Finasteride: Microdose it (None to low side effects)

[Black Beard]

0.2 mg finasteride is virtually as effective as 1 and 5 mg daily.


Like Aromasin, finasteride is actually a STEROID hormone.

Also like an aromatase inhibitor, this 5-alpha reductase inhibitor can be therapeutic or toxic on a dose dependent basis.

Example:

You have gyno developing, weaker erections , moodiness and water retention; You take 1 mg adex per week, you feel like awesome and no side effects. Up that dosage to 1 mg DAILY, now you feel like shit and worse than before the AI; weaker erection, bad mood, joint pain and low libido.

Similar phenomenon with finasteride. Many men will not tolerate 1 mg daily without side effects. You want the therapeutic effect (stop/reverse hair loss) without the side effects.


As with arimidex/letrozole/etc, finasteride, an enzyme inhibitor, has a sweet spot therapeutic dosage that varies between individuals.

As little as 0.25 mg MWF or daily finasteride can stop and reverse hair loss with little to no side effects in most men, especially if started as early as possible. (Side effects can be further mitigated by playing with timing; morning vs evening, one can often "sleep through the side effects)

The effects of finasteride on scalp skin and serum androgen levels in men with androgenetic alopecia - PubMed

In this study, doses of finasteride as low as 0.2 mg per day maximally decreased both scalp skin and serum DHT levels. These data support the rationale used to conduct clinical trials in men with male pattern hair loss at doses of finasteride between 0.2 and 5 mg.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Clinical dose ranging studies with finasteride, a type 2 5alpha-reductase inhibitor, in men with male pattern hair loss - PubMed

Finasteride 1 mg/day is the optimal dose for the treatment of men with male pattern hair loss and was subsequently identified for further clinical development.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

"Sola dosis facit venenum" Paracelsus ( "The dose makes the poison" )

 

[juggy38]

Does those mini doses help an angry prostate? Or do we need more?

 

[juggy38]

What if you have slick spots (bald AF) ? Game over?

 

[Black Beard]

Does those mini doses help an angry prostate? Or do we need more?

Yeah, it will, but full prostate relief can take 6 months.


Slick bald spots will require oral minox and absolutely not over.

 

[bigzzz]

Oral minoxidil, didn’t even knew it excisted lol.

 

[bigzzz]

Oral minoxidil, didn’t even knew it excisted lol.

Any idea where to get this in europe?

 

[bigzzz]

Also, what’s your take on finasteride hindering gains?

Thought Iian vailliere quit finasteride and noticed more growth.

 

[Maelstrom]

Any idea where to get this in europe?

AllDayChemist

 

[Love_to_Bodybuild]

Can try again. In recent experience and could be incorrect, it seemed more hair miniaturized on low dose finasteride then a full 1 mgs. Can try again.

 

[thethinker48]

I had no bad side effects from 1 mg everyday aside from high E2 on TRT due to lack of 5 alpha reductase activity

Currently trying 1 mg EOD and will rerun bloods

 

[Love_to_Bodybuild]

Anyone find that the "testosterone aggression" isn't there with test ,finasteride?

Even test fina and eq?

Do you think more than likely, for some people, it's dht that is involved in aggression, not testosterone?

 

[hawkmoon]

I have been trying this for about a month - low dose fina and minox - and no sides here. Too early for benefits, but I'm patient. Historically finasteride and I don't get along so I'm happy to report no problems.

 

[Hammer4]

I'm about to order some finasteride. 500 test 6mg aromasin daily and 1mg of fina on shot days - twice a week. Currently 350 test and a little asin

 

[Love_to_Bodybuild]

I had no bad side effects from 1 mg everyday aside from high E2 on TRT due to lack of 5 alpha reductase activity

Currently trying 1 mg EOD and will rerun bloods

are you sure the e2 didnt need to be a lc/ms/ms sensitive test because I had an e2 reading come back in iver 1000 range , 2016, on trt. Told Doc about lc/msms estradiol test and e2 read exactly in range

 

[Doitagain]

I have been trying this for about a month - low dose fina and minox - and no sides here. Too early for benefits, but I'm patient. Historically finasteride and I don't get along so I'm happy to report no problems.

How low is the minox?

 

[Love_to_Bodybuild]

are you sure the e2 didnt need to be a lc/ms/ms sensitive test because I had an e2 reading come back in iver 1000 range , 2016, on trt. Told Doc about lc/msms estradiol test and e2 read exactly in range

Forgot to add he ordered the test ASAP, came back in a week or less and e2 right in range.

 

[bigzzz]

Just ordered some oral minox from Thailand lol, sketchy AF but we will see. Will be going to run that for sure.

Jot sure yet about the Finasteride as it seems to hinder gains. Not sure if that happens with such a low dose(0.25mg ed) tho.

 

[hawkmoon]

How low is the minox?

1.25 - half a 2.5mg tab.

 

[Doitagain]

1.25 - half a 2.5mg tab.

No eye bags at that dose?

 

[carbs]

This dosage would defo be the way to go, especially if starting this stuff.

1mg for years absolutely killed my ability to get erections and turned my cum to water. Maybe even shrunk my cock.

Keeps your hair thick though.

Ild rather be able to get boners.