Regular Member OneHairLeft Posted January 2, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2012 I have had my HT a bit over 30 days and have not take any finesteride or applied any rogaine, nor have I ever done done so in my life. The reason is that I do not take a lifetime comittment lightly and am having a bit of analysis paralysis regarding this matter. I am looking for the straight up truth about finesteride and some wisdom to help me decide what to do from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted January 2, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 2, 2012 Its fine....not that big of deal...if you are getting older, truth is, you will probably need it anyway for your prostate!HA Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted January 2, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 2, 2012 Like any drug you can experience side effects - but chances are you won't. It has worked well for me. I wish I started on it sooner. Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted January 2, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 2, 2012 I wish I would have stayed on it all through my 20s!! Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member irishsailor Posted January 2, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 2, 2012 Hi, i started on the meds 18 months before i had my Ht. I'm starting to see the full effects of being on the meds now and have had some regrowth as well as retaining what hair i already have. For me it was an easy decision to make, all my family are Norwood 6/7.I didnt see the point in having a HT if it didnt retain what i had because i would of carried on through to a Norwood 6/7 and would of continually had to chase my hair loss with more HT's. I think alot of it is down to how much hair you have and what yr family history is like for hair loss. If you have a family history of severe hair loss and you definatley want a HT then i strongly believe you have to at least try the meds to see if it helps in yr fight against stopping or reversing your hair loss. Just my humble opinion. Hair Transplant Dr Feller Oct 2011 Hair Transplant Dr Lorenzo June 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member OneHairLeft Posted January 3, 2012 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 3, 2012 I was told that it might not be a good idea to start finesteride immediately after a HT due to the possibility of causing the hair to rest longer thus increasing the time for the hair to start growing. Have you heard of this? Is it true? Should I hold off for a while or maybe try to get away without using it at all? I have had my HT a bit over 30 days and have not take any finesteride or applied any rogaine, nor have I ever done done so in my life. The reason is that I do not take a lifetime comittment lightly and am having a bit of analysis paralysis regarding this matter. I am looking for the straight up truth about finesteride and some wisdom to help me decide what to do from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted January 3, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 3, 2012 Definitley go with whatever your doctor told you. Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted January 3, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 3, 2012 OneHair, In my opinion, the decision to begin any medication regimen breaks down to two factors: one, the benefits of taking the drug; two, the potential side effects associated with the medication. Frankly, the benefits of continual finasteride/Propecia usage are well documented (and impressive), and the most recent objective data reveals reversible sexual side effects occurring at a rate somewhere between 0.7-3% of patients. With these facts, you should be able to weigh the severity of the side effects and the potential benefits and come to an informed decision. In my experience, it seems like most hair loss sufferers on our discussion boards believe the benefits greatly outweigh the potential "cons." Good luck! "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MrJobi Posted January 3, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 3, 2012 I have been taking Finasteride for over 10 years without any side effects. There are risks in everything: diet, lack of exercise, drinking alcohol and diet sodas. The challenge lies in attempting to stabilize hair loss so you can move forward consistently. I do not advocate "drugs" but it comes down to risk vs reward in my mind Take your pick! JOBI 1417 FUT - Dr. True 1476 FUT - Dr. True 2124 FUT - Dr. True 604 FUE - Dr. True My views are based on my personal experiences, research and objective observations. I am not a doctor. Total - 5621 FU's uncut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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