Cutting My Propecia Dose in Half Eliminated the Side Effects

Hi Dr,

I tried Propecia about 2 months ago and got sides (could not maintain full erection during sex after a week). I stopped for a month and have now take .5 propecia for the past 2 weeks with no problems. I am 25 and have a bald spot in the back forming with diffuse thinning down the middle of my scalp.

What do you advise as my plan of action for re-growth, would you recommend me to up the full dose soon? Rogaine? Have you seen good results with adults my age range?

thanks for you help

If half the dose of Propecia works, you will get about 80% of the value of the drug, on average. That may be enough to accomplish your goals. You can try increasing the dosage up over time, but I really don’t want to give dosing recommendations for someone that isn’t my patient. This is a prescription medication, so you should go over your options with your physician.

You can try adding Rogaine to your routine, which is sold over-the-counter.