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Is 5mg Of Finasteride The Highest Dosage For Male Pattern Baldness?

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Question : I am asking if ministering comes in a larger dose than 5mg?? It doesn't seem to be working in fact it seems the problems going in reverse!!
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (13 minutes later)
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Finasteride is used as treatment for male pattern baldness (MPB). It is only marginally effective. Generally, around a third of men will notice benefit after half a year of treatment, and this benefit is only sustained by continuing to take the drug. If your variety of MPB retains hair at the top but not at the sides, a rarer variant, finasteride has not been shown to be successful. To answer your question directly, 5mg is the maximum dose.

How long have you been taking finasteride? Have you tried any other medications or products?

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Am taking this medication for erectile and bladder problems
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (9 minutes later)
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In that case, let me alter my answer.

Finasteride is also used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Its intent is to help promote the flow of urine through an enlarged and thus narrower prostate. It does not affect the bladder directly, nor does it affect the ability to obtain or maintain an erection. Typically, the best effects are seen after 6 months of therapy. The maximum dose is 5mg daily. How long have you been taking it?

If you are having erectile difficulty, finasteride will not help this. I'd need to see a list of your other medications to see if these are negatively affecting you. We also need to discuss if your erectile difficulty only happens when you are having sex as this influences treatment.

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Is 5mg Of Finasteride The Highest Dosage For Male Pattern Baldness?

Brief Answer: Consultation Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question. I will be happy to help you! Finasteride is used as treatment for male pattern baldness (MPB). It is only marginally effective. Generally, around a third of men will notice benefit after half a year of treatment, and this benefit is only sustained by continuing to take the drug. If your variety of MPB retains hair at the top but not at the sides, a rarer variant, finasteride has not been shown to be successful. To answer your question directly, 5mg is the maximum dose. How long have you been taking finasteride? Have you tried any other medications or products? For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or private therapy from an XXXXXXX psychiatrist, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this unique link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers