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Is Propecia better than generic finasteride?

Bigmac

Bigmac

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Staff member
Some people claim it is better but I think the vast majority of people are fine using the generic brands. I`ve used the generic brands for 15-16 years and they have worked well.
 
JasUK

JasUK

member
Thanks, that is good to know.

That's a long time to be using finasteride. Have you had any side effects?
 
Bigmac

Bigmac

Administrator
Staff member
The only side I suffer is slight Gynaecomastia.
 
JasUK

JasUK

member
Oh my goodness, is that reversible?

I've spoken to my GP today. I am going to get some hormone tests done for a baseline, and to check my levels are okay.
 
Bigmac

Bigmac

Administrator
Staff member
It's not an issue for me. It is just a bit more fat in the area that won`t turn to muscle.
Good luck with the tests.
 
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Baldingman23

Valued member
I’ve just started taking Fin since my HT 9 days ago. I’m hoping I don’t get any side effects.
 
Bigmac

Bigmac

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Staff member
@Baldingman23
Some people experience sides for short periods when they first start, they subside in most case`s but for a small percentage, they do persist forcing them to quit.
Hopefully, you are in the majority who respond well.
 
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