In your clinical experience, have you noticed that brand-name Propecia/Proscar are more effective than generic finasteride?

May 5, 2020
Asked By:anderson k in Portland, ME

I am currently using Teva Pharma generic finasteride. I understand that the active ingredients are theoretically bioequivalent with brand-name, but there seems to be anecdotal reports suggesting the efficacy of generic finasteride is relatively less predictable.

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May 6, 2020

Answer: Genetic consistency

May 6, 2020

Answer: Genetic consistency

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