What is finasteride?
Finasteride, known by the brand name Propecia, is a medicine used to treat hair loss in men. It is available in 1 mg tablets and is taken by mouth.
How does finasteride work?
Hair loss in men is caused by dihydrotestosterone (DHT). A hormone that is present in the scalp and damages the hair follicles. DHT disrupts the hair growth cycle, causing hair to shorten, fall out more easily and grow back more difficultly. Finasteride works by reducing DHT production by 70%, stopping hair loss in 80% of men.
Finasteride for hair loss
The effectiveness of finasteride for treating hair loss ranges from 70% to 99%. This means it complete stops hair loss in 70% to 99% of men.
Finasteride for hair regrowth
Studies show that in 44% to 66% of men, the hair density increases. This is because finasteride positively influences the hair growth cycle and extends the growth phase (time that hair grows). However, finasteride does not bring dead hair follicles back to life! Finasteride maintains your current hairline, and it has no effect on hair that has already been lost.
What dose of finasteride is most effective?
The optimal dose is 1 mg. Research shows that a 5 mg dose reduces DHT by 67.6%, while a 1 mg dose reduces DHT by 68.5%. So taking a higher amount of finasteride does not provide any additional benefits.
What is the best time to take finasteride?
There is no best time. Finasteride can be taken at any time of the day. So you choose the time - morning, afternoon or evening - but make sure you are consistent.
Is finasteride safe for long-term use?
Yes. This has been confirmed by studies of 5 and 10 years - in which finasteride stopped hair loss in 70%, 84% and 99% of men. The efficacy of finasteride is high, and side effects are rare. And unlike other medications, finasteride's efficacy remains the same over the years.
How long does finasteride stay in your blood?
Finasteride has a half-life of 4-7 hours, the time it takes for the concentration to halve. In general, we consider a drug to be eliminated after 5 half-lives. This means that it can take up to 35 hours to eliminate a 1 mg dose.
How long will it take before I lose hair again once I stop finasteride?
Research shows that the DHT curve returns to baseline (the original level) within 14 days. So it takes a maximum of 14 days for the hair loss process to resume.
What are the side effects of finasteride?
A data analysis of 9 different studies, with a total of 3751 participants, showed the net risk of side effects to be 2.26%. The most common side effect is decreased libido. However, not all side effects are negative; finasteride, for example, reduces the risk of prostate cancer by 30%.
Can you buy finasteride without a prescription?
No, you need a doctor's prescription for finasteride. Don't have one? Then that doesn't have to be a problem. Our doctors will write one for you if necessary.
How do I get finasteride? Where can I buy finasteride?
You can buy finasteride from our website. Simply buy finasteride online. When ordering, you will be asked to complete an online consultation (questionnaire). The consultation consists of 8 questions asking you about your weight, height and whether you are allergic to finasteride. It is important that you fill in the questions truthfully. De antwoorden worden gebruikt door de arts om een e-recept uit te schrijven. This is the only way we keep remote medical care safe.
How can I pay for finasteride?
You can pay with us by Credit Card. Dutch customers can also pay with iDEAL.
How much does finasteride cost?
Finasteride is available from us from €16.66 for 28 tablets of 1 mg.
This image is for displaying purpose only 
