Hello, I have been using propecia for about 10 months. The last two months I took only half of the pill, because i had more headaches, testicle and stomach pains, dizziness and lower sex drive. My hair loss has stopped and i dont see any loss when i pull my hair. My question is how will this half pill effect on my hairloss? Should i expect the same results or can my situation worsen badly? And can propecia, if i take it for a long time, really stop balding or does it only slow the process (for how many years for example)? thanks
Taking half pill of Propecia is reported to be about 70% effective as taking a full dose of Propecia. I cannot tell you how taking half a pill will change your hair loss/gain, but it is certainly better than not taking at all. In your particular case, it seems to be a good compromise, although some of your complaints should not be caused by this drug.
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I’ve been debating on splitting my dosage in half because of sides as well. Currently, I’m splitting generic 5mg tablets in quarters, giving me 1.25mg. Sides include lack in interest in sex, brain fog, and most notably, depression.
I’ll report and let anyone know if it works!