Hey, have any of you had problems getting your doctor to prescribe Proscar? I went to my dermatologist a while back and he wouldn't prescribe it... he would only prescribe Propecia.

just look up other dermatologists in your area and find one that will prescribe it. That is what I did, as my doc would not prescribe it either. It took a number of calls, but I did find one eventually. Pain in the rear, but HUGE savings in cost.

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Why not ask you're HT doc for the proscar script?

Fadingfast,

I had the same problem with my local practioner. Technically, Proscar does not list hair loss as one of the conditions it treats. Therefore, she didn't feel comfortable prescribing it.

You may want to talk with one of our hair transplant doctors and as part of a long term hair restoration strategy, they may prescribe it.

Best wishes,

Bill

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ask the doctor to give you a prescription for finasteride 5 mg, with the instruction to take one quarter of the pill a day.

that way, he can say that he is not prescribing you Proscar.

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Thanks! I will call around and ask a couple dermatologists. I haven't yet decided on a HT doctor... I am going to schedule a consultation with Dr. Keller and Dr. Konior from Chicago. Do the doctors give prescriptions at consultations before a final decision has been made?

This is what you need to ask for. Proscar name is indicated for BPH--Propecia name is indicated for HL. Same drug but indications are via the strength. Some docs dont want to be flagged by plans as to given non-indicated drugs. Just as for generic name 5mg-- this should do it for you.
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I agree with the above posts. It is certainly worth making the additional calls to receive the Proscar.

I happen to live in Canada and was paying $70.00 a month for over a year for Propecia. When my prescription ran out I asked for Proscar indicating to my doctor it was the same thing. Now, I just have to pay the dispensing fee which is $5.00 and it will last me close to a year! Talk about saving a bundle of cash. It is going to pay for a nice portion of my HT now.

I'm not familiar with your area but like the guys said above, if you hunt around you can get it.

Good news. I called another dermatologist that I had gone to in the past and he knew exactly what I was talking about. He said it is no problem as long as I split the pills. I am going in tomorrow!

As for splitting the pills, how do you guys split it in fifths? Does anyone just split it in quarters?

You can go to your local pharmacy or sometimes in the health and beauty section of your grocery store and buy a cutter.

Most people typically cut it in fourths. I do that as well and actually skip the fifth day, so essentially in five days I am getting 5-mg.

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