Finasteride didn't work for you? So, did DUT?

[jamesst11]

Good question. The short answer is, who really knows? The extent of research that's been done on finasteride, a drug taken by MILLIONS, is nothing short of disappointing. Could it be TE? Absolutely. Look up some of the things that can cause TE and you will see that several of them cause far less physiological trauma than altering your hormones. Then google "Propecia caused telogen effluvium" and you will get plenty of hits. let me now reinforce the fact that I am not fear mongering here. I still think finasteride is an awesome medication, because it has helped so many people. We are trying to figure out our "rare" and horrible situation.

Like I said. My experience on fin is so strikingly similar to my two experiences with TE that it's impossible to dismiss. Also remember that my derm said it is charactaristic of TE. The question for me is - if you get TE from finasteride upon initial usage, will it continue if you continue to use it?? I have not found an answer to this. For all we know, it may not. and AFTER the TE concludes, fin might start showing drastic benefits. I am just too damn frustrated and depressed to find out. RU and minox it is.