The Determination of the Stability Constant of Finasteride Complexes with Various Metals by Potentiometric and Spectrophotometric Methods

Taking zinc and copper may offset copper depletion and potentially aid hair health when used with finasteride. The user is considering whether to use these supplements alongside finasteride or wait until switching to dutasteride.

The user is experiencing hair loss and is using finasteride while addressing low ferritin and copper levels. They are concerned about continued hair shedding and are advised to correct vitamin deficiencies and wait for finasteride results after 12 months.

A 20-year-old male is concerned that zinc might reduce the effectiveness of finasteride for hair loss, as zinc is known to increase DHT levels. Users suggest that zinc, at certain doses, has anti-androgenic properties and is unlikely to negatively impact finasteride's efficacy.

Zinc may help counteract finasteride side effects, with some users reporting positive effects like increased energy and libido. However, experiences vary, and not everyone finds zinc effective.

The conversation discusses the safety of taking multivitamins and zinc tablets while using finasteride. Users share experiences with additional supplements like vitamin D3, K2, biotin, and oral minoxidil.

Zinc supplementation caused significant hair shedding for the user, who had been successfully managing hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling. The user discontinued zinc after noticing no libido increase and believes the hair loss was due to zinc's interaction with other minerals or hormonal changes.