Can I take Finasteride 5mg once every 5 days instead of 1mg which is currently unavailable where I live? (Photo)

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Marco Barusco, MD · Answer

Hello,
Taking the Finasteride 5mg once every 5 days will not give you the same effect as taking 1mg a day. It will be best to discuss with your physician that prescribed the medication the best course of action.

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David Perez-Meza, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Excellent question. We don't have any hair loss research studies about your question. But I will suggest you to cut the 5 mg tablet in 4 pieces (1.25 mg each) then take one piece every day for 3 days and cut the other piece in half (.625) for day 4 and 5 or this is my suggestion plan: 1.25 mgs on days 1, 3, 5 and .625 aprox on days 2 and 4. Check with your local doctor but I will suggest you to add topical Minoxidil too. Good luck.

Arslan Musbeh, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

You can split the pill ( 5mg) on 4 or 5 pieces. You can find the small machine at the pharmacy to split the pill in easier way. You take 1/4 or 1/5 per day. For your case, the hair transplant can be an option to restore the baldness area as it has an advanced level.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Yes, you may usually take the 5mg finasteride pill once every 5 days as it is the tissue levels of finasteride that work

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