I started taking Propecia when the drug first hit the market. There was some early hairloss when I started the medication. I stayed on it faithfully for about 14 years and last year I decided I did not need it anymore and would try to be off of it. I had no side effects, but I wanted to be free of taking drugs. About 1 month later, the hair loss started and got really bad by the third month. I am not sure why I did not go back on the medication, but I was scared. My hair loss was worse than when I started on the drug.
After almost a year I made the decision to go back on the drug and saw the hair loss stop again and some hair started to grow back. Will I get it all back?
As you were off the drug for almost a year, I would not be surprised to see little regrowth. Only time will tell, and this time stay on the drug as it is a lifetime commitment.
I hope the person asking the question can grow the hair back that they lost. By the way after stopping the drug, did they notice any side effects that reversed ? Similarly did they notice any changes in mood or other psychological aspects compared to when they were on the drug ?
Yes best of luck. This sadly shows that propecia is useful but pretty much a lifetime option unless you reach your 60s with stabilised pattern or something new comes out.
Stay on it people.