Just like my title states is this drug safe to take everyday the rest of your life. Or does is pose potential threats for future side effects. I’ve heard stories about people being on for 10+ years and then after all that time there endochonic system finally had enough and there left with permanent damage. If this isn’t true can I take periodic breaks short enough where I don’t lose the hair that I kept? If so how long?
Answer: Long term Finasteride usage here are some 10-25 years dates from studies on patients taking Finasteride for that length of time and there was now significant difference in their health compared to those who did not take the medication. Taking breaks may make the medication less effective and possible cause you to lose some ground ( Have some hair loss) .
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Answer: Long term Finasteride usage here are some 10-25 years dates from studies on patients taking Finasteride for that length of time and there was now significant difference in their health compared to those who did not take the medication. Taking breaks may make the medication less effective and possible cause you to lose some ground ( Have some hair loss) .
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June 24, 2019
Answer: Taking a drug for a long period of time should be discussed followed by your doctor. Taking a drug for a long period of time should be discussed followed by your doctor. In general, men take Propecia (finasteride 1mg) for many years. Each year you should revisit the benefits, possible side effects and update your health with the doctor that is prescribing you the medication.
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June 24, 2019
Answer: Taking a drug for a long period of time should be discussed followed by your doctor. Taking a drug for a long period of time should be discussed followed by your doctor. In general, men take Propecia (finasteride 1mg) for many years. Each year you should revisit the benefits, possible side effects and update your health with the doctor that is prescribing you the medication.
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June 4, 2019
Answer: Long term Finasteride Long term Finasteride usage is safe and recommended if you intend to maintain the gains you have made while on therapy.Additionally, as a hormone blocker long term Finasteride use has shown to reduce the relative risk of the development of prostate cancer.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS) with experience in hair restoration.Donovan Rosas MD Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons RealSelf Top 100 RealSelf Hall of Fame
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June 4, 2019
Answer: Long term Finasteride Long term Finasteride usage is safe and recommended if you intend to maintain the gains you have made while on therapy.Additionally, as a hormone blocker long term Finasteride use has shown to reduce the relative risk of the development of prostate cancer.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS) with experience in hair restoration.Donovan Rosas MD Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons RealSelf Top 100 RealSelf Hall of Fame
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Answer: Finasteride For most men, there is no harm in taking Finasteride for the rest of your life. Everyone is different, however. I recommend you talk it over with your doctor so that you get a better idea on if it works for you or not.
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Answer: Finasteride For most men, there is no harm in taking Finasteride for the rest of your life. Everyone is different, however. I recommend you talk it over with your doctor so that you get a better idea on if it works for you or not.
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August 13, 2019
Answer: The problem with Finasteride There are several known problems that exist when using Propecia/Finasteride as a hairloss medication, lets take a look at each one:Finasteride only works for a short period of time. It works for just a few hours a day (its half-life is 6 hours).Finasteride does a poor job of actually blocking DHT production. Propecia only blocks 1 out of 3 types of DHT receptors. That means hair loss is STILL taking place while you are using the medication. This combined with the short half life means that Propecia is about 60% effective at stopping DHT from thinning your hair. Finasteride is not customized to the individual. Like millions of Big Pharma medications out there, the exact same dose of Propecia is given to people who have different heights, weights and biochemistry. This means that men who want to stop hair loss for good can take the recommended dose of Propecia every day, and experience nasty side effects for no good reason! While for other's their dose may be insufficient to even reduce DHT by the 60% it is rated at.It is also worth noting that any medicine that actually can make changes inside your body, are required under the FDA to be available by prescription only. This therefore means that it is not possible for anything that does not require a prescription to cure or prevent hair loss or regrow thinning hair. Thus, a personalized medicine will be the best choice because instead of a "one size fits all" approach, you will be taking something which is truly catered to your body's needs. The number one first step I recommend is a comprehensive consultation with a hair regrowth specialist who will perform lab tests to determine the underlying cause of your thinning. Without labs, no-one can really know what your true cause is and any treatment will be temporary at best. From here, you can receive the best treatment for your case. The treatment is out there. Good luck on your search.
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August 13, 2019
Answer: The problem with Finasteride There are several known problems that exist when using Propecia/Finasteride as a hairloss medication, lets take a look at each one:Finasteride only works for a short period of time. It works for just a few hours a day (its half-life is 6 hours).Finasteride does a poor job of actually blocking DHT production. Propecia only blocks 1 out of 3 types of DHT receptors. That means hair loss is STILL taking place while you are using the medication. This combined with the short half life means that Propecia is about 60% effective at stopping DHT from thinning your hair. Finasteride is not customized to the individual. Like millions of Big Pharma medications out there, the exact same dose of Propecia is given to people who have different heights, weights and biochemistry. This means that men who want to stop hair loss for good can take the recommended dose of Propecia every day, and experience nasty side effects for no good reason! While for other's their dose may be insufficient to even reduce DHT by the 60% it is rated at.It is also worth noting that any medicine that actually can make changes inside your body, are required under the FDA to be available by prescription only. This therefore means that it is not possible for anything that does not require a prescription to cure or prevent hair loss or regrow thinning hair. Thus, a personalized medicine will be the best choice because instead of a "one size fits all" approach, you will be taking something which is truly catered to your body's needs. The number one first step I recommend is a comprehensive consultation with a hair regrowth specialist who will perform lab tests to determine the underlying cause of your thinning. Without labs, no-one can really know what your true cause is and any treatment will be temporary at best. From here, you can receive the best treatment for your case. The treatment is out there. Good luck on your search.
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