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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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5 / 783 resultscommunity Be careful with minoxidil, even if it's just foam.
Minoxidil caused side effects like chest pain and tinnitus for the user, leading them to stop using it and consider switching to finasteride with microneedling. Other users shared similar experiences with minoxidil, while some reported no issues, highlighting varied individual reactions.
community I can't take care of myself because of hair loss.
The conversation is about a user feeling hopeless due to hair loss despite using finasteride, dutasteride, and OM for over a year. Responses suggest therapy, self-improvement, and changing perspectives on appearance.
community Bicalutamide and muscles growth
A 30-year-old woman with androgenetic alopecia is considering bicalutamide to slow hair loss but is concerned about its impact on muscle growth due to its anti-androgen effects. Alternatives suggested include dutasteride, spironolactone, RU58841, and minoxidil, with concerns about bicalutamide's side effects.
community Gonna start fin- will new keto diet and weight lifting be affected?
The conversation is about someone starting finasteride (fin) and wondering if it will affect their new ketogenic diet and weightlifting routine, with the goal of not disrupting weight loss or muscle gain while regrowing hair.
community 25 years on finasteride - my experience
A long-term finasteride user experienced side effects like sexual dysfunction, dry eyes, muscle weakness, and brain fog, which improved when they stopped the medication. They decided to stop finasteride again, questioning if maintaining hair was worth the negative impact on their well-being.