Oral Finasteride Dosing and Timeframe of Medication

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  • Today I will discuss about oral finasteride, the right dosing and timeframe of medication.
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  • @W82866
    @W82866 Рік тому +34

    Have tried this and as much as I respect these two great doctors my regrowth was way better when switched to 1mg a day after 6 months 😊

    • @arsalmash2812
      @arsalmash2812 Рік тому +3

      How is it going now? How long have you been on Fin. I just started this week 1mg/day. 😊

    • @W82866
      @W82866 Рік тому +4

      @@arsalmash2812 two years. Hair loss still stable and some thickening of thinning areas 😊

    • @hadhad129
      @hadhad129 Рік тому +3

      Yeah even adding dutasteride is what made the difference now I'm on dutasteride Finnastride alternative days

    • @W82866
      @W82866 Рік тому +2

      @@hadhad129 nice one hope that continues for you 😊 had a hair transplant in 2021 so jumped on it soon after that.

    • @hadhad129
      @hadhad129 Рік тому

      @wam8290 had to add minoxidil top to see enough difference my hair is chest height but I see LOTS of short hairs shedding still 1 inch. No Transplant but I was like NW3V almost diffuse hoping I'll maybe get solid NW2 or 1.5 then fill in a minor Transplant in a few years

  • @niemamnicku1359
    @niemamnicku1359 Рік тому +14

    Thanks for this and previous video which give me confidence to start my journey. I have no problems at all with this medication and it works.

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 11 місяців тому +2

      It's because you have become disconnected that's why you feel you have no problems

    • @jonasjorgensen8759
      @jonasjorgensen8759 5 місяців тому

      ​@@OptimizingSpirithahaha😂

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому

      administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status
      How's that for feeling confident in your journey? It's not a matter of IF it's a matter of WHEN, it happens. Your journey will have MUCH LESS CONFIDENCE I can absolutely guarantee you this. Best to you

    • @niemamnicku1359
      @niemamnicku1359 5 місяців тому

      @@OptimizingSpirit Just go back to your mental health clinic.
      That's all. Why you just can't write it in one sentence?

  • @ZaiKoo90
    @ZaiKoo90 Рік тому +32

    A dutasteride version would be really appreciated :)

    • @a..m9459
      @a..m9459 Рік тому +3

      that would be 1.5 mlg per week since dutastride is way more potent

    • @rishavkarmakar4339
      @rishavkarmakar4339 Рік тому

      ​​@@a..m9459 are you sure about taking dutasteride 0.5mg 3 times per week is potent to block dht and regrow hair?

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому

      administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status

  • @mauriciogomez3477
    @mauriciogomez3477 Рік тому +3

    Cheers legend....real talk and real information.

  • @Mercurial_Phantom
    @Mercurial_Phantom Рік тому +27

    How do you know if you need to switch to Dutasteride?

    • @RuberSocks
      @RuberSocks Рік тому +1

      Every Finasteride trial shows maximum effects after 2 years. People will usually see most of the effects within the first year. So compare your before/after progress after 1-2 years and see if it's working for you by then.

    • @PavelowB99
      @PavelowB99 Рік тому

      your hair might be gone waiting 1-2 years; I know of some people that take fin 6 times a week and dut once since it has such a long half life, that might be a way to ease into it if you see zero progress within 6 months or so on fin only

    • @Mercurial_Phantom
      @Mercurial_Phantom Рік тому

      @@PavelowB99 I'm on fin for 7 1/2 months and not sure if it's getting better or worse

    • @RAHULMaurya-pn8ro
      @RAHULMaurya-pn8ro 10 місяців тому

      @@Mercurial_Phantom how it is now

    • @icarus2k
      @icarus2k 8 місяців тому

      ​@@Mercurial_PhantomShould have taken progress pics

  • @usamahameed62
    @usamahameed62 Рік тому +5

    Plz make one on sebrohic dermititus

  • @8214jon
    @8214jon Рік тому +6

    Can you do a video on topical minoxidil non responders and if oral minoxidil is a better option for them and the science behind it.

  • @Xxxsniperxx1
    @Xxxsniperxx1 Рік тому +9

    Started taking .5mg of fin (M/W/F) 3 weeks ago since it blocks almost the same amount of DHT as 1mg. Zero sides. If I don't notice any real improvement, I'll try 1mg 3x per week.

    • @futurebreedmachine9302
      @futurebreedmachine9302 Рік тому +2

      0.5 mg is enough

    • @Xxxsniperxx1
      @Xxxsniperxx1 Рік тому

      @@futurebreedmachine9302 Do you also take it 3x/W? If so, how long?

    • @manuelguyot9106
      @manuelguyot9106 Рік тому +7

      3 weeks is nothing. I began to see a minor improvement after 6 months. Im on my 8th month now and it keeps improving. 3 weeks is a very short period, be patient and consistent and results will come.

    • @futurebreedmachine9302
      @futurebreedmachine9302 Рік тому

      @@manuelguyot9106 did you face any shedding first ?

    • @ScientistMoracle
      @ScientistMoracle 10 місяців тому +1

      Any updates

  • @giorgikuprava1055
    @giorgikuprava1055 Рік тому +1

    KEK, I'm taking 2.5mg Dutasteride at the age of 20, seeing great results, no sides. :)

  • @jemagcf
    @jemagcf Рік тому +3

    Thank you very much for all the great material you are creating and sharing. I wonder if you have any experiences from the company Hairguard´s product "Growband" (a "fully automated scalp massager that boosts blood flow throughout the scalp")? Does it work?

  • @The_Voice_of_Reason748
    @The_Voice_of_Reason748 Рік тому +2

    Yeah but generally speaking dosage is prescribed 1mg every day

  • @user-EinsteinSarge
    @user-EinsteinSarge Рік тому +13

    Is 3 days a week recommended for all men (vs daily)? I had heard that since I lift weights regularly, mountain bike etc. that I need to take it daily to be effective against the increase in testosterone caused by the workouts. I'd happily take it just 3 days a week if that would be as effective. Please advise.

    • @PavelowB99
      @PavelowB99 Рік тому +4

      0.5 mg daily is effectively the same weekly dosage

    • @ryangray600
      @ryangray600 Рік тому +4

      Not how it works finasteride blocks the enzyme. The amount of test you have doesn’t matter as you have a certain amount of enzymes.

  • @terminator7619
    @terminator7619 Рік тому +1

    Please add switching to Dutasteride to this, as many people find finasteride doesn't work well enough and need to upgrade to Dutasteride.

  • @OptimizingSpirit
    @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому +1

    administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status
    Doc are you on finasteride because you have gyno and that's a side effect.

  • @mikeross111
    @mikeross111 Рік тому +9

    I've taken .5 mg fin, foam min, ketoconazole, and dermaroll 1x week for 3 years. I've seen really nice results. My temples and front hairline have thickened up. My crown is better but I still have a very small bald spot. I might've waited too long, not sure..
    I've had very minor sexual side effects... I still can get an erection, morning wood etc. I'm just not all horned up anymore. Sex is hardly on my mind...

    • @Northdallasguy00
      @Northdallasguy00 Рік тому +7

      The lack of sex interest could be related to anything, age, diet, exercise, do you have enough vitamins, or could be the medicine

    • @ryangray600
      @ryangray600 Рік тому

      Do you watch porn? That kills sex drive

    • @Ben-ld1qi
      @Ben-ld1qi Рік тому

      @@Northdallasguy00 Regarding the lower sex drive I tried to think of every reason besides Fin. Eventually I bit the bullet and quit Fin for over a month, libido rose up, better sustainable erection quality, and it just felt more enjoyable. Since I'm at a point of hardly having any hair to lose I tested getting off of Fin and going back about 3 times and each time I had experienced a similar result.
      Oh and I tried quite a few supplements, and I am a very fit and active person, yada yada.. none of it seemed to have helped as much as simply getting off of Fin.
      Funnily enough I smoked some of the cheapest weed on my birthday recently and that actually made my libido go very high for a few hours even while on Fin, lol. Other than that I don't smoke and very rarely do weed.

    • @balerionblck
      @balerionblck Рік тому

      Hey could you please tell me one thing?
      Is is necessary to take liver function test during finsateride?

    • @mikeross111
      @mikeross111 Рік тому

      @@balerionblck If you're worried about your liver take TUDCA. That will keep your liver flush for sure. My liver is fine according to my blood labs. I don't drink alcohol though...

  • @Michi1070
    @Michi1070 2 місяці тому +1

    At what Time of the day should we take the pill or is it irrelevant?

  • @Abhay_._
    @Abhay_._ 21 день тому +1

    Doc I’m using finasteride for almost 2yrs. Prev year it showed good results as my hair was thinning in crown area & it almost covered that part but since 2-3 months the hair growth is less & it almost came back to stage where my crown is looking little bald. Any tips for that? How can I regain the grwoth phase? & manage these situations in future?

  • @gavinblack
    @gavinblack Рік тому +2

    What about dosing for oral minoxidil? If taking 2.5mg pills, would I want to take 1 per day, or would 3 days a week work like it does with finasteride?

  • @AmranKhan
    @AmranKhan Рік тому +3

    If we go from 1mg 3 times a week to 1mg daily, would that result in saving more hair? Would it have a far greater effect? Even tho 3mg a week is working, will 7mg a week just result in just better results?

    • @EazbirAkash
      @EazbirAkash 8 місяців тому +1

      I would like to know this too.

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому

      administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status

  • @minioncost3877
    @minioncost3877 Рік тому +4

    Does the same apply for using 2.5 mg monday wednesday friday as opposed to cutting 5mg into quarters and taking 1.25 every day?

    • @FPL_Habesha
      @FPL_Habesha 5 місяців тому +1

      Anything more than 1mg is a waste.

  • @raphaelfernandes5195
    @raphaelfernandes5195 Рік тому +2

    Talk about fin/dut and the increase of TESTOSTERONE, and if this T can cause hariloss!! I'm taking this drugs since 2020, doubled my T and hari still falling and thinning

    • @hbdpv
      @hbdpv Рік тому

      Serum testosterone levels do not directly affect the scalp. It is the converted testosterone to DHT that affects the scalp hairs. Finasteride partially blocks that conversion. Because of that blocking testosterone gets higher in the system, usually along with estrogen. But that is serum testosterone. Not even free...could be bound to SHBG.

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому

      administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status

  • @cricket4you330
    @cricket4you330 Рік тому +4

    Hi Doctor thanks for the video, i would like to know whats the major role of DHT in adult mens?

  • @fitnesshub2394
    @fitnesshub2394 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm simple words -
    Either u can take
    0.5mg daily
    Or
    1 mg alternate days

  • @Chilicharger665
    @Chilicharger665 Рік тому +2

    I always have heard the 5mg tablets called Proscar. However, the one I was prescribed is called Camber. Is this different? Does anyone else take Camber?

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому

      administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status

  • @claudiobernardi18
    @claudiobernardi18 Рік тому +3

    finasteride half life is 8 hours in plasma and 3 weeks in tissue...but the important thing is to lower DHT in tissue not plasma...right? so could 0.25mg or 0.50mg two or three times a week also be considered?

    • @christos8225
      @christos8225 8 місяців тому

      That's a great question. Did you find any answers?

    • @whyisgamora4191
      @whyisgamora4191 8 місяців тому +3

      @@christos8225 Yes, low doses (0.25/0.5mg) 3-4x a week will also work as it will build up the same (but slower, and less total DHT reduction), but it's maybe/probably not ideal for aggressive hair loss.

  • @balerionblck
    @balerionblck Рік тому +3

    Is it important to check liver functioning test during finasteride?
    Pls do reply..

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому

      administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status
      The lover is your least concern when you have all this to deal with.

  • @mohamed_osama_123
    @mohamed_osama_123 6 місяців тому +1

    hey Doc can we take 0.5 mg on alternative days ????

    • @Rehan_____
      @Rehan_____ 6 місяців тому

      I have been taking 0.5 mg every other day

  • @dfygoh3215
    @dfygoh3215 10 місяців тому

    Not so sure you can skip a day i tried that, I was taking 2 1/2mg every other day because my pills were 5mg cutting them in half and then after 3 months my hair started to fall out

  • @Marcelito428
    @Marcelito428 Рік тому +1

    Hi Dr i live in country where the 1mg option is not available , only proscar 5mg finasteride is available here , so i would like to know if the proscar consistency is the same as propecia just in a bigger dose and should i cut 5mg tablets? thank u for your answer

  • @darthbr5463
    @darthbr5463 Рік тому +2

    I would like to know about herbal remedies that increase testosterone, such as maca and tribulus. Could they be used to combat the side effects of finasteride/dutasteride without increasing hair loss?

    • @EazbirAkash
      @EazbirAkash 8 місяців тому

      I am trying with saw palmetto and can say that all good so far.

  • @fatalradius
    @fatalradius Рік тому +3

    Question, I love your approach on 1mg/3x a week. However, what would you normally suggest when a patient is getting side effects even on that dosage? Do you lower the dosage on that method too?

    • @sarahbe2271
      @sarahbe2271 Рік тому +2

      i dont think you can have side effect with 3 mg a week the probability of getting them is less than 1%

    • @fatalradius
      @fatalradius Рік тому +2

      @@sarahbe2271 False! I had them, and I'm on 3mg a week. I still take it since the results are amazing, but trying to figure out dosage. Finasteride builds up in the system over time, and eventually you'll reach a DHT inhibition cap of 68-70% over time.

    • @leocheng9428
      @leocheng9428 Рік тому

      @@fatalradius I heard that some keep taking for longer time and eventually the side effect is gone, its worth a try since the body might adapt to it, i would say maybe six months.after 6 months, if the side effect still there, then maybe u want to stop it or stay on it longer, up to you

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 11 місяців тому

      It doesn't matter, when you get side effects in which everyone will they do NOT go away and never will. There is no cure for this when you have used finasteride.

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому

      administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status

  • @David001-u2p
    @David001-u2p 5 місяців тому

    Hello sir, i found you very rational and i thing you would surely reply rationaly , my question is does finasteride cause any type of cancer or it may cause our cells to function abnormally and v may develope cancer?? Does this drug contain any possible carcinogens in it ?? Looking forward to ur response ❤

  • @Risheei
    @Risheei Рік тому +1

    Thank you sir.

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому +1

      administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status

    • @Risheei
      @Risheei 5 місяців тому

      @@OptimizingSpirit thanks

  • @xxbeastxx9671
    @xxbeastxx9671 Рік тому +2

    How do I know if I need to increase the dosage from 3mg to 7mg per week?

    • @direfranchement
      @direfranchement Рік тому

      How long have you been taking it? You shouldn’t expect to see any improvement before 6 months.

    • @xxbeastxx9671
      @xxbeastxx9671 Рік тому

      @@direfranchement hello thanks for your reply. I have been taking finasteride since November. My hair is very dense and I have more follicles than most people, I am losing around 170 hairs per day and this is the same number before starting finasteride. So I am not sure if I am losing hair due to male pattern baldness or it is just my normal shedding at 170 hairs. The reason I started finasteride was for prevention since my father has lost a fair amount of hair. What I find confusing is wether the hairs that I am losing are from mpb or just normal hair fall and I am not sure how will I know

    • @direfranchement
      @direfranchement Рік тому

      @@xxbeastxx9671 There is a video on this channel discussing why taking the finasteride 3x/week is effective. Are you also using minoxidil? They work better together.

  • @ShadowJ20
    @ShadowJ20 Рік тому +2

    So it's not necessary to take it everyday?

    • @Zogixaas09
      @Zogixaas09 Рік тому +5

      No it won't have any noticable effect if you take it more than 3x a week. It only says so on the leaflet that comes with the tablets because that's how it was tested on men before the drug was approved.

    • @niemamnicku1359
      @niemamnicku1359 Рік тому +1

      It's not. They had similar video, which convinced me to start and I'm perfectly fine. Even if you miss your dose it isn't the problem

  • @ryanzout6562
    @ryanzout6562 11 місяців тому

    hi doc i have a question about finasteride and the beliefs of causing high degrees of prostate cancer/ causing high threat types of prostate cancer very curious what you have found on this

  • @shushumna
    @shushumna Рік тому +1

    Here’s a question Docs..
    And what point do we throw in the towel for Minoxidil and Finasteride? 1 year??

    • @hmdwn
      @hmdwn Рік тому +4

      when you look like Kojak

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому

      administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status
      You don't start in the first place

  • @999yuiop
    @999yuiop Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for this video. I was wondering if you could maybe tell me what the best dosage is for topical finasteride? I got side effects from oral finasteride and I still get some sides from topical. The most I can tolerate is once a week. Is that fine to suppress DHT?

    • @Afzaf
      @Afzaf Рік тому

      what kind of side effects did you get

    • @youssefzaki6865
      @youssefzaki6865 Рік тому

      if you have side effects just go to the gym

    • @adeebaljehani4594
      @adeebaljehani4594 8 місяців тому

      ⁠@@youssefzaki6865why ?

  • @edmonhr
    @edmonhr Рік тому +2

    Is 1mg daily too much?

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому

      administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status
      It's enough to make you more feminine and have permanent detrimental neurological side effects

  • @thomasd1076
    @thomasd1076 9 місяців тому +2

    Question to the public: i have been taking 1 mg every day for about 3 - 4 years now. I for sure notice decreases in libido and some ED. My hair has not gotten any worse in that time , and possibly has gotten better. But i personally feel it can cause a bit of depression considering you have little drive to seek out a partner then if you do you have the paranoia of not everything working when the time comes.
    Has anyone else experienced the same feelings? I dont necessarily want to stop taking it because im single and would like to keep my hair but the double edge sword to this is really a problem. Wondering if i should take a few months off and or change my dosing/schedule.

    • @christos8225
      @christos8225 8 місяців тому

      Please, tell us more about youself.
      How old are you?
      Also, can you do hormnal test, to see your results? If you have high or low testosterone levels.

    • @AbdelbarrMalki
      @AbdelbarrMalki 8 місяців тому

      you are taking way too much bro, one milligram a day is not necessary some people can even manage two milligrams a week or three milligrams a week which is the dosing that the doctors on the hair loss show suggest so you are basically adding 4 milligrams of unnecessary dose Every week.

  • @leleright2444
    @leleright2444 Рік тому

    Could you talk about the new “CosmeRNA”? It’s available from May, what do you think about it?

  • @outlaw0076
    @outlaw0076 Рік тому +1

    Can you take Finasteride once a week?

    • @spitfire219
      @spitfire219 Рік тому +2

      too low. At least 3x1mg/week

  • @Quake_-_A.I._Covers
    @Quake_-_A.I._Covers Рік тому +2

    thx ^^ how about 5mg / 11 days?

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому

      administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status

  • @Rowlandph
    @Rowlandph Рік тому +1

    Question: I have about half my hair...as about 1/2 inch long strands...due to it had stopped growing...before I started taking finasteride.. Since taking Finasteried...My hair has stopped falling out.. But..the short hair that had stopped growing.. has not grown anymore. I was thinking since...the folicle has not died on those hairs...why aren't they starting to grow again?.. And...is there anything that can start them regrowing?.. I'm sure others have had this problem...and feel it might make for you donig a video on it.. Thanks!...for all your help!

    • @preetpancholi9135
      @preetpancholi9135 Рік тому

      How medications for hair loss work is like following:
      Finesteride: to stop further loss
      Minoxidil: to regrow, gain volume in your current hair
      You can also try dermarolling but thats a big hassle so if you’re already on fin start applying topical min to those short hair you mentioned.

    • @Rowlandph
      @Rowlandph Рік тому

      @@preetpancholi9135 Yes...I understand..Buty I came across someone on youtube...who shows...how he just used finasteride...and grew his hair back.. He has pictures from before he started..going through the months..and...then is parting the hair to show...it has indeed grown back.. Also..another guy who used minoxidile for 14 months...No growth back at all.., so..I suspect it may be different for different people..and am hoping the doctor has some answers...I did try minoxidil...but ...kept losing hair...so quit before it went too far.. thanks for your reply...

  • @d.s.premkumar8004
    @d.s.premkumar8004 Рік тому +1

    Can we use the same dosage for topical Finesteride. Like 0.5ml of 0.1% Finesteride per day?

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому

      administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status

  • @sohaghossain3807
    @sohaghossain3807 Рік тому +1

    When is the ideal time to take a 1month break from finasteride?
    Please answer if anyone really knows

    • @dominictorrettoo
      @dominictorrettoo Рік тому

      after 5-6 month of use, because fin accumulates over time...

    • @sohaghossain3807
      @sohaghossain3807 Рік тому +1

      @@dominictorrettoo thank you so much..

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому

      administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status

  • @andrealozar7013
    @andrealozar7013 Рік тому

    Why the protocollo it's 1 mg per day yet ?

  • @jimjim4924
    @jimjim4924 Рік тому +2

    Hi, got a question.. so I've been on finasteride 1mg 3x per week for the past 2 or so months but still feel like hair loss is worst now then before treatment, still shedding alot of hair.. my question is do I need to take more per week or continue with the 3x per week for a few more months.
    Thanks

    • @stealth9486
      @stealth9486 8 місяців тому

      if you have accelerated shedding of hair, thats a sign that fin is working because it pushes out the hair for new hairs to come out from the medication , so chill and dont worry

    • @Rehan_____
      @Rehan_____ 6 місяців тому

      What's your condition now? Still on finastride?

    • @jimjim4924
      @jimjim4924 6 місяців тому

      @Rehan_____ not taking anything now other then vitamin minerals.. I found that when I was taking fin I wasn't really seeing any improvements, my hairloss wasn't that bad to begin with anyway.. just slow loss over time. I recently had a hair transplant done to cover the receded area in the front.. the doc said that my hairloss wasn't that bad.. and being at 36 my hairloss has likely slowed right down, then again everybody's different.. but nature of hairloss will likely be more aggressive for someone who is younger compared to someone who is older.

    • @Rehan_____
      @Rehan_____ 6 місяців тому

      @@jimjim4924 I doubt thay vitamins or minarals will do any good

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому

      administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status

  • @faysalals1
    @faysalals1 Рік тому +1

    Can I take 1 mg daily? I take it everyday!

  • @abramrabinowitz252
    @abramrabinowitz252 Рік тому +3

    so is 1mg/day not a good idea?

    • @beamzsalt4252
      @beamzsalt4252 Рік тому

      wouldnt say its bad, but 5 times a week is plenty.

  • @rishavkarmakar4339
    @rishavkarmakar4339 Рік тому +2

    Pls doc make the same video with Dutasteride pls

  • @dfygoh3215
    @dfygoh3215 10 місяців тому

    can you be on Finasteride and still have children

  • @Talhasarwar47
    @Talhasarwar47 Рік тому

    I have been taking finestride for more than 2 years 1 mg daily bases. I don’t seem to have good results in terms of hair growth. In fact I am losing my more hair.

  • @janhaviprabhu7981
    @janhaviprabhu7981 Рік тому

    Have been prescribed finasteride 5mg on daily basis. On asking been told that it's 1mg for men and 5mg for women. Can you pls throw some light on this

  • @xenosrooster3340
    @xenosrooster3340 Рік тому +1

    I take 5mg once a week.
    Is that good ?

    • @FPL_Habesha
      @FPL_Habesha 5 місяців тому

      Not at all. Anything more than 1mg is a waste. For one application. You should split it into 4 and take it every other day. But if it's working for you keep doing it

    • @xenosrooster3340
      @xenosrooster3340 5 місяців тому

      @@FPL_Habesha
      How is that a waste ? Men with BPH takes 5 mg daily.
      Maybe you are under the influence of the cosmetics industry, which sells 1 mg finasteride pills at exorbitant prices.
      I split them in three pieces by the way.

  • @douglas5097
    @douglas5097 Рік тому +2

    Any idea if psychedelics such as LSD might cause something out of the ordinary for someone using finasteride and minoxidil on a regular basis?
    Has anyone heard anything about such implications or something similar?

  • @hosammohammed2176
    @hosammohammed2176 Рік тому +1

    Can i take 5mg once a week

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому

      administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status

  • @mikespector2
    @mikespector2 4 місяці тому

    I can get the 5 mg. finasteride for free from insurance. Would it be a similar dosage to take one 5 mg tablet once every 2 weeks, or cut them in half, and take 2.5 mg. once per week?

    • @themeangene
      @themeangene 10 днів тому

      It's safer to take a lower dose. I would do 0.5 mg 3x a week. You're far less likely to get side effects and you'll block DHT for longer

  • @ned9344
    @ned9344 7 місяців тому

    So taking 1mg daily is overkill? Im 36 and just started seeing thinning on the top in jan.. would 1mg every other do for me?

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому

      administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status

  • @dahuterschuter
    @dahuterschuter Рік тому

    Started 0.75mg on Sunday and Thursday and generally it seems like due to the length of time that the 5ar2 takes to come back after a dose that this should be effective. I'm also doing 0.05% topical every day.

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 11 місяців тому

      Welcome to being castrated. Why do you think they give this as protocol to transgenders now?

