1MG to 0.5mg fincar question.

[Dan55]

So I started taking 1mg fincar for around 2 weeks and stopped, got sides and got scared.

My sides were ball ache and low libido. I've since returned to normal(?) I know people say if you think about the sides you'll (think) get them. I'm not sure if I should have continued for a little longer.

Anyway my question is has anyone who experinced sides on 1MG and dropped to 0.5MG get a difference on sides?

I know some people will say I should count myself lucky getting out of it ok but my hairs falling out and I'm just watching

Any help on this would be great, thanks Dan

 

[Wuffer]

In terms of DHT reduction, 1.0 and 0.5mg per day will inhibit virtually the same amount of DHT. Some people swear lowing their doses cause less side effects, but I think these people are just experiencing the placebo effect.

Aching testicles, while not "normal" are a pretty regularly reported side effect. I had it when I started for 3 days straight, then it went away never to return. For the first couple weeks, I had increased libido, then a drop in libido, then it all leveled out and has been the same for the past year.

It's ultimately up to you if you want to try it again. I would recommend trying it and roughing it out for a month; the fact that you have gone off it and feel back to normal is a good sign.

You could also try a weaning technique to slowly introduce your body to the lower DHT: take 1 pill once a week for two weeks, then 1 pill twice a week for two weeks, then three times for two weeks, and so on until you are taking it 7 days a week. People have anecdotally reported that this helps a lot with initial side effects.

Good luck!

 

[WillNotLetItHappen]

Start with a lower dose. You can work your way up if you want. Took me a while (months) to adapt to it. Don't get scared, just ride the sides out. You'll be fine.