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Pill organizers and cutters can help with taking medication regularly but may affect the medication's effectiveness and safety.
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research The Nocebo Effect: A Clinician's Guide
Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in patients even without active treatment, and managing this nocebo effect involves better communication and patient-clinician relationships.
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Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.
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Hair transplantation is a treatment for hair loss mainly caused by genetics, with various techniques and potential complications, and results visible after 8-12 months.
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There are various effective hormone treatments for puberty induction in boys and girls with hypogonadism, and starting treatment early is important.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity My doctor prescribed me Finasteride 5mg Daily. Is the dosage too high?
A user was prescribed 5mg of Finasteride daily for hair loss, which is a higher dose typically used for prostate issues. Many suggest using a pill cutter to reduce the dose to 1mg or less per day, as it is more cost-effective and equally effective for hair loss.
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A user started taking 1mg finasteride for hair loss and plans to follow a thrice-weekly dosing schedule recommended by two doctors. They previously used saw palmetto without issues and are hopeful finasteride won't cause sexual side effects.
community [34m] I've got AMAZING results with a daily 1/4 of a Finasteride pill, nothing else. 6 months' progress.
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User shared progress pictures after 7 months of using 0.25mg finasteride daily and 1ml minoxidil twice daily, reporting no side effects and being thrilled with the results. Other users discussed the effectiveness of lower doses and the psychological impact of potential side effects.