Has anyone successfully tapered off finasteride? 5/16/2015
A user is considering tapering off finasteride due to concerns about long-term side effects and cost, and is exploring alternatives like zinc and saw palmetto. Their current regimen includes finasteride, Adderall, zinc, bupropion, fish oil, baby aspirin, Rogaine foam, and ketoconazole shampoo.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Current regimen: Topical finasteride 0.3% Minoxidil 6% once daily. 5 months. Also just started taking Zinc 20MG daily. Saw Palmetto 450mg daily. Hair, skin & nails supplements (includes a bunch of vitamins essential for hair skin and nails) Was debating on adding oral finasteride. Thoughts?
The user is using a regimen of topical finasteride 0.3% and minoxidil 6% daily, along with zinc, saw palmetto, and hair supplements, but is unsure about the results and considering adding oral finasteride. Other users share mixed experiences with similar treatments, suggesting patience or switching to oral forms.
community Some studys says zinc picolinate & saw palmetto in higher doses can lower DHT. Is this true or cope ?
Zinc picolinate and saw palmetto may lower DHT but are less effective than finasteride. Finasteride and minoxidil are preferred treatments, with ketoconazole shampoo as a suggested addition.
community One month green tea, saw palmetto, horsetail and zinc supplement.
The conversation discusses using green tea, saw palmetto, horsetail, and zinc supplements for hair regrowth. One user criticizes the avoidance of finasteride.
community (Topic) does saw palmetto actually work?
Saw palmetto can help reduce DHT levels and may work in combination with other supplements like beta sitosterol and pygume, but it's less effective than finasteride. Additional treatments like pumpkin seed extract, zinc, biotin, essential oils, scalp massages, and micro-needling can support hair health, but should not replace existing treatments like finasteride.
community Best supplements whilst using fin?
For hair loss, recommendations include using finasteride along with supplements like saw palmetto and zinc. Other treatments mentioned are Minoxidil and RU58841.
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