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damon 29.04.2007, 23:55	Increasing dosage of Propecia (Drugs & Medications)
	Hi everyone Have been using proscar tablets (5mg) & cutting them into 1/4.(I am sure u guys know the drill) After years of great results it's stopped working 4 me & I'm shedding like crazy : ( I've had blood tests & my iron/zinc levels r ok,the manufacturer has told me that propecia DOES stop working in some ppl.Dr Bernstein of Bernstein Medical suggestsed that I increase the dosage to 1/2 a pill a day 2 stop sheading & that risk of side effect will rise only slightly. Anyone tried this ? Anyone know of any potential side effects ? Please respond.I am desperate. damon is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
JabroneMalone 30.04.2007, 03:38 @ damon	Increasing dosage of Propecia
	Hey Damon, how long have you been on it? May I ask were you doing great one day and all of a sudden it just started up like before you started taking it? If you see my post below I am in the exact same boat. I am contemplating upping the dosage too. JabroneMalone is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: YES Post reply
Mr. Frodo 30.04.2007, 06:21 @ JabroneMalone	Increasing dosage of Propecia
	I switched from Propecia to half a Proscar every day, it helped somewhat but you still get that shed every 10 months or so. I don't think we can avoid that. At least it s not as bad as the Avodart shed. Mr. Frodo is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
damon 30.04.2007, 10:59 @ Mr. Frodo	Hi Guys
	First of all,thank you for responding & sharing your experiences with me. JabroneMalon:I've been on propecia/proscar since the day it was released.I can’t even remember how long it’s been.Approx 7-8 years ? I’ve had a good run up til the last few months.I noticed about 10 months ago that my temples started slowly receding.I didn’t think that much at 1st,I just thought that I was naturally shedding;The new hair pushing out the old hair-It’s a natural part of a hairs life.Over the months it got worse then these past few weeks all hell has broken loose.My head is raining hair !! Not only that,my hairs are miniaturising which means it’s not a natural shed but BALDING.The proscar pills aren’t working anymore.My hair is returning 2 the balding it was prior 2 me taking Proscar.I went through the same balding shed prior 2 taking propecia but propecia stopped the shed & regrew new hair. Mr. Frodo:I don’t shed hair every 10 months on proscar,this is my first shed since I've been on propecia. Guys,please keep in mind that shedding is a natural process.If ur hairs are miniaturising then the proscar ISN'T working anymore ur balding.If ur hairs aren’t miniaturising u may just b shedding & it will regrow. I have come across some articles written by Dr Robert Bernstein which discusses increasing dosage.A Hair Transplant Surgeon that I have been consulting with for many years has concurred with Dr Bernsteins advice of increasing the dose & as of today I have started taking 1/2 a pill every day instead of a 1/4.My Doc has told me 2 wait another 6 weeks to see what happens on the increased dose.I’ll keep you posted. In the meantime,here r the articles that eased my concerns.Check them out & contact Dr Bernstein as I did. Here r the links http://www.bernsteinmedical.com/medical-treatments/propecia.php (I often increase the dose when someone has been on the same dose of medication for about three years and then stops responding (begins to lose hair after being stable).When increasing the dose,I generally use generic finasteride 5mg,1/2 pill a day.) http://www.bernsteinmedical.com/hairtransplantblog/index.php?/archives/166-Cycling-the-Dose-of-Propecia.html (When patients do become acclimated to these drugs (which seem to be common after 3 to 5 years) we increase the daily dose of finasteride gradually up to 5mg and then consider switching to dutasteride 0.5mg a day.) Contact details http://www.bernsteinmedical.com/contact-us/ask-doctor.php On a side note,trials for Avodart will end in June.Fingers crossed !!! damon is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
DSP 30.04.2007, 18:57 @ damon	Increasing dosage of Propecia
	» Hi everyone » » Have been using proscar tablets (5mg) & cutting them into 1/4.(I am sure u » guys know the drill) After years of great results it's stopped working 4 me » & I'm shedding like crazy : ( » I've had blood tests & my iron/zinc levels r ok,the manufacturer has told » me that propecia DOES stop working in some ppl.Dr Bernstein of Bernstein » Medical suggestsed that I increase the dosage to 1/2 a pill a day 2 stop » sheading & that risk of side effect will rise only slightly. Anyone tried » this ? Anyone know of any potential side effects ? » Please respond.I am desperate. I never trusted propecia... try saw palmetto and pygeum. Ether saw palmetto alone or together with pygeum and use organic root stimulator shampoo. They're all natural. DSP is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
