Is a 1/4 Proscar less effective than Propecia

[JohnJohnB]

I have been on Propecia for 9 years and It worked wonders. However I recently switched to 1/4 pills of 5mg Proscar to save money. I may be paranoid but in the last year that I have been using Proscar I feel like my hair line is starting to recede again. I can't be sure but I just wanted to ask if there is any evidence out there of 1.25mg of Proscar being less effective than 1mg of Propecia?

[TakingThePlunge]

JohnJohnB,

 

As long as you are purchasing legitimate Proscar, the effect should be equal to that of Propecia.

[JohnJohnB]

JohnJohnB,

 

As long as you are purchasing legitimate Proscar, the effect should be equal to that of Propecia.

 

TakingThePlunge

 

What are the chances I bought illegitimate Proscar? My first batch was from a Duane Reade pharmacy in New York City but my second was from a clinic in Thailand. Although it was an international clinic with a high reputation maybe they gave me fake stuff?

 

On the other hand maybe its efficacy is just wearing off a bit after 9 years.

[HARIRI]

Im not dealing with Finastride because of sexual side effects on me. But I would say that 1/4 of Proscar is more powerful of Propecia. 1/4 Proscar has 1.25 mg of Finastride while Propecia only 1mg.