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Sorry to post this here, but was wondering - how do you delete posts that you don't want on the forum anymore? Thanks, amff

Hey Franz85 - I just started proscar (fin) 2 days ago after about a 2 year debate for fear of side effects. I started with 1.25mg (cut into 4) last 2 days. I cut them now into 0.675mg and will take this reduced amount everyday. My doctor said that having a smaller dose per day is a good way for your body to get used to it. Just my thoughts but good luck. Also - take advice on this site with a grain of salt - leverage experiences of those in the same boat as you but try not to read into things too much. There are some guys on here who will try to scare the hell out of you just look at everything with an open mind. Reach out anytime you have questions my friend. amff

I just started with 1.25mg but after reading and fearing side effects am going to reduce to 0.675 per day. Fin is cumulative so it should work either in smaller doses each day or every other day. amff

Hi - Just started proscar 1.25mg last two days and really nervous after reading certain comments on the forum. I have a lot of hair still but visible thinning in the crown. I take Minoxidil 5% 2x per day and have a healthy scalp regime with Nioxin and Nizoral plus take a Variety of supplements including saw palmetto, B, C, D vitamins, omega-3, and evening primose oil. Questions: 1. What are thoughts of moving to 0.625mg daily to minimize potential sexual, emotional, or other side effects vs. 1.25mg. 2. I have been taking 2 pills of Saw Palmetto nightly for the past year - will this interact, should I stop or can I continue? 3. Any good recommendations for Zinc amount and brand? Thanks! amff

Hi EpilepticSkeptic - Thanks for your note! You hit the nail on the head, I haven't experienced significant balding at this point - but do have thinning in the crown. Just so I am understanding your note clearly - are you saying you think I should continue with the Fin 1.25mg daily dosage in addition to my Minoxidil treatment or are you saying I am better to just let nature take it's course and go bald? I appreciate you taking the time to respond. amff

Hey Dutch - I just started yesterday and took the 5mg Proscar Pill - divided it in 4 to be 1.25mg and will take one per day. I don't think there is a huge difference between 1mg and 1.25mg, but am scared of some of the effects so thought I would ask around here. My main problem is a thinning crown so hoping it helps. How long have you been taking 1mg Finasteride for? amff

Hi Everyone - I am a 28 year old male who has never taken any medication in my life, and in good shape. I noticed crown hair thinning in 2008, and read a lot about Minoxidil and Finasteride, but took a while before starting either. I have been using Minoxidil 5% for 17 months - saw results, but then took a break last year and had extreme shedding so started back again for the past 7 months. After having an unfilled prescription finally started taking 1.25mg of Merck Proscar per day yesterday. I took so long to fill the script because I was terrified of the side effects. Hoping to hear people's realistic experiences with 1.25mg per day and the timeline of expected side effects if any. As well as the results you seen or problems you have experienced. Looking for honest and open responses. Thanks in advance! amff