Hey guys just wanted to contribute my personal experience with finasteride to the community. I've been taking 1mg of generic finasteride everyday for just over three years. I emailed my GP letting her know that I wanted to try it for hair loss. She ordered a psa test. After the results came back, she authorized the prescription. Shortly after starting the drug, I noticed a spike in testosterone. I loved it. I still feel great to this day. In the months shortly after starting, I began to see my hair thickening. I unfortunately don't have any before pics to compare. I feel the combination of finasteride and minoxidil definitely has thickened some of my hair and has stabilized my hair loss. I also experienced some regrowth, particularly in the crown. I have not noticed any negative side effects to this day.