Important read regarding propecia!

[balding23]

Hey everyone, I've been surfing around this forum for a couple weeks now, finally decided to join. Anyway, I came across a very interesting read regarding different dosages of propecia and the effects on DHT levels.

http://www.physics.upenn.edu/faculty.../propeciafda2/

What I found pretty interesting was how taking even a 0.05 mg hit of propecia dropped scalp DHT levels down to the same level as higher dosages, but also reduced serum DHT by 50%. Looks like we need to find that balance between maximizing our serum DHT levels, and minimizing the scalp DHT levels. Also, I know there's another chart that's been going around with similar results....

Anyway, what are your guys' opinions on taking 0.05 mg, or even 0.125 mg propecia every couple days? Though propecia's half life is short, from what I've read, it still takes a while for the 5AD to regenerate in your body, and for serum DHT to return to normal.

[Jcm800]

I'm certainly a newbie to this, couldnt pass comment other than 0.05 every other day would be great in theory - if it garnered the same results as 1mg, very cost effective too. Better hear what the more experienced guy's on here have to say about it tho

[Spex]

In theory u only need .5 mg

[Jcm800]

In theory Spex, but in practice would taking 0.5 be worth taking daily for results?
Also, are any lifestyle changes recommended whilst on it? I'm not a heavy drinker at all, three pints per week, but I do smoke.

[balding23]

In theory u only need .5 mg

Hm.....0.2 mg is practically the same in terms of DHT inhibition as 1mg and 5 mg. Honestly, I feel that taking more than 0.2 is overkill. Sure you might get better cosmetic results, but the side effects of propecia are very real. But then again, it all depends on what the patient's goal is.

[Spex]

I think .5mg is potentially as effective. Knock smoking on the head definitely - for more reasons and more important ones than hair

[Jcm800]

I think .5mg is potentially as effective. Knock smoking on the head definitely - for more reasons and more important ones than hair

Wise word's, but a vicious circle - the more i shed, the more i panic and want a cig