Description
How does Propecia work?
Propecia contains the active ingredient finasteride. Finasteride works by stopping the break down of testosterone and stops the loss of hair and often reverses the balding process by promoting re-growth. The hormone Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is naturally produced in all men but for unknown reason can affect the follicles on your scalp that is responsible for growing hair.
How do I take Propecia?
Taken daily with or without food you will be able to see an improvement in 3-6 month. Propecia comes in one, three, six and nine month quantities. Propecia is only effective while the prescription is being taken; within 6-12 months of stopping the prescription the hair maintained or gained is lost.
Propecia side effects
All medicines do have side effects associated with taking them however not everyone will suffer from them. Please speak to your doctor about possible side effects associated with taking Propecia.
How do I buy Propecia online?
First you need to obtain a valid prescription through an online consultation to purchase Propecia as it is a prescription medication. This is a free and short consultation from the privacy of your home. This replaces the face-to-face consult you would normally have with a doctor. Once you have been approved the medication will be sent out to you.
LOrina –
I started suffering from hair loss just recently. My doctor prescribed me this medicine. After 1 month of using it, my hair doesn’t fall any more. Until now I continue using it and there’s no other side effects. This medicine is so amazing!
Drugs.com Reviewed January 28, 2010
Anonymous –
After 1 month of using Propecia, I noticed a decrease in the loss of hair after a shower. Now in my 4th month of use, there is a notable difference in the thickness of my hair, and some growth noted!
Drugs.com Reviewed May 8, 2010
ArIckP –
At the tender age of 25, I noticed that my hair was beginning to thin. Not wanting to look like my dad or brother, I got a prescription for Propecia. So far, it’s been working. In fact, if I miss a dosage, I’ll notice little bits of my hair fall into my keyboard or the pages of a book I’m reading! Yes, this medication is expensive. My insurance won’t cover it at all. (Funny that they cover Viagra, though). The only side effect is that I do notice a slight decrease in my sex drive – but honestly that’s probably good. Keeps me out of trouble.
Drugs.com Reviewed May 11, 2011
Anonymous –
I have been using this medication for just over a year now. Hair has re-grown over my crown but the top and temple areas are still quite thin, have not re-grown and not responded in the same way. I guess these areas have not gotten any worse either. Certainly I don%u2019t notice hair in the shower or in my hair brush as much. On the sexual function side of things I have noticed a decrease performance wise, I guess there was always going to be a tradeoff. The main thing I think to watch out for is the effect the medication has on PSA levels and if you are already being monitored for this prior to starting Propecia it is worth bearing in mind and reminding your physician about the PSA lowering effect of Propecia.
Drugs.com Reviewed May 8, 2012
Longan –
When I turned 50, I went in for a physical. The doctor noticed my hair was thinning and recommended Propecia. That was 14 years ago and today I have a very full head of hair, especially for a 64 yo. Two issues, one it must be taken religiously. I take it at least 350+ times a year. Two, its not cheap. Generics are available on the internet. My brother was born 10 months before me. Physically, we are very similar. During our youth, our hair was almost identical. Today, he is balding, badly. Side affects. Shortly after I starting taking it, I DID have trouble getting an erection, but the problem went away after a number of weeks. I was thinking of quitting, but just wanted to give my body a little more time to adjust. And it did. No regrets
Drugs.com Reviewed February 17, 2017
Mey206 –
I have used for 2 years and I have a little bit less sexual activity but it helps me to be more active in my work. My hair is very much better and I have a little dizziness when getting up fast. Totally I am totally satisfied .
Drugs.com Reviewed September 7, 2017
INJAYEM –
I moved to the Philippines about a year ago, and 6 months ago found out the pharmacies sell it over the counter so I bought every box they had. For me I’ve had no side effects in the 6 months I’ve been using. Right now I can’t tell if it’s regrowing hair, but I can say with a 100% certainty that it’s all but stopped massive amounts of hair loss everyday. For that reason alone I give it high marks. I’ll give propecia a perfect score once I start seeing hair gain. I recommend.
Drugs.com Reviewed January 29, 2018
Nick –
I started taking Finastride about 6 months ago because of my thinning crown. After a few months I started seeing a difference, My hair looked thicker but my crown is still thin and I’m continuously trying to wave my hair over it. I hope further down the line my crown will get thicker, will stick to it and see how it goes.
Drugs.com Reviewed March 13, 2018
Stu –
Not only has my hair grown back but the dry hard skin on my feet has gone back to soft skin like I had before my 30’s! I think I have a slight increase in irritation and am a little less patient then before taking the medication however it is manageable for the results I am getting.
Drugs.com Reviewed March 23, 2018