Propecia Dosage

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Will Increase in Dosage of Propecia Hair Loss Medication Stop Miniaturization Process?

June 5th, 2007

Q: I have been using Propecia since it was released to the public in 1998 and have found it to work very well. Recently, its effectiveness has stopped and my hairs are miniaturizing again. I am going to increase the dosage to 1/2 a pill Proscar every day. How long will the increased dosage take [...]

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Is Pulsing or Cycling Hair Loss Medication Dosage Effective?

January 12th, 2007

Q: First off thank you for providing this Blog, it is extremely informative and gives people the opportunity to ask questions of one of the most knowledgeable hair transplant surgeons in the world. You are considered the consummate researcher in the field of hair loss, so I ask this question of you. It appears that [...]

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Can One Switch from Propecia Hair Loss Medication to Generic Proscar?

July 13th, 2006

Q: I am currently taking Propecia 1mg a day for hair loss and heard that Proscar 5mg now comes in a generic form. If I get that, how should I take it?
A: If you are currently taking Propecia 1mg a day, and want to switch to Proscar (Finasteride 5mg), you can either take Proscar 5mg, [...]

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Should One Increase Dose of Propecia if Hair Loss Continues During Treatment?

June 12th, 2006

Q: I recently turned 22 and have been on Propecia for about 2.5 years. The amount of hair that de-miniaturized with daily 1 mg peaked about a year ago and I have seen steady thinning since. I feel that I am too young for a hair transplant. My question is whether or not an increase [...]

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Can One Vary Dosage of Propecia Hair Loss Medication in Treatment of Hair Loss?

December 14th, 2005

Q: I am not yet ready for a hair transplant but am considering Propecia. What is your opinion on the “optimal dose”? I know Merck recommends 1 mg, but could I get away with taking less? Or would I get a better result by taking more (2-3 mgs)?
A: You may get away with 0.5 mg [...]

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