The chopping of proscar into 4 tablets not safe?

[mrgiant]

Hi,

 

I was reading and doing research and found that...

 

Regrowth: Do you prescribe Proscar to your patients who want to get on Finasteride but want to save money by quartering Propecia pills?

 

Dr. Ziering: No, for two reasons: without the protective coating there is the risk of transcutaneous absorption and secondly when the pill is formulated the active ingredient is not evenly distributed throughout the pill. Dividing the pill in quarters does not mean proper dosing. For example, it is possible to be getting 4mg on day 1, 0 on day2 & 3 and then 1mg on day 4.

 

is this true info?

 

source: http://www.regrowth.com/hairlo...iering_interview.cfm

[mmhce]

without the protective coating there is the risk of transcutaneous absorption

 

True. But more as a contraindication for pregnant women.

 

when the pill is formulated the active ingredient is not evenly distributed throughout the pill.

 

Perhaps, but I seriously doubt it.

 

Dividing the pill in quarters does not mean proper dosing.

 

Only if you take finasteride, occassionally. But you are supposed to administer finasteride continously and consistently for the rest of you life. So there is a cumulative effect, that becomes apparent after 3 months for initiation.

 

For example, it is possible to be getting 4mg on day 1, 0 on day2 & 3 and then 1mg on day 4.

 

Don't get your mind twisted around numbers.

[notjustyet]

awesome reply... agree 100%