Soul89 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Hi, I started using finasteride 1 mg per day earlier this week. However, it started giving me aching pains in my testicles right away. I used it for three straight days but decided last night to hold off to see if the pain would subside. It did a little bit, but it's still there. I'm not sure if I should get back on it, but if I do, can I use it every second day, and see if that's effective? Or is that just a waste of time? I've also heard about going on the MWF schedule, but I'm not sure what to do. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ontop Posted September 24, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted September 24, 2014 That seems rather fast for any SE to happen after just 3 straight days. Maybe your just over thinking this drug. I would consult your Dr & see what he has to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul89 Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 I don't have any sexual side effects. Just pain in my testicles, and I've read of people having that during the first week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KO Posted September 24, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted September 24, 2014 I think it is a good idea. Every other day is believed to be effective, Ideally you should be taking it every day, but if you feel sides, reducing the frequency/dosage is a good idea, as the enzyme 5AR2 stays inhibited for more than one day after taking fin. Just do what is comfortable for you. 3382 FUE Lupanzula http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/185463-3382-grafts-lupanzula.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul89 Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 I think I'm going to avoid taking it today, as the pain is still there a bit, then see how I feel tomorrow. I may start tomorrow on a EOD regimen. How do you guys feel about every two days, or am I wasting my time by that point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KO Posted September 25, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2014 Every two days is still > never 3382 FUE Lupanzula http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/185463-3382-grafts-lupanzula.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dannyos Posted October 3, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted October 3, 2014 Every two days is still > never agree people in the hairloss regimin area think its all or nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairweare Posted November 6, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 6, 2014 At .05mg/day DHT will still be inhibited 50-70%. Side effects may also subside over time. In your case I would stop it to see if there is a true relationship between your testicular pain and the med. If it subsides and reoccurs when you restart later then will know that it is an actual side effect. Reducing the dose and giving it some time may allow you to tolerate it long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Vpac Posted November 23, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted November 23, 2014 Definitely go with EOD. Or buy a pill splitter and go with 0.5mg EOD. Always start with the lowest dosage and go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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