

      in General  42 upvotes 10 months ago
      Cutting a 5 mg finasteride tablet into five equal parts and taking one piece daily is recommended for consistent dosing. This approach provides more stable DHT suppression than taking a full 5 mg tablet every five days.

      community Tribulus Terrestris and Zinc to boost libido on fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Tribulus Terrestris and Zinc to boost libido while on finasteride, with some users reporting success in increasing libido despite no testosterone boost. The original poster also considers reducing finasteride dosage and using Cialis for libido and bodybuilding purposes.

      community Heads up for EU Fin users: Finasteride prescription has been toughened up in France

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  106 upvotes 1 month ago
      Finasteride prescriptions in France now require an annual certificate acknowledging psychiatric and sexual risks, as the European Medicines Agency recognizes these risks. The conversation discusses the potential mental health effects of Finasteride, with some users reporting side effects and others questioning the statistical significance of these findings.

      community Pyrilutamide is literally my only hope

      in Chat  91 upvotes 3 years ago
      Considering treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, Fluridil and Pyrilutamide. The user is weighing the risks of taking unapproved medication before it has been mass produced.

      community Longterm ru58841 users + my experience

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 users report mixed results, with some experiencing no benefits and others noting regrowth but potential side effects. Many prefer finasteride and minoxidil due to better-studied safety profiles.