1mg v 5mg Finasteride

[SE19]

Hello, I was previously on Finasteride 1mg for a year, think it may have just slowed down my balding. I then switched to Dut but am seeing too many side effects.

I was wondering if I would benefit from a higher dose of Finasteride, for example 5mg? would this be more effective than the 1mg I was previously taking?

many thanks

[Havok]

there's a possibility that it could help as there's been a study showing that it does help for some. you have to be patient with those meds because it can take a while to see the real benefit for some.

btw not sure why but i've been prescribed 1/3rd of 5mg finasteride/day by Dr. Bernstein so i guess it's different for everyone. he asked me about my weight well i'm 6'4" 245lbs so i guess body mass has something to do with it. i would talk to a reputable hair restoration doctor.

[Spex]

SE19,

See chart - increasing the amoutn will not really have any benefit - possibly tweak it upto 1.25mg however 5mg daily is OVERKILL in my honest opinion and you will more than likely experience no increased benefit yet run the risk of increased side effects.





Best
Spex

[SE19]

Thank you for your response, the graph was really helpful in answering my question.
I have since cut my dose on dut down to 0.5 every other day and the sides are wearing off. Would you recommend I now stay on dut?
Is there a good chance it could be more beneficial for me even when propecia was not?

Many thanks

[Dr. Glenn Charles]

I agree with first trying to alter the dosage before swithing the medication. Most would agree that you should give at least 6 months for medication to have a adaquate chance to work. Of course you wont wait that long to make a change in dose or medication if you are experiencing nasty side effects.