Is Propecia Safe To Use?

[Melvin- Admin]

Hey Guys,

This can be a bit of a controversial topic, but I get so many questions as to why I stopped using Propecia and whether it is safe to use, well the fact is that yes for the majority of men it is safe to use, but that doesn't mean that it is side effect free. At the end of the day, it is a personal choice whether to use Propecia, just like it's a personal choice to have surgery. What do you guys think?

Is Propecia Safe To Use?

[LaserCap]

I agree.  It seems it gets more controversial by the day.  Add the internet to the mix.......What haven't I read....Propecia grows a third arm, etc.  I now been on it for more than 20 years.  Understanding that there is more testosterone under the medication, I take it thinking I am going to be better off.  So I do think there is a mental aspect to this.  If I give someone an m&m and tell then they are going to have a side effect, guess what?, they probably will.

Have I seen side effect with the med?  Sure.  But I can count them with my hand and I've been in the industry for 20 years.

I had the opportunity to assist the ISHRS in Las Vegas last year and more negative info came up on Propecia.  Like it always happens, in the near future, another report will come out negating all that was reported previously.  Does this deter me from taking the med? NO.  I will continue using it for the rest of my life.  I value all the retention I have experienced.  

My approach has always been...use it for 2 weeks.  If you do not experience a side effect it is unlikely you ever will.  And if you do get started, continue and don't stop.  You are making a commitment to stay on the med.

Say you use for 10 years.  Always retained.  You may have even enhanced some of the native hair.  You stop.  You will then lose all that you would have lost.  So, it is in your best interest to stay on the medication if you decide to move forward with it.  

Cost...The best cost I've seen so far is $14 for a 3 month supply through Costco online.  No insurance needed.  This is a cash price.

Many take the 5 mg pill and split.  The issue I have with that is that the pill is difficult to quarter.  And, not every day you may be getting the same percentage of the medication.  If you have to...OK.  Better than not doing anything.

If you do decide on medical therapy, you might as well consider adding the others as there is syngergism when used simultaneously.

 

[Melvin- Admin]

Good points Laser Cap

[hairlossPA]

I’ve had signifficant improvement with my hair (specifically in my crown) after taking finasteride for only 4 months now. It was the best decision I’ve made in a long time and only wish I hopped on it sooner. Until something extremely alarming comes out from scientific studies, I will continue taking it.