    • @stealth9486
      @stealth9486 8 місяців тому

      how about the results ?

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 8 місяців тому

      ​​@@stealth9486 There is no avoiding the down regulation of neurosteroids and other detrimental side effects. It is just a matter of time. He's no one special, it doesn't just avoid him or special hair care guys

    • @dahuterschuter
      @dahuterschuter 8 місяців тому

      Too early really to know but seems like still losing ground. Had a four month long mega-shed that seems like just isn't growing back. @@stealth9486

    • @jonasjorgensen8759
      @jonasjorgensen8759 5 місяців тому

      ​@@OptimizingSpiritthe double blind studies disprove your fearmongering baldie

  • @Twanger..
    @Twanger.. 11 місяців тому

    So if I take it Monday Weds and Friday.. What about Saturday and Sunday?

    • @jforkhan
      @jforkhan 10 місяців тому +2

      time to rest

  • @asifislam3363
    @asifislam3363 9 місяців тому

    Can anyone tell me how long do i have to take finestaride to maintain my hair

    • @jeoboden
      @jeoboden 5 місяців тому

      it keeps working better until 1 year then stays the same if you keep taking it for life, or else it will keep falling out

  • @dominating_reality
    @dominating_reality Рік тому +2

    Thoughts on doing MWF and taking 2 weeks off every 3 months due to build up?

    • @ryangray600
      @ryangray600 Рік тому +1

      They said it’s not gonna have effect on your hair, but dude if you’re not experiencing sides which MOST don’t there’s no point.

  • @zahidshah128
    @zahidshah128 Рік тому

    Thanks for the Regular info i have been watching for over 3 years being a HT myself i wd like to get ur Email to communicate Thanx Dr Zahid

  • @SpeedRexful
    @SpeedRexful Рік тому +1

    great video. What are the effects of taking Ashwagandha(KSM-66) 500 mg and finasteride 1mg together?

    • @direfranchement
      @direfranchement Рік тому

      😂😂😂

    • @redreddington3368
      @redreddington3368 Рік тому

      😂😂😂 quack medicine

    • @youssefzaki6865
      @youssefzaki6865 Рік тому

      no Ashwa is real@@redreddington3368

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому

      administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status
      Ashwaganda will NOT save you from the side effects

    • @pooravsankhyan7700
      @pooravsankhyan7700 3 місяці тому

      ​@@OptimizingSpirit proof?

  • @littledudefromacrossthestr5755

    I heard even taking minoxidil alone, even with continue use, will stop working after a while. Is this true?

    • @iosifbosif7569
      @iosifbosif7569 Рік тому +1

      it wont stop working. but the dht will continue to minituarize your hair follicles if its mpb that is causing your hairloss. so unless you combine it with a 5alpha reductase inhibitor minox wont save your hair in that case

    • @littledudefromacrossthestr5755
      @littledudefromacrossthestr5755 Рік тому

      @@iosifbosif7569 OK thanks.... Are u talking about fin?

    • @Abdulrahman-wq8fn
      @Abdulrahman-wq8fn Рік тому

      Yes, I have clearly been using Minoxidil alone for 2 years and noticed a reversal in my front hairline. I have now added finasteride in hopes that it will give me the best results.

  • @chopstix906
    @chopstix906 Рік тому +3

    I've been taking 1mg of fin daily (few months of 1mg 3 days per week based on your recommendation) and lately I've been seeing an acceleration of hair loss. I'm mostly dealing with thinning hair and don't really see any patches. I started getting worried because I noticed my crown thinning a bit which I've never had before. But I mean multiple strands of hair come out in my hands and comb when brushing. What could I be doing wrong? Could fin just not be working for me?

    • @jkshallinheritearth3883
      @jkshallinheritearth3883 Рік тому

      Any update?

    • @Brankokovac
      @Brankokovac Рік тому +5

      I believe shedding phase is is common for oral finasteride

    • @chopstix906
      @chopstix906 Рік тому +1

      @@Brankokovac but I've been taking it for about 2 years and I'm just now seeing shedding so I don't think it's that.

