I took the Propecia Plunge

[ThinningB420]

Two weeks in, no side effects to report of as of now. Keep in mind I don't intentionally ejaculate but my erections are normal.

[ThinningB420]

Thinning,

Any benefits gained from taking the drug will all be lost over a relatively short period of time once you stop taking Finasteride.

I know this. However, I'm not willing to risk birth defects to children, even if the studies say it is safe. For religious reasons I will be open to having children at any time during marriage so I really can't plan when to go off the meds when trying to conceive. For that reason, once I'm married I will stop taking finasteride.

[Spex]

Thinning,

Any benefits gained from taking the drug will all be lost over a relatively short period of time once you stop taking Finasteride.

Ktow,

I have told myself its too small a dose to get sides - therefore I won't get sides

The mind is a powerful tool.

[Ktownmatti]

I just started a couple weeks ago too. I started at a baby dose - .25 mg ed. I have told myself its too small a dose to get sides - therefore I won't get sides

[rdawg]

Good stuff man keep good track of the progress if any.

[ThinningB420]

I gave in after meeting with my dermatologist last week. After six months on minoxidil with more diffuse thinning than before I started the treatment I've decided to try finasteride. I picked up my prescription for $8 and cut my 30 5mg finasteride pills. I took the first one tonight. I will continue to take the drug for at least year and will have to drop it once I get married as my derm said I probably should not be on fin if I'm going to have a child. Therefore, after marriage I will have to be off the drug.

I will post my results as time goes on.