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Is Propecia/Finasteride worth the risk?

Iwantcoffeenai · 2019-12-22 20:53:29

I'm lucky enough to be getting a hair transplant in 3 months time. The surgeon has recommended I take Finasteride. He considers it a safe drug. I am 30 years old and have been put off taking this drug for years as I have read terrible things about it online. Does anyone have any personal experience with it? Is it worth the…

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#52 24-02-2021 11:09am

jimosterberg

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TheBoyConor wrote: »

I have been using a topical product with both finasteride and minoxidil for some time now. I have not had any side effects, sexual or otherwise.

Is this type of product generally available in Ireland? You see it advertised in the UK but I haven't in Ireland yet.

I'd imagine side effects are less likely

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#53 24-02-2021 11:21am

TheBoyConor

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Not generally available just like that, no. Basically, you need the right contacts.

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#54 24-02-2021 11:43am

jimosterberg

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TheBoyConor wrote: »

Not generally available just like that, no. Basically, you need the right contacts.

I imagine it's probably going to be soon if it is available in the UK.

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#55 28-05-2021 6:28pm

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My hair is definitely thinning on top and I want to do something with it before it gets really bad. Where can you get Finasteride in Ireland? How much does it cost? Really struggling with it.

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