Changing Dosage: 5mg twice a week

[Resultsnottypical]

Had good sucess, but deciding to experiment, by taking a whole 5mg, on Monday and on Thursday.

Some will ask "why?" if it is working? I want to see how well it works if I simply take it whole, twice a week, versus cutting up 1/4th, etc. I have the "luxury" (for lack of a better word) to try, and perhaps my results will be as good and I can share them here with others, who may want to try simply taking two doses a week.

Anyone have any ideas/input as to whether or not it will work as well, or will cause some problems?

 

[-cj-]

I don't think you will benefit from this at all.

From what I've read, Finasteride is totally gone out of your body within 2 days of taking it. You have to keep the levels somewhat consistent to experience consistent results.

Not a good choice. That's like saying, I'm going to take a Tylenol on Monday and Thursday and expect not to have headaches the whole entire week.

 

[Weepy]

I agree with CJ. Two points come to mind. You had results on the regimine you are on. Why risk it?

 

[mogadon]

well if you do change your dosage, let it be on your head ! :freaked2:

 

[Britannia]

That is the most stupid thing Ive read on this forum to date. You risk sides, risk losing hair youve gained, risk losing even more hair. Taking 5mg twice a week will mean 5 out of 7 days DHT will be at normal levels in your body, meaning more than half of the time your follicles will be under attack. Did you know Finasteride is broken down by the body in less than 24 hours? Regardless of dosage.

 

[jeffsss]

i think they made it 1mg every day for a reason.

but hey, it's your body/hair. so it's up to you...

 

[Resultsnottypical]

Is it really the stupidest thing you have ever read on here? I've been on here for five years (yes, just over two with this log on) and I have heard a lot of more stupid things -

I realize it is broken down, but the DHT levels do not rise up within a few days, do they?

I am trying to experiment, and see what else could work, and share it with others. What's the problem with that? Others take it once a day, once every other day, at various dosages, etc.

Just trying to see if one 5mg, taken say, every Mon and Thur will do the trick.

It's all good !

 

[Adrian1]

I am trying to experiment, and see what else could work, and share it with others. What's the problem with that? Others take it once a day, once every other day, at various dosages, etc.

Just trying to see if one 5mg, taken say, every Mon and Thur will do the trick.

Not to sound like a broken record, but why? We certainly can't expect it to work better than taking 1mg per day. So if it's really just to avoid the hassle, I don't think it's worth it. I mean, taking five seconds to pop a pill before bedtime every night is hardly a hassle... I guess I just don't understand the experiment.

In any event, if it's worth it for you, good luck!

 

[Britannia]

I realize it is broken down, but the DHT levels do not rise up within a few days, do they?

Yes.

 

[Bryan]

It takes 1-2 weeks for serum DHT levels to slowly rise back to "normal" levels after the last dose of finasteride.

Bryan

 

[Private Ryan]

sure you can take 5mg and i sure it will help and is better than no treatment at all. but i doubt it is better than you take 1mg daily.