Finasteride can be a wonderful medication for treating hair loss. In my practice I have seen no substantial difference in the amount of hair retained by patients that have switched to FDA approved generic Finasteride as compared to those that decided to stay on the Merck brand Propecia over the last year. As a consumer, you should be aware of the benefits, the risks, and what we do at Rosanelli Medical Associates to enhance your use of the medication. As always, with all drugs, one should always weigh the benefits vs. the risk of taking any medication or supplement in their personal life.*
At Rosanelli Medical Associates we recommend several ways to reduce these risks and to continue to keep the benefits of Finasteride. We have for over four years used what we call our “Rosanelli Slow Protocol”. This allows patients to start Finasteride on a limited “low dose” basis. If at any point in the first month the patient experiences side effects we discontinue Finasteride. If side effects occur with any other dose we can adjust the patient to a lower dose.
Because Finasteride binds to the Type II 5-alpha–reductase for half-life of approximately thirty days, even on low doses results can be achieved. After 6 months we have the patient come in for a recheck and depending on results, side effects, and patient desire, we can stay at the current dosage or adjust it as necessary. At RMA our goal is to provide excellent, caring, personalized service to maximize results and reduce the chance of negative side effects.
With our current regime, patients can expect to pay approximately $195 ($16/month) for the first year of treatment on Finasteride and about $212 ($18/month) for subsequent years. This includes all medical visits, exams and medication costs. Call us at 1-800-743-4247 or email if you are interested in setting up an appointment with Dr. Rosanelli to see if you are a candidate for his “Slow Protocol.”
*Finasteride (5 mg-Proscar) was approved by the FDA for benign prostatic hypertrophy in 1992. Generic 5 mg Finasteride has been available for almost 10 years. In 1997, Finasteride (Propecia) was approved for male pattern hairloss. The recommended dosage is one milligram (1 mg.) on a daily basis. Generic Finasteride 1 mg was approved in November of 2013. It is notable that Finasteride has also been implicated in “post Finasteride syndrome” (PFS). This syndrome can be characterized by psychological, sexual, hormonal and neurological side effects that some claim may persist even after Finasteride use has been discontinued.
At Rosanelli Medical Associates we recommend several ways to reduce these risks and to continue to keep the benefits of Finasteride. We have for over four years used what we call our “Rosanelli Slow Protocol”. This allows patients to start Finasteride on a limited “low dose” basis. If at any point in the first month the patient experiences side effects we discontinue Finasteride. If side effects occur with any other dose we can adjust the patient to a lower dose.
Because Finasteride binds to the Type II 5-alpha–reductase for half-life of approximately thirty days, even on low doses results can be achieved. After 6 months we have the patient come in for a recheck and depending on results, side effects, and patient desire, we can stay at the current dosage or adjust it as necessary. At RMA our goal is to provide excellent, caring, personalized service to maximize results and reduce the chance of negative side effects.
With our current regime, patients can expect to pay approximately $195 ($16/month) for the first year of treatment on Finasteride and about $212 ($18/month) for subsequent years. This includes all medical visits, exams and medication costs. Call us at 1-800-743-4247 or email if you are interested in setting up an appointment with Dr. Rosanelli to see if you are a candidate for his “Slow Protocol.”
*Finasteride (5 mg-Proscar) was approved by the FDA for benign prostatic hypertrophy in 1992. Generic 5 mg Finasteride has been available for almost 10 years. In 1997, Finasteride (Propecia) was approved for male pattern hairloss. The recommended dosage is one milligram (1 mg.) on a daily basis. Generic Finasteride 1 mg was approved in November of 2013. It is notable that Finasteride has also been implicated in “post Finasteride syndrome” (PFS). This syndrome can be characterized by psychological, sexual, hormonal and neurological side effects that some claim may persist even after Finasteride use has been discontinued.
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