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Pill Organizers and Cutters: Risks and Restrictions on Use

research Organizadores e cortadores de comprimidos: riscos e restrições ao uso

4 citations , February 2013 in “Revista De Saude Publica”

Pill organizers and cutters can help with taking medication regularly but may affect the medication's effectiveness and safety.

research The nocebo effect: A clinicians guide

41 citations , October 2012 in “Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry”

Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.

research Metformin or Antiandrogen in the Treatment of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

192 citations , September 2003 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism”

Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.

Hair Transplantation: Causes, Techniques, and Future Prospects

research Hair Transplantation

January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Hair transplantation is a treatment for hair loss mainly caused by genetics, with various techniques and potential complications, and results visible after 8-12 months.

research New and Consolidated Therapeutic Options for Pubertal Induction in Hypogonadism: In-depth Review of the Literature

19 citations , December 2021 in “Endocrine Reviews”

There are various effective hormone treatments for puberty induction in boys and girls with hypogonadism, and starting treatment early is important.

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community My doctor prescribed me Finasteride 5mg Daily. Is the dosage too high?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 99 upvotes 2 years ago

A user was prescribed 5mg of Finasteride daily for hair loss, which is a higher dose typically used for prostate issues. Many suggest using a pill cutter to reduce the dose to 1mg or less per day, as it is more cost-effective and equally effective for hair loss.

community Just swallowed my first 1mg pill of finasteride! Let the journey begin...

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 28 upvotes 6 years ago

A user started taking 1mg finasteride for hair loss and plans to follow a thrice-weekly dosing schedule recommended by two doctors. They previously used saw palmetto without issues and are hopeful finasteride won't cause sexual side effects.

community [34m] I've got AMAZING results with a daily 1/4 of a Finasteride pill, nothing else. 6 months' progress.

in Progress Pictures 1169 upvotes 3 years ago

User OmniStrife experienced amazing hair regrowth using 1/4 of a Finasteride pill daily for 6 months. Others discussed their results, availability of pills, and side effects.

community Should I Cut 5mg Fin to 1.25mg or Use 0.5mg Dut?

in General 74 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is considering cutting a 5mg finasteride pill into quarters to take 1.25mg daily due to concerns about side effects. They are also contemplating using 0.5mg of dutasteride instead.

community Guide To Finasteride and Avoiding Side Effects

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 26 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation provides a guide on using finasteride for hair loss, suggesting to start with a quarter of a 1mg pill daily after ensuring estradiol levels are within a specific range, and potentially increasing the dose if no side effects occur. It also recommends supplements like DIM, Calcium d-glucarate, and Zinc to manage high estradiol levels and side effects from finasteride.

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