Two questions: one regarding rogaine foam/one regarding propecia

[ChristopherJ]

Hi there,

 

1. I've just ordered rogaine foam. I've read conflicting reports on whether taking it once per day rather than the recommended two times a day decreases the affectiveness of it.

 

 

Apparently is has a half life of 22 hours so taking it once a day should work just as well.

 

Tell me where I'm wrong...

 

 

2. I took propecia for over a year and started getting weaker erections/difficulty maintaining erections. If I were to cut my dosage in half, and/or take it once every two days, do you think that would decrease the chance of side effects? Anyone have any experience with this happening?

[orlhair1]

I have heard that using Rogaine once per day may work, but I use it twice per day. I would definitely try a lower dose of Fin. Many people take .5mg per day due to side effects at a full dose and it usually solves the problem with side effects. Also some people take the full dose every other day or 3 times per week for the same reason. So I would try it. I believe most HT doctors would agree with this approach.

[NEWHAIRPLEASE]

I use the foam 2X a day. Also I would certainly reduce my amount of finasteride, at least for a while..the sides will probably subside and you will eventually be able to go back up to the original dosage..