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Generic propecia is here!!!


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Hey everyone I wanted to share that apparently generic propecia has hit the market. I was refilling my propecia when the pharmacist said that will be $10. I was like what?? It normally comes to like $200! He said that propecia is now generic. I was pretty happy about that but also a little concerned too. Would the generic brand be as effective as propecia even if it is deemed to be the same ingredients (1 mg finesteride)??? I guess it would but I am a little worried to mess with what has worked thus far.

 

Does anyone have any advice??? Thanks!!!!

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Hi Cap,

 

Yup, Propecia is officially generic in the US! The generic medication contains the same active ingredient (1 mg finasteride), and will be just as effective.

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any thoughts of what the loss of the .25 will do? it would be nice to not cut the pill but I wonder what the change in dose will do.

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i went to get my refill at the pharmacy and they gave me the generic version, it looks very similiar ,the pills are a little smaller then propecia pills, this is my second month taking the pills and im actually have some growth in my crown, nothing cosmetic yet ,but i can feel them,ive been on the foam since end of sept,

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Bmore,

 

Any physician can technically write a prescription. However, I think it would be worthwhile to visit a physician with some experience with hair loss and undergo a scalp evaluation and discussion about the medication.

 

Good luck!

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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.

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Bmore,

 

Any physician can technically write a prescription. However, I think it would be worthwhile to visit a physician with some experience with hair loss and undergo a scalp evaluation and discussion about the medication.

 

Good luck!

 

Last time I went to a hair specialist doctor he was a scumbag who sold me a useless lasercomb, can anyone recomend me a doctor who specialize in the hair regrowth field new baltimore?

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Last time I went to a hair specialist doctor he was a scumbag who sold me a useless lasercomb, can anyone recomend me a doctor who specialize in the hair regrowth field new baltimore?

 

Arhhh the lasercomb....some Docs highly recommend it, however i have never used it but have been close to buying one a few times. In fact i think a Doc posted on here in response to a thread recently praising the lasercomb:confused:

 

May work for others i guess.

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The generic version of finasteride where I am based (Indonesia) goes by the trading name "Prostacom". It costs the equivalent of $17.50USD for 10 pills. 40 days supply if quartered.

 

does anyone know if I am getting a good price?

 

has anyone here ever heard of Prostacom?

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