Is using half a pill of finasteride in alternative days 3 days a week effective? Most people consume one pill daily.

August 23, 2017
Asked By:ahmedhaha in Tyler, TX

I have been prescribed Finasteride as a treatement for my heriditary alopecia. However, I need a second opinion about the dosage.

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August 24, 2017

Answer: Hair Loss Basics--prp, progesterone, hair transplantation, finasteride

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August 24, 2017

Answer: Hair Loss Basics--prp, progesterone, hair transplantation, finasteride

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
August 25, 2017

Answer: Alopecia

August 25, 2017

Answer: Alopecia

August 23, 2017

Answer: FINASTERIDE 0.5 mg three times weekly.

August 23, 2017

Answer: FINASTERIDE 0.5 mg three times weekly.

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Answer: Reducing the dose of finasteride

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