    • @Ben-ld1qi
      @Ben-ld1qi Рік тому

      @@chopstix906 I'm on oral fin 2+ years and topical min (foam, once daily) for 5 years and I also believe my hair was slightly better at finasteride baseline than now. I'd like to give Dut a last ditch effort try, but at the same time I'm worried because fin already impacts my libido and erection quality to a certain degree so I can't imagine what it'd be like on Dut.
      I've seen another user on reddit tressless that had good success switching to Dut but he also suffered libido/ED problems but since he got on TRT he says he's fine now. So yah, it seems a little far fetched for me to have to get on TRT to off set any libido issues caused by Fin/Dut.
      edit: it seems like I'm always shedding, it never ends. I'm a diffuse thinner tho, so the hair just comes back thinner and thinner.

    • @mikeross111
      @mikeross111 Рік тому

      @@chopstix906 Are hair continously goes through hair shedding cycles to grow newer stronger hair. If it's been two years, and you're still thinning I'd switch to something different.

  • @begga1
    @begga1 Рік тому

    Im taking 1/4 of a mg tablet per day - > 1,25 mg per day

    • @yacine.L71
      @yacine.L71 Рік тому

      Mee too for two years now , no regrowth but it has stabilised my hair loss for sure.

    • @lukelofe2398
      @lukelofe2398 8 місяців тому

      and any side effects like lowered libido etc?@@yacine.L71

  • @jodessureault7270
    @jodessureault7270 Рік тому

    Do you recommande oral finasteride for women?

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому

      administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status
      You're nuts of you use this

  • @ashishbarnwal4406
    @ashishbarnwal4406 Рік тому

    Finestrede tablet

  • @MoltyFoam786
    @MoltyFoam786 Рік тому

    Is there an age limit for taking finasteride, or can people of any age take it?

    • @dfygoh3215
      @dfygoh3215 10 місяців тому

      im no doctor but i believe age doesn't matter im 63 still working been on it since 1997

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому

      administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status

  • @Sussssb
    @Sussssb Рік тому

    Thanks for your videos🙏🏼 you are really blessing, especially in my situation when I’m leaving in country where androgenic alopecia isn’t that popular topic. You should make some possibility to support your channel by donation🙏 also more videos about finasteride process would be great, thanks❤

    • @OptimizingSpirit
      @OptimizingSpirit 5 місяців тому

      administration of finasteride decreases social interaction and results in cognitive deficits, potentially through a cholinergic mechanism. Further studies are required to understand the exact link between the cognitive effects and the cholinergic system.Side effects may be irreversible and include persistent erectile dysfunction, depression, suicidal tendencies, loss of libido, anxiety, and other neurological issues (ie. memory loss, altered mental status
      This should help you out

  • @DjEvstacy
    @DjEvstacy Рік тому

    I'm on 1mg finasteride/1mg of minoxidil per day. Is this ok?

    • @devoe4096
      @devoe4096 Рік тому

      Same.

    • @Abdulrahman-wq8fn
      @Abdulrahman-wq8fn Рік тому +1

      Is there an improvement?

    • @devoe4096
      @devoe4096 Рік тому

      @@Abdulrahman-wq8fn I see it filling in on the crown. Not as much up front.

  • @TheFlaptrapper
    @TheFlaptrapper Рік тому +2

    That's so weird. I woke up this morning and decided to bite a 1mg in half and try that every day. Then this video appeared. HAHA

  • @karuns4128
    @karuns4128 Рік тому

    Dr. what time is the best for taking fin.. morning or night

  • @theemclane4037
    @theemclane4037 Рік тому

    Hello! There is only 5mg finistaride in my country

    • @hbdpv
      @hbdpv Рік тому +1

      I cut that pill in around 6 pieces... not on point with the miligrams, dont think it matters. Take it every other day. No sides, increased strength and muscle pumps... pr's in the gym. Dont really know why or how as i was expecting the possibility of sides...

    • @manuelguyot9106
      @manuelguyot9106 Рік тому +2

      Buy a pill cutter, those are cheap and hassle free. I cut 5mg proscar pills in 5.

  • @JJOK1818-okthen
    @JJOK1818-okthen 7 місяців тому

    👍👍

  • @SpaceRanger187
    @SpaceRanger187 Рік тому

    The difference is between brands. They are not all the same Propecia and generics are not made the same, idc what they say. They may have the same ingredients but they are not made the same to make the drug bind

  • @nasserwesh
    @nasserwesh Рік тому

    Please instead of 3 mg/week can i take 5 mg cap every say 10 days? Or 2.5 every 5 days?