Propecia, How soon after HT can I start treatment?

[Jo.B]

Hi All,

It's been a couple of weeks now since my 2400 FUE HT and i've ordered a 28 day trial course of Propecia, I'm prepared to give it a 12 month go if I do not develop any serious side effects within the 28 days, but how soon can I start?

Best wishes,

Jo.

 

[janna]

You ordered it? Propecia is a prescribed medication and should be prescribed by a doctor.

Whoever your ht doctor is, I'm sure they'd say to start right away as there's no need to wait until after you have a procedure.

 

[Jo.B]

Thanks Janna,

I've researched the medication for a few months now then took an on-line Dr consultation, I researched the company, they're based here in London and regulated by our Gov bods. So if I start the medication now would it hinder the healing or re growth process of the grafts?

Jo.

 

[Bigmac]

Imo it should not hinder the growth etc, how much are you getting it for if you dont mind saying.

Bm.

 

[Jo.B]

Thanks for the reply BigMac,

I thought it was quiet expensive at 39.95 for a month, but then the more you buy in bulk the lower the price. I've heard talk of Proscar cut into 4 pieces to cut the cost, what do you think to this method?

best regards,

Joe.

 

[Bigmac]

Yes i would consider that to be expensive, i use Proscar cut into fifths.

 

[Jo.B]

I Just wanted a months worth to see if I get any serious side effects, can you recommend a good solid site for proscar? I saw "My Canadian Pharmacy" Do 96 pills for under 100, no prescription required, in fact i've seen quite a few on-line Canadian pharmaceutical companies that do not require a prescription for this product, not sure who to trust, here in UK we need a prescription for these?

Regards,
Jo.

 

[Sparky]

I use proscar and cut into fifths or smaller, no native loss since 2002.

No reason to delay after an ht, get straight on it!

No side effects here either

 

[Jo.B]

Well, 4 days on Propecia now and all I've had is a warm jaw, although I'm not sure if that's anything to do with the Propecia? So come on fellas/girls who can I trust to supply Proscar? I mean I don't wanna find that when the tablets arrive they're simply vitamin pills in Proscar packaging, know what I mean?

regards,
Jo.

 

[Sparky]

I know someone in the uk, but nowhere else.

 

[Bigmac]

Hope all is going well with the meds.

 

[Jo.B]

Hello all, Many thanks for all your input. Well, I've been on Propecia now for 1 month and the great news is no side effects... err .... as yet anyway, so I'm gonna give it a 12 month trial. How much should I be paying for this medication? prices vary wildly all over the internet!!!

 

[janna]

Glad you're not experiencing any sides. Are you going to try Rogaine foam too?

Best of luck with the meds.

 

[Jo.B]

I thought about the Minoxidil route and unfortunately i've come across quite a few negative reviews about people losing more hair, shedding without regrowth. Not sure how true this is... Has anyone here had experience with Minoxidil?

 

[Bigmac]

I used Minoxidil 5% extra strength a number of years ago, i was sure it was re growing hair in my crown area but unfortunately it irritated my scalp too much so i had to cease using it.

 

[Jo.B]

I did try Minoxidil about 8 years for a year and a half when I first noticed my hair thinning, I didn't notice any difference Think I'll stick with Propecia for now and see how it goes. ::;mb I want to move over to Proscar cut into 4ths when I've finished this 3 month supply of Propecia, it's working out at over 400 quid a year. I feel that's too much.

Best regards,
Jo.

 

[paddyman]

try boots hair retention program joe £30 a month,and with a big name like boots you know your getting the real deal ,never fancied the proscar route is it that much cheaper

 

[Bigmac]

I`ve been on Proscar for 6 plus years now and its working fine with no side effects.

 

[Jessop]

Where do you get Proscar from? I might give the real thing a go instead of the generic cipla version.