Is .25mg of finastride just as effective as a full dose?

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I’m 21, and starting to thin around my temples. No recession yet but I thought I’d try finastride. I’ve read online that .25mg of finastride is about just as effective in reducing DHT levels as a full does. From the graphs I looked at, it’s about a 15-20% difference as opposed to a 75% difference. Just wanted to know your professional opinion. Thanks.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. .25mg of Finasteride is approximately 50% as effective as a full dose. Of course this would be up to your doctors determination as to how much is sufficient for you. Best wishes.Dr. T

Sara Wasserbauer, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

1mg is the recommended dosage of Finasteride. It is only if you experience any side effects that I would recommend taking less of a dose.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

A one quarter dose of finasteride is 50% as effective as the full dose according to the original Merck study on Propecia

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