Need help finasteride users

[Extremly bald]

Hi every one
I have sever diffuse thinning on the crown and receded hairline for almost 14 years, and recently even the sides start thinning.

I decided to start finasteride at least to maintain what I have.

I'm on finasteride exactly for 8 days,and I didn't get any sexual side effect at all..
erection,semen,orgasm,sex drive all are fine as before, no brain fog, anxiety.
the first day I have noticed lack of dreams while I'm sleeping ,and it didn't bother me, and I still got them.

a few days ago, I had to pee frequently, and I have a slight suprapubic pain, and that worried.

I'm on generic 5mg finasteride splitted to 4 ,every day dose, I don't use any other medication.
I'm thinking of quitting fin, should I quit?!
would this sides go away?

[AubreyMcClendon]

Try not to overthink it. I've been on fin for ~2 years and never had any issues other than 'ball ache' (which is innocuous) during the first few weeks which then subsided.

It takes months to see any results from fin, so try to remain patient and stick with it.

[Extremly bald]

Thank you for replaying, are you taking propecia 1mg, or generic finasteride 5mg, and which dose you take?

[robincurtz]

Never quit finasteride if you want to delay the process.

[AubreyMcClendon]

Thank you for replaying, are you taking propecia 1mg, or generic finasteride 5mg, and which dose you take?

Generic fin, 1mg, 3x a week.

Many endorse brand name over generic but I've had success with generic. My loss has stabilized with current regimen; I will up dose and frequency (and potentially switch to brand name) if that changes.

Try to stay off forums and stick with medication.

[Extremly bald]

Never quit finasteride if you want to delay the process.

I want to delay and maintain, I will keep that advice in mind.

[Extremly bald]

Generic fin, 1mg, 3x a week.

Many endorse brand name over generic but I've had success with generic. My loss has stabilized with current regimen; I will up dose and frequency (and potentially switch to brand name) if that changes.

Try to stay off forums and stick with medication.

brand name is expensive, but alot easier to control the dose.
I'm taking 1.25mg daily , should a go for a lower dose?

[AubreyMcClendon]

Everyone is different; there is no one-size-fits all dosage. For starters, you need to be on the drug for a few months so that you can assess its effectiveness.

[Extremly bald]

thank you, I think I shoud give it a month and see what is going to happen.

[k9gatton]

thank you, I think I shoud give it a month and see what is going to happen.

Staying on Finasteride is a good decision.

Since you are already on an anti DHT medication, you might want to consider regular strength Minoxidil to your daily routine. Expect one time shedding twelve to sixteen weeks, but it's only a one time thing.

[Extremly bald]

Staying on Finasteride is a good decision.

Since you are already on an anti DHT medication, you might want to consider regular strength Minoxidil to your daily routine. Expect one time shedding twelve to sixteen weeks, but it's only a one time thing.

before I got on fin I have been on minoxidil for two months, I really didn't notice any improvment and no shedding either.

I have an excessive sebum ,I think that's why I didn't see a result on minoxidil ,it seems that Nizoral is not working very well, I think the sebum keeps the drug on the surface and didn't get absorbed.

is there any thing could get rid of this sebum?..

[richter101]

The side effects you have don't connect. I'd continue, but it's always good to see a Doctor related to what else you're experiencing.

Just remember * it takes closer to a year for Finasteride to work it's magic. If you're this far suffering, I'd highly recommend a hair surgery.

Richter101 is a former patient of Dr. Parsa Mohebi

Born Oct ’89
Began Seeing Gradual Hair Loss Oct ’09
Began Seeing Gradual Hair Gain June ’15

My regimen includes:
HT #1 2200 (ARTAS- FUE) grafts at Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration in Los Angeles in 2016
Finasteride daily, since 2014
Rogaine experimenter from 2012- ’13 RIP

Planning HT #2 By End of This Year