blueshard 30.04.2007, 21:29 @ DSP	Increasing dosage of Propecia
	I would suggest adding a topical to the mix.. possibly minoxidil. I would not suggest dropping the fin, it is doing something for your hair loss... at least slowing it down. I went off of propecia for a while and tried the natural route instead.. with beta -sis, nettles, etc. I lost a lot of hair by doing that and my hair loss accelerated dramatically. blueshard is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
damon 30.04.2007, 23:08 @ blueshard	Natural remedies = B.S (nt)
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Xairyhay1 01.05.2007, 03:11 @ damon	Increasing dosage of Propecia
	Any chance you got a phoney batch of Propecia? It happens with all drugs when someone can make a quick buck. I'd make sure you have the real deal. » Hi everyone » » Have been using proscar tablets (5mg) & cutting them into 1/4.(I am sure u » guys know the drill) After years of great results it's stopped working 4 me » & I'm shedding like crazy : ( » I've had blood tests & my iron/zinc levels r ok,the manufacturer has told » me that propecia DOES stop working in some ppl.Dr Bernstein of Bernstein » Medical suggestsed that I increase the dosage to 1/2 a pill a day 2 stop » sheading & that risk of side effect will rise only slightly. Anyone tried » this ? Anyone know of any potential side effects ? » Please respond.I am desperate. Xairyhay1 is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: YES Post reply
blueshard 01.05.2007, 04:27 @ damon	Natural remedies = B.S (nt)
	Damon wrote: "Natural remedies = B.S (nt)" I have to disagree with you. I believe that natural treatments as well as diet have their place and can be effective in treating mpb. blueshard is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
damon 01.05.2007, 07:52 @ Xairyhay1	Increasing dosage of Propecia
	Xairyhay1; The only phoney thing I got was a hair transplant. The propecia & proscar pills are the real deal.They have just stopped working for me,as they have stopped for MANY other people.I have upped the dose & now I just have to wait and see what happens. There have been rumours on many hair forums that Merck aren't distributing the Fin in the proscar tablets evenly to stop people from buying proscar and 1/4 the pills.These rumours are moronic ! That would b impossible 2 do. damon is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
damon 01.05.2007, 10:58 @ blueshard	Natural remedies = B.S (nt)
	U know what I’ve concluded? I CANNOT win the war on MPB : ( I tried grafts but at the time the sessions were very small (hundred grats) so the results were laughable.It was a waste of time,money & not to mention the trauma strip surgery puts the body through. I tried Minoxodil,hair regrew but my scalp was irritated so I had to stop. I tried the herbal route,chinese meds,acupuncture,the works & NOTHING ! NADA ! ZIP ! Not a single strand of hair. Tried a wig for a couple of days but felt like a loser so I threw it out. I tried a mega session & was butchered beyond repair. I tried propecia & it stopped my shedding for years & now the propecia isn’t working & I’m badling again.Hopefully the increased dose of proscar will help. As you can see,I JUST CAN’T WIN : ( I am destined to be a balding loser for the rest of my miserable life. You know what’s really unfair? All the innocent people who died in September 11,the Bali Bombings,the innocent kids killed by that Korean nut at the high school in the U.S;they were all happy people,full of life enjoying their lives.They didn’t want to die. I look at myself,no life,no friends,nothing to look forward to,I spend every day wishing I was dead yet I am forced to live. Life truly is unfair. damon is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
DSP 01.05.2007, 18:16 @ blueshard	Natural remedies = B.S (nt)
	» Damon wrote: "Natural remedies = B.S (nt)" » » I have to disagree with you. I believe that natural treatments as well as » diet have their place and can be effective in treating mpb. This is true. Diet plays a big role. I think it's more about blocking the dht in combination with topical formulas to stimulate growth. DSP is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
Mr. Frodo 01.05.2007, 19:11 @ damon	Increasing dosage of Propecia
