Propecia Half Dose

[StressedToTheBald]

Man,
The examiner story is pretty damning. I may stop taking the medicine as this is not the first time I have heard this same information and from other articles.The facts are I do have side effects and everyone I know taking the medicine has side effects. Propecia is effective in restoring hair as I used it years ago. I thought half a dose may be the answer for me. Merck had listed the side effects in their original clinical study as less than 2% of men taking the medicine experienced side effects and most reported these went away. I noticed that the original Propicia/Merck website has been pulled down. This I am sure is because of pending legal action. Oh well, hair is over rated

It became official now. Its very serious and its backed by 2 top university studies, one from Boston, the other from Washington. Both are casting new light, fully exposing the hazards of propecia. Dr. Traish and Dr. Irwig are talking about permanent ED, cancer, depression, and percentages of side effects presented by Dr. Irwig are outstandingly higher than ones presented by Merck ! And they say its just top of the iceberg. With all these new findings, its a completely new legal situation.. lawyers are preparing for first class lawsuits.. damaged patients will be pressing charges all over the place.. the ultimate insult coming from Merck, they've shut down their own website and put a small notice in the bottom - saying all damaged should report their complaints to FDA.. so much of taking the blame ! they know once the news starts rolling, everyone will find out and not only that they'll loose money because no one will buy propecia ever again, but they'll also have to pay damages and settlements to all those people whose lives are ruined as a result of propecia.

[Glawre]

Man,
The examiner story is pretty damning. I may stop taking the medicine as this is not the first time I have heard this same information and from other articles.The facts are I do have side effects and everyone I know taking the medicine has side effects. Propecia is effective in restoring hair as I used it years ago. I thought half a dose may be the answer for me. Merck had listed the side effects in their original clinical study as less than 2% of men taking the medicine experienced side effects and most reported these went away. I noticed that the original Propicia/Merck website has been pulled down. This I am sure is because of pending legal action. Oh well, hair is over rated

[bob13]

this forum is to depressing.
too much bad info,
it's just too much. Time to move on.

What good is trying to do something for yourself just to hear
your gonna get cancer or ED.

Nah this is not for me.

[Tracy C]

Well, that most recent study actually links propecia with cancer as well.

That recent study you keep cluster bombing this forum with was not a reliable study. At best the conclusion of that study is that more study is needed.

[StressedToTheBald]

Well you know that I never suffered from ED so it may be true for some but not for others.
Being older I didnt care about sex that much way before I started taking it.

You know I quit for 6 months because I heard about the cancer thing but Kobrun had the guy for the cancer institute say that propecia was good for cancer. That is why I started again.
Noone wants to lose their hair.

No one said everyone ends up badly. You had the luck to end up on the safe side, but as I remember You did quit for some side effects after all ?

Well, that most recent study actually links propecia with cancer as well. These doctors claiming so are US University professors, they have high end reputation, knowledge and experience. But its not up to me to convince You, I only say what I think and what has backing in scientific studies, but everyone has a right to choose for better or for worse if they can live with the risks and potential consequences.

I agree, no one wants to lose their hair. I wish there was a real and most importantly safe cure - then all of us would use it.

[bob13]

The point is that for many it does not work out and these people end messed up for life with no proper fix. I'm a guy who learned I shouldn't even start going down the propecia road, as the risks are very real and very serious.. That was the point of my post also, its top 2 US Universities studies, professors, MDs who know what they are talking about.. its now official, this drug is a health hazard.. I feel blessed that I never started using it, yes I preached against it, and turns out I was right all along..

And its not just that, if You've read the article theres doctors saying they've presribed this drug a lot.. but now, with these new findings - they say that if they knew how dangerous this drug was, they'd never prescribe it in the first place.

Well you know that I never suffered from ED so it may be true for some but not for others.
Being older I didnt care about sex that much way before I started taking it.

You know I quit for 6 months because I heard about the cancer thing but Kobrun had the guy for the cancer institute say that propecia was good for cancer. That is why I started again.
Noone wants to lose their hair.

[StressedToTheBald]

I dont know I guess if it's true it's for some people not all.

It's too late for me after taking it for 6 years at a reduced dose.

Stressed are you a guy who had sides and quit or what.
You are always preaching that propecia is bad?
Just wondering,

Read this
http://www.theonlineclinic.co.uk/news/Propecia.aspx

The point is that for many it does not work out and these people end messed up for life with no proper fix. I'm a guy who learned I shouldn't even start going down the propecia road, as the risks are very real and very serious.. That was the point of my post also, its top 2 US Universities studies, professors, MDs who know what they are talking about.. its now official, this drug is a health hazard.. I feel blessed that I never started using it, yes I preached against it, and turns out I was right all along..

And its not just that, if You've read the article theres doctors saying they've presribed this drug a lot.. but now, with these new findings - they say that if they knew how dangerous this drug was, they'd never prescribe it in the first place.

[bob13]

Its two top US Universities studies, professors and MDs talking..
Article is written by a professional journalist.
I don't get Your point.

I dont know I guess if it's true it's for some people not all.

It's too late for me after taking it for 6 years at a reduced dose.

Stressed are you a guy who had sides and quit or what.
You are always preaching that propecia is bad?
Just wondering,

Read this

http://www.theonlineclinic.co.uk/news/Propecia.aspx

[bob13]

Thanks Bob. Do you, or did you have side effects?

Gary

A few, sore testicles and a rash on my chest that comes and goes.
You thing below kind of seems like you just came out of a cold shower.

I don't think 1/2 dose is any different than a whole dose as far as sides.
Everyone is different.

[StressedToTheBald]

Man Who writes this stuff?

Its two top US Universities studies, professors and MDs talking..
Article is written by a professional journalist.
I don't get Your point.

[bob13]

With the latest new studies now gone public, I wouldn't even consider half dose.

http://www.examiner.com/courts-in-ba...#ixzz1mLgDjzw3

Man Who writes this stuff?
You need to get your psa checked regular.

[StressedToTheBald]

With the latest new studies now gone public, I wouldn't even consider half dose.

http://www.examiner.com/courts-in-baltimore/doctors-link-hair-growth-drug-to-sexual-dysfunction-depression-and-cancer#ixzz1mLgDjzw3

[Glawre]

Thanks Bob. Do you, or did you have side effects?

Gary

[bob13]

Ive been taking a half dose for 6 years , it works.

[Glawre]

Thanks to both of you for your comments. Here is what I know now. I was on Propecia about 8 years ago. I took it for about 6 months. There was a very noticable difference to the point of people asking me what I was doing to my hair, it looked great. I stoped taking Propecia however because of the side effects. Of course I began to thin again over the years. I am not bald just have thin hair. I started with a half dose on December 6 2012. I have the same side effects. It's too early to see any difference in my hair but I am sticking with it for a year. I have read that in some people side effects go away in time. With less medicine I am hoping to ride it out and see if the side effects go away.