I just saw this message ... don't come here too often. I started taking propecia jan 1st, 2012 ... but only took 0.25 mg for 1 month and 0.5 for another 5 months ... then upgrade to 1 mg. So far, 0 sides. My hair keeps shedding and falling out and feels much thinner overall ... supposedly this is quite normal for the first 6-8 months. Its been 9 months and I have yet to see positive results ... Fingers crossed they will come. Max visible results should be attained after 2 years. So if you start taking it, give it around 2 years before assessing results. Good luck! ... and one more thing, don't waste with the medications, you want to act as fast as you can to maintain that hair.