Dear Dr. K:I am a doctor who treats men with male pattern baldness, and recently, the FDA has approved Propecia (finasteride).
I started to notice an unusual side effect of taking finasteride. I had previously experienced some mild hair loss, but was not sure how to proceed. Since I began taking Propecia, I had to stop taking the drug and try again. It was causing me some severe hair shedding. My doctor decided that Propecia was safe for me to take, so I stopped taking the drug. However, my hair began to fall out on my front and down, which seemed to be a result of the side effect of Propecia. I had been taking a pill for several months before starting to notice some thinning and loss of hair, which I thought was from Propecia. I started taking the pill with a pill splitter, which I thought could be caused by Propecia. After a few weeks, I started experiencing some thinning hair and shedding. I stopped taking the pill and tried a different medicine, finasteride, which I found to be similar to Propecia but has less side effects. However, I still had some hair growth, which was a possibility. So, I started taking Propecia again and had to stop the pill. I have a question, can I take the pill with my hair loss? If so, what is the best way to treat my hair loss and to prevent it?
K,
I have taken Propecia for many years, but my hair growth is not being as good as expected. I have had side effects from taking the drug, but they are not that common. I have had some severe hair shedding and some shedding. The side effects of Propecia have also been very mild, but they are not as severe as other medications that may cause serious side effects. My doctor decided to give me a prescription to take the pill with my hair loss, and I am considering a prescription to be obtained from a qualified doctor who can treat my hair loss and to prevent it from happening again.
I am a licensed medical practitioner, so I have seen many people who have been taking Propecia for years. It has been a problem for many years. I have experienced some hair loss, and I have noticed that my hair is falling out, which is very odd. My doctor decided to give me a prescription to take the drug, but I am not sure how much to take it. Is it possible to take the drug with other medications and hair loss treatments? If so, what are the other possible treatment options to use?
Yes, it is possible to take Propecia with other medications, but it is very unlikely that you will experience side effects. It is important that you tell the doctor about any other medications you are taking before starting to take the drug. There are several different medications that are available to treat hair loss, including topical solutions and oral medications. You can also have hair growth surgery and other hair restoration treatments. If you are currently taking oral medications, you should also know that these drugs are often used in hair transplant surgery for hair restoration, and they can be dangerous for patients with preexisting medical conditions or who may have other medical conditions that can cause severe hair loss. I also recommend you tell your doctor about all the other medications you are taking to avoid side effects.
Thank you for your reply. If you have been taking Propecia for many years, you may be wondering how long has it been since you had your hair fall out? And how long did your hair fall out? I would guess it was about six months after the end of the Propecia, but I did experience some thinning and shedding. I was going to start taking Propecia again and hope it will make it easier for you to see if the hair loss is worth the side effects.
It is possible to take Propecia with other medications, but it is important that you tell the doctor about any other medications you are taking before starting to take the drug.
Last updated 18 January 2022
The UK patent forPropecia, a hair loss treatment for men, expired on the 11th Oct 2014. A few days later ‘generic Propecia’ or more accurately ‘generic finasteride’ became available from UK pharmacies. A generic medicine is a medicine which is the same as a branded original, but is prescribed and supplied by its medical name, rather than its brand name.
Propecia is a brand name. The active ingredient of Propecia tablets isfinasteride 1mg. Propecia tablets and finasteride 1mg tablets are medically the same.
Dr Fox supplies both from the drug companyMerck(MSD), which held the original patent, and lower cost, which other drug companies have made available since Merck’s UK patent expired.
When a medicine comes off patent price can fall dramatically. Men, who previously paid very high prices for Propecia, may be able to buy medically identical finasteride 1mg at lower prices.
When a medicine is under patent it can only be sold legally by the patent holder. This means the patent holder, which is normally the drug company which paid to develop the medicine in the first place, is free to market the medicine without competition from other pharmaceutical companies. The result is usually very high prices. When a patent expires other drug companies usually start to produce the same medicine, known as a generic copy, and start to compete on price. As a result the cost to patients tends to fall.
The cost to patients of a medicine depends on various factors; how much it costs to produce, how much demand there is, how many drug companies supply the same medicine, and how flexible the market is. Even when the wholesale supply price of a medicine falls, the price patients pay does not always fall by the same amount. Retail pharmacies may try not to pass on reduced supply costs to patients, and instead use falling wholesale prices to boost profits. If there is price competition between retailers, as there tends to be between online pharmacies and online clinics, price to patients usually fall in line with falls in wholesale supply costs, but not always.
Dr Fox is one of the lowest cost suppliers of most medicines for both branded and generic medicines.
At the moment (10 Dec 2014) only three pharmaceutical companies, apart from Merck, are supplying finasteride 1mg tablets. These companies areTrent,Actavis, andMylanAt the time of writing, all are offering their generic equivalent of Propecia at the same price; about 10% less than branded Propecia. Prices will hopefully tumble further in the days and weeks to come (as happened when last year).UPDATE JANUARY 2022Generic finasteride is now less than 30% of the price of Propecia from Dr Fox.
The original patent holder, Merck (MSD) may reduce the price of Propecia, or start to market its own generic finasteride 1mg alongside branded Propecia.
Not all men who previously took Propecia will switch to generic finasteride 1mg, even if the price of Propecia remains high and generic finasteride is a lot cheaper. If a patient is happy with a particular brand of tablet, they often will not switch to a lower cost equivalent, even if they are reliably advised that one tablet is medically the same as the other. Whether or not they switch depends on how much they wish to economise, and all the other factors which keep people buying certain products at high prices when they do not have to.
