Starting propecia this week- .5 mg/day wise decision?

[sportsfan12]

Hey guys,

Sick of losing my hair and I'm going to start finasteride this week- I am a little worrisome of sides as I'm only 25 but I know when I'm slick bald I'm going to completely regret at least not trying propecia. I'm just going to be mindful of sides and I feel that if I lower the dose, psychologically I will be in s much better state knowing I'm not taking the full dose but still helping my hair.

I've been using minoxidil for 2 years since thinning started- what are your guys thoughts on .5 mg/a day?

 

[Spanishlad]

Personally I would just take the recommended 1mg per day dose, but if you feel more comfortable psycologically taking 0.5 then fair enough. The results should be almost the same. Try not to worry about it, it really isnt a big deal.

 

[Take It Parise]

I would recommend easing into it as well. Take a 1mg pill once every 3 days for the first few weeks. Then move up to a pill every other day for a few weeks. Then eventually every day. Assuming you tolerate it well of course. I think doing it this way allows your body to slowly adjust instead of a sudden shock to the system by starting with a daily dose right away.

 

[sportsfan12]

I would recommend easing into it as well. Take a 1mg pill once every 3 days for the first few weeks. Then move up to a pill every other day for a few weeks. Then eventually every day. Assuming you tolerate it well of course. I think doing it this way allows your body to slowly adjust instead of a sudden shock to the system by starting with a daily dose right away.

That's what I figured- I was either thinking .5mg/day or 1mg every other day.