	Propecia and Proscar have stopped working for me or at least they are not as effective as they were in the beginning. I am still using it I think it keeps what I have so far. There was a time when I stopped and I had major hair loss in just a couple of months. Mr. Frodo is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
blueshard 01.05.2007, 20:47 @ damon	Natural remedies = B.S (nt)
	Damon, why don't you try Avodart? I really feel your pain with the hair loss struggle... mine is not as dramatic but still pretty crappy as well... I started on Avodart about 5 months ago. I am hoping for the best. blueshard is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
damon 01.05.2007, 23:31 @ blueshard	blueshard
	I can't get Avodart without a prescription & no Doc will give me a prescription because it isn't FDA approved.My only alternatives are to buy it from Mexico/India & my Doc has warned me against buying pills from those countries.Some people claim to have bought it through Canada but I had no luck there either. For now,I will just have to increase the proscar dose to 1/2 & wait for a miracle cure or hope I get hit by a bus. Truthfully,Avodart will only maintain what I have now,it's no magic bullet. These drugs are for people who have just started balding,not people like myself who are bald & scarred. damon is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- Internationally recognised victim Of Strip Surgery. Recently inducted into the Hall of Fame for great posters. Might is Right.Ultimately the moderator decides what is right & wrong regardless of what the facts are. Post reply
damon 01.05.2007, 23:35 @ Mr. Frodo	Mr. Frodo
	Maybe it's not a case of the tablets not working but that this is as much re growth as you are going to get.If your not losing anymore hair count your blessings.If you are still shedding why don't you try increasing the dose ? Stopping Propecia/proscar WILL result in a loss of hair so don't ever stop. damon is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- Internationally recognised victim Of Strip Surgery. Recently inducted into the Hall of Fame for great posters. Might is Right.Ultimately the moderator decides what is right & wrong regardless of what the facts are. Post reply
damon 02.05.2007, 07:50 @ damon	Increasing dosage of Propecia
	Do you guys realise that we will have to take these pills for the rest of our lives ? I find that really depressing. damon is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
DSP 02.05.2007, 17:29 @ damon	Increasing dosage of Propecia
	» Do you guys realise that we will have to take these pills for the rest of » our lives ? I find that really depressing. That's why I say try saw palmetto and pygeum which are all plant based and shown to have the same effects as propecia. DSP is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
Mr. Frodo 02.05.2007, 19:13 @ damon	Mr. Frodo
	I did change to Proscar, it's slightly better, not by much. I am worried about these gyno side effects horrible stories so I went back to Propecia. Mr. Frodo is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
damon 03.05.2007, 06:47 @ DSP	I LOSE AGAIN : (
	Well,I upped the dose & the shedding has stopped but its taking longer to stand to attention & a definate decrease in the amount of semen released I'll give it untll the end of the week to draw a final conclusion I WISH I WAS DEAD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! damon is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
damon 03.05.2007, 10:23 @ DSP	DSP
	I've done some research on the web in regards to saw plametto.Based on factual data from published scientific studies,every article clearly shows that saw plametto will do very little to facilitate hair regrowth. Can u give more detail on ur experience ? Dosage,number of years you have been using it & what the results have been. damon is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
Pete 05.05.2007, 09:51 @ damon	DSP
	» I've done some research on the web in regards to saw plametto.Based on » factual data from published scientific studies,every article clearly shows » that saw plametto will do very little to facilitate hair regrowth. » » Can u give more detail on ur experience ? Dosage,number of years you have » been using it & what the results have been. You may want to look into Epilobium. It reduces DHT and Estradiol- so there are no side effects. It should help slow your hairloss and then stop it. For Regrowth you will have to look into a Topical - this something I am doing now. Ive come across a topical that reduces the immunal response and supports growth. Regards Pete Pete is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: YES Post reply
HelloMoto 22.05.2007, 15:17 @ Pete	DSP
