Pharmacokinetics of Finasteride in Elderly Volunteers

A person experienced side effects from topical finasteride and is now trying a low dose of oral finasteride (0.1mg) for hair maintenance, alongside topical minoxidil, Fluridil, CosmeRNA, and exosomes. They are also taking resveratrol and nettle leaf to mitigate side effects.

A 30-year-old experienced mild erectile dysfunction and low libido on 1 mg finasteride, which resolved after reducing the dose to 0.5 mg, but noticed a drop in sperm count. Despite these side effects, they achieved good hair density improvement over three years without using minoxidil.

Long-term finasteride users report that the drug may lose effectiveness over time, with some considering switching to dutasteride or adding minoxidil to their regimen. Many users suggest hair transplants or adjusting treatments to manage hair loss progression.

The user experienced a significant drop in libido and erectile issues after increasing their finasteride dosage, combining oral and topical treatments. They plan to take a break and resume using a lower concentration of topical finasteride to manage side effects.

A 43-year-old uncle on finasteride for 5 years has more hair than his 53-year-old uncle not on medication. Users discuss the effects and side effects of finasteride, including potential sexual side effects and gynecomastia.

The user switched to Cimed's finasteride, noticing reduced hair shedding and improved hair density, while also managing anxiety with sertraline and taking vitamins. They experienced a temporary decrease in libido after increasing the finasteride dose but observed thicker eyebrows and plan to update on progress in six months.