For people who have taken Propecia. PLEASE HELP. - Hair Problems Message Board

coolkid · 07-07-2006, 11:40 AM

Hey,

I am a 22 yo male and have been taking propecia for about 7 months now. However, my hair is still shedding...I was under the impression that hair loss should decrease/stop after about 6 months. Is this true for everyone or does it vary for people? Anyone currently on or have taken propecia that took a while to work? I am in desperate need of some info/help regarding this because Im worried that it won't work for me.

I would appreciate any responses.

Thanks.

coolkid · 07-11-2006, 01:38 PM

Anyone? There has to be some people here who are taking or have taken propecia...

liverock · 07-12-2006, 08:22 AM

I have heard that this can happen with some people using propecia.

Adidas0298 · 07-13-2006, 06:46 PM

I thought propecia came in 2 doses- 1mg and 5mg. If this is the case, perhaps you should make sure you are using 5mg.

liverock · 07-14-2006, 06:55 AM

Propecia is the trade name for finasteride and is only sold at the 1mg dose for treatment of male pattern baldness. Proscar is the trade name for finasteride sold at 5mg dosage for the treatment of prostate enlargement.

According to the manufacturers taking extra dosage other than 1mg will not improve results, but hair loss should stabilise after 6months.

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