1.25mg vs. 0.625mg Proscar Effectiveness and Minimized Side Effects

[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

Edited April 12, 2011 by amff