Is finasteride withdrawal syndrome real or not? I am 26 years old and after being on F 1mg/day for two years (with no side effects) I have decided to stop. I read online that quitting suddenly can damage the HPG axis and cause PFS. there has been rare reports of this online. I know that PFS is really rare and unlikely to happen. but i was wondering is there any harm to gradually taper off F and reduce the risk of damage to HPG axis? How should i gradually taper off ? i only have 1mg tablets and apparently you should not cut the tablets
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Dear Pastafanatic99,Hello and thank you for your excellent question. I suggest that you start Finasteride and Minoxidil, as they are the only two medications for hair loss approved by the FDA. For women of child-bearing age, I use spironolactone instead of finasteride. Both medications have...
It can take up to 6 months to see results with Minoxidil. I suggest a consultation with a cosmetic dermatologist with experience in hair restoration and maintenance. Some great options for hair restoration and maintenance are prp injections which can stimulate hair growth. Hope this helps.
