Is it safe to take Finastride the rest of your life? Or do you need to ease off of it?

June 2, 2019
Asked By:Courageous6385 in Gilbert, AZ

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?

Answers (10)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
August 14, 2019

Answer: Long term Finasteride usage

Glenn Charles, DOHair Restoration Surgeon
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
August 14, 2019

Answer: Long term Finasteride usage

Glenn Charles, DOHair Restoration Surgeon
June 24, 2019

Answer: Taking a drug for a long period of time should be discussed followed by your doctor.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
June 24, 2019

Answer: Taking a drug for a long period of time should be discussed followed by your doctor.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
June 4, 2019

Answer: Long term Finasteride

Donovan Rosas, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 4, 2019

Answer: Long term Finasteride

Donovan Rosas, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

Hair Loss Treatment

Everything you need to know about Hair Loss Treatment

  • 98% worth it
  • 150.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $2,215
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
MOST RECENT
August 30, 2019

Answer: Finasteride

MOST RECENT
August 30, 2019

Answer: Finasteride

August 13, 2019

Answer: The problem with Finasteride

August 13, 2019

Answer: The problem with Finasteride

Recommended reading

Hair Loss Treatment

Everything you need to know about Hair Loss Treatment

  • 98% worth it
  • 150.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $2,215
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT