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How Long Does it Take For Propecia To Work?
Category: Non Surgical Treatments , Propecia (Finasteride)When i start taking Propecia, how long until it takes effect? Does it take a few weeks in your system before it starts blocking DHT or is it immediate? Thanks.
Thank you for your inquiry.
Finasteride (marketed as Propecia) starts to work right away however, it might take up to 3 months to see less hair loss. In order to see any visual effects such as the thickening and strengthening of miniaturized hairs, it takes up to 6-12 months.
Please understand that you may experience additional shedding over the first couple months. This is actually normal and an indication that the hair loss medication is working.
Bill – aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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October 27th, 2009 at 2:09 am
I started taking propecia May 27th and its October 27th so for five months total. I still have slight hair loss continuing at the same rate as when I started. Should I be worried that I am one of the few it will not work for? I know you cannot give me a definite answer due to everyone being different but can you give me an educated guess from your knowledge? Thank you.
October 28th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Warren,
It’s recommended that you take Propecia for at least a year before evaluating the effectiveness of the results. Unless you are experiencing side effects or have been advised to stop taking it by a doctor, in my opinion, take Propecia for at least a year before determining whether or not it’s successfully treating your hair loss.
Best wishes,
Bill Seemiller (Falceros)
Associate Publisher/Editor