Propecia vs.Proscar

[ninjathen]

I have heard from some of the members here that Proscar is a good substitute for propecia.

 

If you notice the active ingredient in Propecia is the same as Proscar--finasteride..

Sounds easy enough,and I found out my medical coverage would take care of this...Now,hear is the problem..

 

I have went to a few Dermatologists and told them my intentions and none of them would write me a prescription.

I have checked on line and the companies I see require a prescription..I am tired of paying nearly 65 bucks a month for

propecia and that is what it works out with the 3 month supply..

 

Does anyone know any doctors in the tri-state area that would write a prescription for proscar for me? Any insight would be

most appreciated..I am located in Brooklyn N.Y.

[ninjathen]

I have heard from some of the members here that Proscar is a good substitute for propecia.

 

If you notice the active ingredient in Propecia is the same as Proscar--finasteride..

Sounds easy enough,and I found out my medical coverage would take care of this...Now,hear is the problem..

 

I have went to a few Dermatologists and told them my intentions and none of them would write me a prescription.

I have checked on line and the companies I see require a prescription..I am tired of paying nearly 65 bucks a month for

propecia and that is what it works out with the 3 month supply..

 

Does anyone know any doctors in the tri-state area that would write a prescription for proscar for me? Any insight would be

most appreciated..I am located in Brooklyn N.Y.

[Dewayne]

My family doc wrote me one last week, with 11 refills. That's over three years worth! Dr. Cooley recommended taking it in 1/3's, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Have you asked your family doc?

 

Screw those dermatologists. They think theres is the most important medicine of all I think.

My son has an appointment with one here tomorrow, after a two month waiting list.

[redkun9]

You should just ask your personal doctor - they should be able to hook you up. That's what mine did.

[TooThin]

ninjathen:

 

My family doctor set me up with Proscar. In fact, he was the one who told me to get the Proscar and an $8 pill cutter instead of the Propecia. I've been on Proscar now for five years with no problems. He gives me a script once a year for a 12-month supply.

 

TooThin

[Reptile]

I actually had the same problem with a doctor close to me, they all know it's the same freakin thing yet they hesitate, so I got mine from a HT surgeon when I went for a consultation. I got 6 refills so it should last me almost 2 years. This works out to around just over $10 a month as compared to Propecia ($70 per month).