New to this and looking for some feedback / advice

[bawheid]

Hi, I am a new member and have used propecia on two separate occasions. Once for 3 days, then got side effects, basically numbness, couldn't feel my penis. I tried it again about one year later and whilst the side effects were not as bad, I still had numbness and lost my morning glory... The good thing was that after stopping taking the drug both times the side effects disappeared. The first time it took two weeks and the second time they disappeared within 5 days. So I am wondering if only taking half the dose, 0.5mg per day, would eliminate the side effects, but still give me some of the benefit of the 1mg dose. I would be interested to hear from other people about their experiences of taking 0.5mg per day instead of 1mg and whether they had any success with hair regrowth and reduced or no side effects, thanks...

[RobinSigismondi]

Almost all of our patients that have side effects while on Propecia resolve while staying on the medication. Usually within 30-60 days. It's often just an adjustment phase for your body.

On a personal note, my husband had some issues when he started it and took .5mg for a few months. He had no symptoms and after 90 days, he went to the full dose with no problems at all.

So, if it's okay with your doctor, it's worth trying.

[bawheid]

Thanks for the reply. I will give the 0.5mg a try and see how it goes, hopefully the side effects will disappear and I can then increase to the 1mg per day. My fear was that the side effects were still prevalent even after continuing with the treatment and also the risk that they could become permanent.

[Dr. Glenn Charles]

It is true that the side effects from Propecia often go away in 1-2 months if the patient continues taking medication. Unfortunetly, most patients panic when they think they are experiencing a side effect and immedietly discontinue taking the medication. I have a few patients that tried taking .5 mg daily and the side effects subsided. Some of these patients eventually were able to increase to 1 mg per day recommended dose.

[t-bone]

Hi, I am a new member and have used propecia on two separate occasions. Once for 3 days, then got side effects, basically numbness, couldn't feel my penis. I tried it again about one year later and whilst the side effects were not as bad, I still had numbness and lost my morning glory... The good thing was that after stopping taking the drug both times the side effects disappeared. The first time it took two weeks and the second time they disappeared within 5 days. So I am wondering if only taking half the dose, 0.5mg per day, would eliminate the side effects, but still give me some of the benefit of the 1mg dose. I would be interested to hear from other people about their experiences of taking 0.5mg per day instead of 1mg and whether they had any success with hair regrowth and reduced or no side effects, thanks...

alot of people have this result with propecia...I think in 20 yrs we will know what the longterm results of this drug and my suspicions are it wont be good!try beta sitosterol i have had very good results and no side effects i have tried everything.i take 2 350mg am and same p.m.wwwphysician formulas.com goodluck!

[Winston]

The herbal products can have the exact same sexual side effect or even worse then Propecia. It’s always a risk taking supplements that alter your hormones because they are not regulated.

[t-bone]

herbal products can be worse than synthetic pharmaceutical drugs???? ok...right ...

[Dr. Glenn Charles]

Can you post more detailed ionformation about Beta Sitosterol 350 mg? Is it only compounded by private pharmacies? What is the cost?

[t-bone]

beta sitosterol is a plant steral..just google.I buy mine online at www.physician formulas.com I take 2x350 mg am & pm..it works for me.it actually increases sex drive with me!

[Glawre]

I have been on 1mg of Propecia for 4 months. My sex drive has tanked. I know Propecia is very effective in stoping hair thinning so after reading some internet comments I decided to take .05mg. I understand it is 80% as effective as 1mg. Started the half dose 2 weeks ago. No improvement yet but have my fingers crossed.

[bawheid]

Hi Glawre, I was wondering if you had any success with the reduced propecia dosage? Did the 0.5mg improve the side effects

[Glawre]

Propecia .05mg

Good topic. I have been on the half dose for 8 months and have seen my hair get a little thicker. The is a study on the internet that claims the half dose reduces DHT by 83% or something like that. I just cut the pills in half. This greatly reduces the cost as well. As far as side effects there is a little of that but not as much as the full dose I had experienced. In fact I have for now decided to stay on Propecia. I can live with it. Let me know how the half dose effects you.

Thanks