Curious_George

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Ok, update. I haven't had another Proscar pill since I stopped. And after I stopped, I had my libido back. Now, I am going to do another M-W-F next week and see how that goes. Will update on results of the 2nd pill.

At 18, I'd stick to just Rogaine alone. There are a couple of people here who have posted about how Propecia lost its initial effectiveness after a 6-7 year period. That for you would mean age of 25. Then, after that time, you have no other option other than surgery. Try Rogaine for a few years and see if that helps before you go on medication.

That's fair enough a criticism. It would all depend on how long the drug stays effective in the body, right?

A respected HT surgeon posted this here and it makes sense: for your first 7-8 years, you got hair growth from Propecia (in addition to hair loss prevention). So you were on the 'up curve'. Now, re-growth has stopped and you are seeing thinning again. So you are on the 'down curve'. If you stop Propecia, that down curve would become a downward slide. So what do you do - keep taking it. And maybe at 35, you can consider a HT.

Well, I'm 31 and I am currently NW IV, heading to V/VI. I'm fully functional but the sensation has deadened. It definitely has. 5 days is long for me and while before the urge was very strong, it wasn't there the same way lately. And like I said, the final moment wasn't all that "explosive" either. I also feel amazed that 1 pill would show this kind of effect but now I think I'll stay off for a couple of weeks and see what happens. And then go back on for another week. If it's all in my head, that's the best way to find out, yeah?

Yes, I was quoting you. Bill: I'd think the same way too - that this is liquid vs foam, the only difference being the delivery method.

I don't think this is entirely in his mind...it could be but just as well might be the side effects manifesting themselves. I posted in the Drugs forum as well - just 1 pill of Proscar over the past 8 days has lowered my libido. Usually, after a day or so after an encounter, I'm raring to go again. I have morning wood, even the slightest wind (so to say) will get me up....but over the past week, I just don't feel those physical sensations. I'm sure I'm not impotent but the intensity is gone. The scary thing is, this is after just ONE pill. I don't think I want to go on this for the rest of my life!

I'd like to think that this isn't just my head and unfounded fears but the physical reaction is definitely there: I started Proscar + Rogaine foam on June 6th (8 days ago). Till date, I have had 1 entire pill of Proscar. What I notice is: 1. No morning erection. 2. Compared to before, I am not excited as much. Whereas, prior to this first pill, I'd be 'up and about' within a 2-3 day period of an encounter. 3. The physical urge to have sex was always accompanied by this feeling of heaviness in the testicles - not there anymore. Now, I am seriously thinking of just staying with Rogaine foam.

I'd like to think that this isn't just my head and unfounded fears but the physical reaction is definitely there: I started Proscar + Rogaine foam on June 6th (8 days ago). Till date, I have had 1 entire pill of Proscar. What I notice is: 1. No morning erection. 2. Compared to before, I am not excited as much. Whereas, prior to this first pill, I'd be 'up and about' within a 2-3 day period of an encounter. 3. The physical urge to have sex was always accompanied by this feeling of heaviness in the testicles - not there anymore. Now, I am seriously thinking of just staying with Rogaine foam.

What's this I am reading about Rogaine foam being 'unproven', 'inconsistent' and causing hair shed which never comes back? Since June 10, I'm on Proscar (quarter tab MWF) and Rogaine Foam twice a day.

Hey, The smell is definitely there - but I'm also not sure if anyone else can smell it. I was at a crowed bar during the week with a co-worker; he didn't make any comments. I was also wearing a nice cologne....maybe that's why?

Guys, same here - I just started on Rogaine foam and it's not very greasy. The initial smell is definitely there...not sure if other people can smell it. But i do also wear a nice cologne when going out.

Well, if you cut up a Proscar pill into 4 bits, each piece is 1.25mg. If you have one of these pieces every 6 days, your daily dosage becomes 0.2mg (1.25/6 = 0.208) Did you try that?

You're a lucky SOB. How long did you say you've been on this regimen?