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HOW TO TAKE FINASTERIDE?
misterno replied to misterno's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
I understand the argument of same effect by either 1mg or 1.25 mg of finasteride. But the first month I was using 1mg Propecia with no problems and when I started finasteride heart murmur, erection and sleeplessness started. I am not making this up. For the last 1 week I am cutting the alredy cut finasteride pills by 2 and all problems went away. I know it is 5/8 of a pill maybe too small but I am happy with it. Do you think 5/8 of a pill daily is too small to have an effect? -
HOW TO TAKE FINASTERIDE?
misterno replied to misterno's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
I start to take Finasteride by cutting one 5mg pill into 4. But that was too much, I lost sleep and got erections in the middle of the night and heart murmur. So I am cutting the already cut pills to 2. I guess it will be 5mg divided by 8 but I have no other choice. I wish there was a way to cut the 5mg pill to 5. Any ideas? -
HOW TO TAKE FINASTERIDE?
misterno replied to misterno's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
It sounds like people don't mind taking overdosage of 1.25mg instead of 1mg Oh well, as long as it works fine with you guys I will do the same. I think the pill cutter does not cut into 5 pieces so I will cut to 4 pieces and overdose myself Maybe it will be better. -
HOW TO TAKE FINASTERIDE?
misterno replied to misterno's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
My questions are 1) My doctor told me that cutting the pills will yield different weights of finasteride. He said this is a drug that needs to be taken 1mg everyday. So did you see any effects of taking different miligrams on your body? 2) Why are you taking every other day instead of everyday? 3) Pill cutters that I found can only cut in 4 pieces not 5. Can your pill cutter cut in 5 pieces? -
How do you break up 5mg pills? I am planning to buy a pill crusher but dunno how to weigh 1mg? I did not want to buy a pill cutter cuz my doctor said pill cutters do not cut it to 1mg exactly. So how was your approach?
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HOW TO TAKE FINASTERIDE?
misterno replied to misterno's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
How do you break up 5mg pills? I am planning to buy a pill crusher but dunno how to weigh 1mg? I did not want to buy a pill cutter cuz my doctor said pill cutters do not cut it to 1mg exactly. So how was your approach? -
Misterno's falling hair - Update: 4500 Grafts with Dr. Arocha
misterno replied to misterno's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
I looked all the pictures but can not see one taken from top I will have the stitches taken out this Tuesday and I will tell them to take pictures again and post it here Thanks -
I had a HT on 05/17/08 by Dr Arocha in Houston. It was a megasession and I had 4500 grafts transferred. I am very happy with the result, smooth operation, friendly and easygoing staff, it was an all day surgery but did not feel like that way at all. Please comment on my pictures below and any questions as you may wish. http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/showthread.php?t=147085
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I have my HT done. It was a megasession done by Dr Arocha in Houston on 05/17/08 and a total of 4500 grafts. Please look at my pictures and comment as you like. It has been a week right now and Ijust finished taking Prednisone and takinh Propecia everyday. Propecia really effected me, dunno and how and where but certainly something has chenged in my body. Slowly I am getting used to it.
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I called my insurance company and they said 90 day supply for finistride will be $12.67 This is Blue Cross Blue Shield, wow that is cheap I am amazed
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DOES PROSCAR CREATE PRE-EXISTING CONDITION ?
misterno replied to misterno's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
How can I get proscar without prescription? I thought it was not possible. -
DOES PROSCAR CREATE PRE-EXISTING CONDITION ?
misterno replied to misterno's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
My price for proscar thru insurance is $12.95 for 30 days since I can cut it in 5 peieces, I can use it for 150 days. Unbelievable cheap Now for the insurance pre-existing condition situation, I talked to company's HR and they said pre-existing is not an issue in our plan. So I can use whatever I want. Also, my insurance does not apply discount for propecia so proscar is the only way to go. Edit: I just found out that Walmart charges $10 for 90 day fillings. woow that will make it cheaper, dunno if they carry Proscar though. -
DOES PROSCAR CREATE PRE-EXISTING CONDITION ?
misterno replied to misterno's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
What do you mean how the insurance company will know? They are the ones who will be paying for my Proscar bill. But I think I will go with proscar since most employer's insurance companies do not implement pre-existing condition. Any other comments? -
My doctor said take propecia and do not take proscar. He said insurance companies claim proscar as a prostate drug and if I have prostate problems in the future, they will claim it is a pre-existing condition because I took proscar before. So he recommentds propecia. I checked with the HR in my company and they said our insurance company does not implemetn pre-existing condition. But what if I change companies and the new insurance company says it. What do you guys think?
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DOES PROSCAR CREATE PRE-EXISTING CONDITION ?
misterno replied to misterno's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
My doctor said take propecia and do not take proscar. He said insurance companies claim proscar as a prostate drug and if I have prostate problems in the future, they will claim it is a pre-existing condition because I took proscar before. So he recommentds propecia. I checked with the HR in my company and they said our insurance company does not implemetn pre-existing condition. But what if I change companies and the new insurance company says it. What do you guys think? -
Yesterday I got the HT and I am over it now. Pheww what a relief. He gave me samples of Propecia and I am plannig to take it from now on. But I learned from this forum that Proscar is a cheaper alternative. Doctor said if I use proscar, your future insurance company will deny to cover prostate problems due to my proscar intake stating that I had taken proscar in the past(pre existing condition). Because proscar has the same ingredient that prostate drugs have. So he recommended me to take propecia instead. That way, in the future if prostate problem occurs insurance company can not cliam pre-existing condition. Is this true?
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Guys I DEFINITELY want to go head and get this HT done. And honestly money is not a concern. At this point I am trying to find the best doctor that can give me best results. At this point, Dr Hasson and Wong, Dr Shapiro and Dr Limmer are my options. Now, how would you distinguish between them? I mean just go to the websites and look at their previous clients and see how the results are? Wouldn't that be a little misleading since they would obviously post the best results they ever accomplished? So how do you determine what is best for you? What are the criterias to look? (except price) I am also concerned about people posting about these doctors located in Vancouver or Minnesota. I mean wouldn't you think good doctors will be located in larger metropolitan areas like NY or San Fransisco. It seems like there are more paid posters here than the people mentioned in their signatures
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Today, I received a call from Mike in Hasson And Wong. He says I need 3500-5000 grafts and they can do it in a month. The cost is $5/graft for the first 2000 and the rest is $3/graft Price includes airfare and 2 night hotel stay and %5 discount for cash/check payment. I am seriously considering this offer. Almost same price with Dr Limmer in San Antonio and Dr Arocho in Houston. What do you guys think?
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Misterno's falling hair - Update: 4500 Grafts with Dr. Arocha
misterno replied to misterno's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
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I just found Dr Shapiro's website http://www.drshapiroshairinstitute.com/ I am amazed with his reputation vs his price. $3/graft and for good quality of HT?? This is the cheapest ever I have seen. Any thoughts on his work? I will definitely fly to Florida if he is doing that quality work for this price. It is only 2 hrs flight from me. ------------------ Edited: Ok here is the correct Shapiro sorry for the mixed up. So the real one is in Minnesota http://www.shapiromedical.com/