Finasteride break.

[bluenun]

I have been on Finasteride for over 18 months and want to take a break from taking Finpecia for a while, a couple of months or so.

Is this likely to cause me any problems?

Before I started taking it I had never had a shed and did not shed after taking it either. I had no bald patch but did feel my hair had got slightly thinner over the years.
I do feel that my hair thickened up slightly but I want to take a break but not if I could complicate things by doing so.

One reason for wanting to stop is because before I started I was in good physical shape and I am now lifting more weight and eating better but am not getting in the same condition as before.

I have read on a couple of boards about guys on Finpecia, with lowered DHT levels having the same problems.
What do you think about this?

 

[thiningattop]

Its possible that you may experience some thining a few months after your break. I guess it depends how long you decide to go off of finasteride.

If i were you, i would maybe lower my dosage. Maybe take it every other day, then every two days, kinda to help maintain what you have, and workout like crazy.

What do others think?

 

[Aplunk1]

I would advise against stopping Propecia. If you must, only stop it for less than 1 month. Otherwise, you'll probably lose your results.

 

[bluenun]

I would advise against stopping Propecia. If you must, only stop it for less than 1 month. Otherwise, you'll probably lose your results.

Do you think I would lose the results so fast?

 

[Aplunk1]

No, I don't think you would lose your results that fast, but it would probably mess up your next hair cycle. It's just better not to let finasteride leave your system.