	» » I've done some research on the web in regards to saw plametto.Based on » » factual data from published scientific studies,every article clearly » shows » » that saw plametto will do very little to facilitate hair regrowth. » » » » Can u give more detail on ur experience ? Dosage,number of years you » have » » been using it & what the results have been. » » » You may want to look into Epilobium. » It reduces DHT and Estradiol- so there are no side effects. » It should help slow your hairloss and then stop it. » For Regrowth you will have to look into a Topical - this something I am » doing now. Ive come across a topical that reduces the immunal response and » supports growth.» » » Regards » Pete What is it called? HelloMoto is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
DSP 22.05.2007, 17:46 @ damon	DSP
	» I've done some research on the web in regards to saw plametto.Based on » factual data from published scientific studies,every article clearly shows » that saw plametto will do very little to facilitate hair regrowth. » » Can u give more detail on ur experience ? Dosage,number of years you have » been using it & what the results have been. It doesn't regrow, but it keeps or blocks DHT which closes hair folicles. With Saw palmetto and/or pygeum you follicles will stay open. YOu can add PURE vitamin E on top of your head to help facilitate regrowth as well as take the vitamine every so many days. Also exercise and multivitamins help. It's a slow process but recovery is possible. You have to catch the thinning early though. DSP is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
eddy07 new york, 02.08.2010, 11:24 @ damon	Increasing dosage of Propecia
	Instead of propecia i use home remedies because of their no side effects. Here are some of them i am going with. Mustard oil boiled with henna leaves is also useful in healthy growth of hair. About 250 grams of mustard oil should be boiled with 100 grams of henna leaves. This is another effective home remedy for hair loss. Prepare a home made shampoo by adding 5 tbsp of curd, 1 tbsp of lemon juice and 2 tbsp of gram raw (chholia) powder. Apply it on the head for an hour and then wash. Avoid drugs such as Rogaine and Propecia, they have side effects, and although they are allowed to advertise that they re grow hair, only a small percentage of people see acceptable results, besides, they must be use for the rest of your life, as soon as you stop, the hair loss resumes, and some people have reported loss of hair at a higher pace then before the treatment started. eddy07 is located in NEW YORK and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
Bryan 05.08.2010, 23:16 @ Pete	More on epilobium!
	» You may want to look into Epilobium. » It reduces DHT and Estradiol- so there » are no side effects. This is where I always step in to point out that there are no in vivo studies showing that epilobium has any effect at all on living animals. But if any of you have lots of money and want to buy the stuff anyway and try it out in the hope that it's going to reduce your DHT and estrogen, be my guest. "There's a sucker born every minute." - P. T. Barnum Bryan is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
Freddie555 12.08.2010, 09:29 @ eddy07	Increasing dosage of Propecia
	» Instead of propecia i use home remedies because of their no side effects. » Avoid drugs such as Rogaine and Propecia, they have side effects, and This natural stuff is a bunch of bunk. I've never seen any of this natural stuff work in stopping male pattern hair loss. Also what is 'natural' anyway? Just because something is called natural does not mean its free of side effects. Lead is natural and so is uranium. Does not mean if you consume it you are allright. I've been on propecia and dutasteride for 6 years or more now. Its put a pause on my hair loss and I have not had any side effects. My regret is i wasted time on saw palmetto for 1 year and lost a ton of hair before i discoverd propecia. While sticking to my current regiment of propecia + dutasteride, i'd be happy to try anything natural if there was some proof of it working. I mean solid proof not just some guy dream up stuff. Any suggestions? Freddie555 is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- "When true Hair Multiplication comes, it will arise out of the East." - John The Revelator, Feb. 18, 2001 Post reply
Quinten 27.11.2010, 07:17 @ damon	Increasing dosage of Propecia
	Prepare a home made shampoo by adding 5 tbsp of curd, 1 tbsp of lemon juice and 2 tbsp of gram raw (chholia) powder. Apply it on the head for an hour and then wash..it prevent hair loss... Quinten is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- belly button infection Post reply
Gemsonline 09.02.2011, 12:04 @ eddy07	Increasing dosage of Propecia
