Propecia (Finasteride) "Transition" Theory

[Spex]

Propecia (Finasteride) "Transition" Theory

Disclaimer : I am not a Doctor. This is only my opinion based on experience. Take it or leave it.

However - A potential tip to help avoid initial side effects from taking Finasteride as i have suggested to several guys and it seems to have really helped them.

I made this "transition" suggestion to several guys who originally experienced sides and decided to stop the drug. They started up again on their own accord and used this simple idea and it worked, as no sides were experienced.

(Note: Side effects can occur initially anyway due to the body getting used to the new drug you are introducing to the system and these often calm down naturally over time.)

"Finasteride Transition"

1mg 1 x a week for 2 weeks
1mg 2 x a week for 2 weeks
1mg 3 x a week for 2 weeks
1mg 4 x a week for 2 weeks
1mg 5 x a week for 2 weeks
1mg 6 x a week for 2 weeks
1mg 7 x a week .......

Allow your body to adjust to the "new" drug and not get too overwhelmed initially. This way you can introduce the drug and potentially help avoid against the not uncommon early sides.

Best
Spex

[PatientlyWaiting]

Question, probably a stupid one:

Can Finasteride or minoxidil be cycled like let's creatine monohydrate? Where you take it every day for two months, then you stop using it for 1-2 months, and you get back on it? and it's basically a cycle you keep repeating. This is done basically for your body won't get immuned to the creatine.

I always wondered about that question. Like do you really have to take fin every single day, and if you miss a month you really miss out on a lot? I mean how weak can Fin be, doesn't supposedly last 14 days in your system? If 1 pill lasts 14 days, then why take it every single day?

[mattj]

It's occured to me too that for those who started to see Finasteride lose it's effectiveness, a break from the drug followed by starting it again might cause a renewed response to the drug. It's only a theory and one which I can't even claim to have tried myself as I haven't had any reason to. I would definitely try it though if my hairloss began to progress.

[UKresponder]

Propecia (Finasteride) "Transition" Theory

Disclaimer : I am not a Doctor. This is only my opinion based on experience. Take it or leave it.

However - A potential tip to help avoid initial side effects from taking Finasteride as i have suggested to several guys and it seems to have really helped them.

I made this "transition" suggestion to several guys who originally experienced sides and decided to stop the drug. They started up again on their own accord and used this simple idea and it worked, as no sides were experienced.

(Note: Side effects can occur initially anyway due to the body getting used to the new drug you are introducing to the system and these often calm down naturally over time.)

"Finasteride Transition"

1mg 1 x a week for 2 weeks
1mg 2 x a week for 2 weeks
1mg 3 x a week for 2 weeks
1mg 4 x a week for 2 weeks
1mg 5 x a week for 2 weeks
1mg 6 x a week for 2 weeks
1mg 7 x a week .......

Allow your body to adjust to the "new" drug and not get too overwhelmed initially. This way you can introduce the drug and potentially help avoid against the not uncommon early sides.

Best
Spex

This worked a treat for me, I had the sexual dysfunction side effect very strongly, shut my libido down completely, I was hesitant to get back on them, then after a consult with Spex and his method above I gave it a shot and could not believe the difference like ZERO sides and perfect libido. Worth tapering anything that is going to be long term into your system slowly

[Dr. Lindsey]

That is an option. As I've blogged before, I simply had the side effects on and off the entire year I was on it. So I quit. But 95% or more, have no trouble...so I'd likely just do it daily as recommended. And if side effects occur, then a modification can be entertained with your doctor.

Dr. Lindsey McLean VA

[Spex]

Thanks for your input doc.

[Spex]

Bump.

I have spoken of late to several guys who have tried this method or very similar and have reported positive feedback. They have introduced Finasteride gradually and now take it daily with no side effects whatsoever throughout.

Again i am not a Doctor but certainly worth considering if about to embark on Finasteride and have concerns over potential initial side effects

Best
Spex

[Spex]

Bump topic to help guys with transition help onto the meds.

[philippe]

@ spex,

i've been on quartered proscar tablets for one year now and def have sides--i can still get and maintain an erection but it is without a doubt less hard as it was before and the overall feeling in not quite there as it was prior to getting on the meds. my sides have not been so bad as to completely chase me away from finasteride, but it is certainly a concern. what would you recommend i try? every other day? or maybe wean myself off and then get back on gradually incresaing dosage? and if i do wean myself off how long should that process take?

thanks!

[Spex]

No hard and fast rule. I suppose minimising the dose can only help.
Best
Spex

[chrisis]

philippe is your dose 1.25mg then? If so you need to try to cut down to about 0.25mg, so buy some 1mg tablets and quarter them.

If you can't tolerate the drug at 0.25mg then you should discontinue because that's about as low as you can go.

[philippe]

hey chrisis--i have been actually cutting the 5mg proscar tablets into eight peices--this gives me roughly .60mg per daily dose. i have been doing this for a few months now and cannot say my sides are gone. i am thinking about taking .60mg every other day at this point.

i think if you can find the right dosage for your body's sensitivity level then you may be able to get the benefits and have no sides...but it is not an exact science getting there...just experimentation.

[Folly]

Nice post Spex,

Sorry to change the topic slightly, but i was wondering about doing a similar thing with Minoxidil to prevent an 'initial shed'. Do you think something like the routine below is overkill to prevent an initial shed ?

Month 1 - Apply minoxidil once a week
Month 2 - Apply minoxidil twice a week
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Month 7 - Applied once daily

Cheers.

[Spex]

I dont know if that would work, give it a go and let us know

[Folly]

Ok mate, will do. Cheers !!