I have been using aindeem finasteride for 6 months, should I switch to propecia? Is it better?(photos)

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I have been using aindeem finasteride for 6 months, I don't know if it's working and I think it's making my hair worse. Should I switch to propecia, is that better ?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Generic finasteride 1mg should have the same ingredient as brand name Propecia.  The difference is the name.If you believe your medication is counterfeit, then followup with your doctor.  There is no way to tell from a photo.

Ilker Apaydin, MD · Answer

Ingredient is Finasterid so no need to worry about the brand that much but of course I assume that it is not a fake product or so. To see the positive effects of Finasterid it may take 3 to 9 months.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Both of these are finasteride pills. There is no evidence that switching from finasteride from the Actavis company (called Aindeem) to finasteride from Merck (called Propecia) should make any difference whatsoever. Finasteride takes 6-9 months to see effects. If you're not sure if it's working you should have a thorough review and discussion with your physician ,

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