Finasteride 1mg tablets are taken daily to reduce hair loss in men, and can promote hair regrowth. See Dr Fox for details.
Cheap Propecia may be on its way which would be welcome news to the many men suffering distress as a result of male pattern hair loss.
Cheaper medicines for hair loss $10.02 USask.roe.0076.0234becca.joice. Pierson, M. D.,Arnold, M.et al.Association of U. S.I have been taking finasteride for over a year now for the problem I have with hair loss. My hair has grown into a thick, lustrous, and almost invisible strip. When I went through a hair transplant surgery in the past two years, the results were not what they normally would have been. I have since developed two receding hairlines in my front that are now gone and look almost identical to my old one. I have tried various solutions but nothing seems to work. I’m taking about 20 tablets of finasteride every day, and I’m still seeing the same hair loss results in my head. My hair loss has been going for over two months now, and I’m not seeing any hair loss at all in my head. I’ve been having some great hair loss and it has been super easy for me to get it back, but it seems like the drug has just gotten off the track. Any advice would be appreciated. I would really appreciate any help you can offer.
November 27, 2014, 6:09am2
Hi Dr. Roach. I have had two receding hairlines that are gone and look almost identical to the original. I am taking about 20 tablets of finasteride every day, and I’m still seeing the same hair loss in my head. My hair loss has been going for over two months now, and I’m not seeing any hair loss in my head. I’ve been having some great hair loss and it has been super easy to get it back. I would really appreciate any advice, advice, advice.
November 28, 2014, 2:26am4
Thanks for all the info, Dr. My hair loss has only gotten worse since I started taking finasteride. I took one of the finasteride pills and it only lasted for a couple of weeks. I’m still seeing the same hair loss, but I’m not seeing any hair loss at all in my hair. My hair loss has been going for over two months now. I have tried various methods of hair loss including hair transplant surgery, but nothing seems to work. I’m taking about 20 tablets of finasteride every day, and I’m still seeing the same hair loss in my hair. My hair loss has been going for over two months since I started taking finasteride. I’ve tried several methods of hair loss but nothing seems to work. I’ve tried several methods of hair loss, but nothing seems to work. I’ve also tried some vitamins and supplements but nothing seems to work. I’ve even tried some topical hair loss products that have been effective. I’ve been on a daily basis taking Propecia and Finasteride for a year now, but nothing seems to work at all. I’ve tried several things to try to stop the hair loss, including IUDs. I’ve had to stop taking the IUDs and I’ve had to stop taking the Finasteride. I’ve tried some vitamins and supplements and nothing seems to work. I’ve also tried taking an anti-depressant and nothing seems to work.
November 29, 2014, 2:36am5
Thanks, Dr. I’ve had two receding hairlines and they look almost identical to my original. I’m also taking finasteride and it seems to work the same way. I am taking about 20 tablets of finasteride every day, and I’m still seeing the same hair loss in my hair. I’ve tried various methods of hair loss but nothing seems to work. I’ve also tried several vitamins and supplements but nothing seems to work. I’ve been taking Propecia and Finasteride for a year now, but nothing seems to work at all.
Many people can’t make the correct diagnosis or treatment for their hair loss. It’s important to talk to your doctor about your hair loss and the best treatment options available to you.
The most common cause of hair loss is the male hormone testosterone, also known as the male hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone). This hormone is responsible for the development of male-pattern hair loss.
The male hormone DHT is also known as the male hormone estrogen.
It’s important to talk to your doctor about your hair loss. He or she will be able to advise you on the best treatment for your hair loss.
If you have any questions, you can always reach out to your doctor for further consultation.
Propecia, also known as Finasteride, is a medication that is taken by mouth to treat hair loss in men.
Propecia is a medication that is taken by mouth to treat male-pattern hair loss in men.
It works by blocking the production of the male hormone DHT, which is responsible for hair loss. DHT is an important part of the body’s hormonal environment that controls hair growth.
However, as the male hormone DHT is also known to be involved in male-pattern hair loss, it’s important to talk to your doctor about the best treatment for you.
It may be an effective treatment for hair loss if you have a good hair loss, such as male pattern baldness. This is because the hair that grows on the top of the head is very thin and not strong enough to support a healthy hairline.
Proscar is a medication used to treat male pattern baldness. It is also used to treat hair loss in women.
This medication is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that helps to slow down the progression of hair loss in men. It is used to treat male pattern baldness in men and also in women.
It may be prescribed for other conditions such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, as it may reduce hair loss.
Proscar is usually used for hair loss at a dose of 5 mg per day for up to 5 years.
Propecia is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that is used to treat male pattern baldness in men. It is used to treat male-pattern hair loss in men.
It works by inhibiting the production of the male hormone DHT, which is responsible for hair loss in men.
However, it’s important to talk to your doctor about your hair loss and how long you’ll need to treat your hair loss.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can always reach out to your doctor for further consultation.
Propecia is an effective treatment for male-pattern hair loss. It works by blocking the production of the male hormone DHT, which is responsible for hair loss in men.
However, it’s important to talk to your doctor about your hair loss and the best treatment options available to you.
They can help you understand your hair loss and the best treatment options for you.
Propecia is a medication used to treat male-pattern hair loss in men.
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