Is it Best To Take Finasteride In The Morning Or Before You Take Creatine?

[HenryD]

I read that Creatine has been shown to increase DHT levels in studies. I really don't take much supplement but a multivitamin, omega 3 and creatine. Creatine has been effective supplement for me, but until recently I really didn't know it increases DHT levels. I usually take finasteride in the morning, but since I take creatine usually after or before I workout. To be safe, would it be better to take finasteride with Creatine?
Thanks

 

[youngn]

I read that Creatine has been shown to increase DHT levels in studies. I really don't take much supplement but a multivitamin, omega 3 and creatine. Creatine has been effective supplement for me, but until recently I really didn't know it increases DHT levels. I usually take finasteride in the morning, but since I take creatine usually after or before I workout. To be safe, would it be better to take finasteride with Creatine?
Thanks

It doesn't matter. Finasteride basically destroys 5-alpha reductase for more than a week (http://books.google.com/books?id=v0...rogesterone 5ar &pg=PA401#v=onepage&q&f=false - page 400). If you're taking it everyday or even EOD then creatine is hardly going to effect you. If I'm not mistaken the studies on creatine and DHT were done on very active athletes for a long period, not just pre-workout. Your testosterone levels are the highest in early morning though (6am'ish) so if you want any reference point then use that.