	» Instead of propecia i use home remedies because of their no side effects. » Here are some of them i am going with. » » Mustard oil boiled with henna leaves is also useful in healthy growth of » hair. About 250 grams of mustard oil should be boiled with 100 grams of » henna leaves. This is another effective home remedy for hair loss. » » Prepare a home made shampoo by adding 5 tbsp of curd, 1 tbsp of lemon juice » and 2 tbsp of gram raw (chholia) powder. Apply it on the head for an hour » and then wash. » » Avoid drugs such as Rogaine and Propecia, they have side effects, and » although they are allowed to advertise that they re grow hair, only a small » percentage of people see acceptable results, besides, they must be use for » the rest of your life, as soon as you stop, the hair loss resumes, and some » people have reported loss of hair at a higher pace then before the » treatment started. I would like to thank you for sharing this great information with us. I am really glad to learn about this because it helps me to increase my knowledge. Gemsonline is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- generic nexium 40mg Post reply
webmaster 13.03.2011, 21:28 @ Gemsonline	Increasing dosage of Propecia
	» » Instead of propecia i use home remedies because of their no side » effects. » » Here are some of them i am going with. » » » » Mustard oil boiled with henna leaves is also useful in healthy growth of » » hair. About 250 grams of mustard oil should be boiled with 100 grams of » » henna leaves. This is another effective home remedy for hair loss. » » » » Prepare a home made shampoo by adding 5 tbsp of curd, 1 tbsp of lemon » juice » » and 2 tbsp of gram raw (chholia) powder. Apply it on the head for an » hour » » and then wash. » » » » Avoid drugs such as Rogaine and Propecia, they have side effects, and » » although they are allowed to advertise that they re grow hair, only a » small » » percentage of people see acceptable results, besides, they must be use » for » » the rest of your life, as soon as you stop, the hair loss resumes, and » some » » people have reported loss of hair at a higher pace then before the » » treatment started. » I would like to thank you for sharing this great information with us. I am » really glad to learn about this because it helps me to increase my » knowledge. taking finas is suficiently 0.5mg/day you can see the effectivity/dossage graffic here: Graffic in a finasteride article webmaster is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
Freddie555 15.03.2011, 07:10 @ webmaster	Increasing dosage of Propecia
	» taking finas is suficiently 0.5mg/day you can see the effectivity/dossage » graffic here: » Graffic » in a finasteride article I don't think that's true because the half-life of the drug at 0.5mg does not last the entire day from what I remember reading elsewhere. What does the article you posted say ? Is that the instantaneous level of DHT after taking a dose of finasteride or is that the average blood serum levels of DHT while on the drug for months ? Freddie555 is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- "When true Hair Multiplication comes, it will arise out of the East." - John The Revelator, Feb. 18, 2001 Post reply
Wallace 16.03.2011, 15:17 @ damon	Increasing dosage of Propecia
	Hi everyone, in my opinion, propecia's primary benefit is slowing down and potentially stopping hair loss from progressing. Less common is actual hair regrowth. If you've at least maintained the same amount of hair you've had and/or your balding has slowed down, it might be working for you. I also believe that natural treatments can be effective and i would like to stick to m.gardson's recovery method for now .. my little results: about 20 new hair sprouting during first month Wallace is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO Post reply
Freddie555 17.03.2011, 04:12 @ Wallace	Increasing dosage of Propecia
	» I also believe that natural treatments can be effective and i would like » to stick to m.gardson's recovery method for now .. my little results: about » 20 new hair sprouting during first month i give natural treatments a near zero chance of success. In my opinion, every day you waste on natural treatment, you lose more hair you will never get back. What is m.gardon's recovery method btw ? Freddie555 is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO --- "When true Hair Multiplication comes, it will arise out of the East." - John The Revelator, Feb. 18, 2001 Post reply
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SteveBrad United States, 14.04.2012, 12:40 @ Quinten	Increasing dosage of Propecia
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