Propecia vs. Rogaine

WRXVII · 09-26-2002, 02:36 AM

I got a friend at work debating over which route to go between Propecia and Rogaine. Anyone has any idea on how effective they are and pros/cons?

Eric SS · 09-26-2002, 02:39 AM

Have him consult a doctor for all the pros and cons for his needs. Is the active ingredient the same?

Eric

PsychoDeli · 09-26-2002, 07:47 AM

I know this really strange person where i work that tried propecia. He said after taking it.. it felt like he was constantly being kicked in the crotch. I guess its a known side effect.. but all that pain down there seemes a little unneccessary for some hair. He said it was working tho.

edkwon · 09-26-2002, 07:56 AM

Rogaine aka minoxidil = a commonly used antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering) medication that was noticed to cause side effects of hair growth (not just the top of the head but it weird locations too) and so it got remarketed as a hair growth formula (results far from guaranteed and must not take if your blood pressure is on the low side)

Propecia aka finesteride = basically is a 'demasculinizing' medication that blocks the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that decreases production of testosteron hormones, thought to lead to and speed up the process of male pattern baldness. Bascially it doesn't grow hair, it just keeps your from losing it faster.

Ed

WRXVII · 09-26-2002, 01:02 PM

I guess combination of these two will work out better than one?

dahveed · 09-26-2002, 01:18 PM

Don't take propecia, its nasty isht, and growing back hair was discovered only as a side effect of this drug originally sold as a prostate medication.

It can cause impotence, so its not worth it. Trust me, my brother tried it, and he didn't grow any hair, and it took him months for the severe pain to cease.

In general, if you have a healthy prostate, don't do anything to it like take drugs that affect it. It might cause problems sooner rather than later.

Rogaine was rumored to make a person feel agitated and moody. I don't know anyone that ever took it.

I tried a natural product called NIOXIN, but it didn't work for me, and irritated my scalp.

There is another natural product called AVACOR out there, but I never tried it.

I just shaved my head when I decided I was through with slowly going bald at age 24.

BlackBeastie · 09-26-2002, 03:14 PM

Rogaine
affects blood pressure

Propecia - Impotence

WRXVII · 09-26-2002, 06:43 PM

Has anyone else tried Propecia? why is it a prescription medicine whereas Rogaine off the shelf medicine?

Anyone Propecia users want to comment ?

WRXVII · 09-26-2002, 06:45 PM

Propecia causes Impotence to everyone? is that mean you cannot have sex???

Jess · 09-26-2002, 07:12 PM

I would stay away from that crap if I was your friend... although I may be biased the other way since I shave my head completely because I like it that way!

Jess

Scoobie Newbie · 09-26-2002, 07:52 PM

Propecia doesn't give all guys impotence (trust me

) Nor does it cause back hair to grow uncontrollably. None to my knowledge. In majority of cases it is suppossed to stop hair loss and in some it does grow some back. Also propecia doesn't effect the widows peak but is effective in the patch on the back of the head.

WHTWRX · 09-26-2002, 08:15 PM

Should I ever start balding, I will just shave my head and get a tan.

dahveed · 09-27-2002, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Scoobie Newbie
Propecia doesn't give all guys impotence (trust me ) Nor does it cause back hair to grow uncontrollably. None to my knowledge. In majority of cases it is suppossed to stop hair loss and in some it does grow some back. Also propecia doesn't effect the widows peak but is effective in the patch on the back of the head.

Don't be throwing advice like that around, just cause your part of the 5-15% or whatever that are unaffected by it...

Do your research on finesteride...in larger doses than in propecia its labelled as a different drug for treatment of prostate issues...I'd rather go bald than mess with that...inform yourself...

Scoobie Newbie · 09-27-2002, 03:36 PM

Buddy asked for pros and cons and effectiveness. I listed my personal results and did my research by following the Propecia website and associated links.

Subayai WRX · 09-28-2002, 05:13 AM

I'm using propecia so from experience:

Downsides:
costs $60/month ($2/pill), not covered by healthcare
smaller prostate = less ejaculate, but not less sperm count
lowered libido

Upsides:
Last hair fell out 'bout a two months after I started taking it.
1 pill a day

Bottom line with Propecia is that it is a prostate treatment drug, used to reduce swelling and complications from prostate cancer. It actually is supposed to result in fewer or less severe prostate issues than those not taking it. After it kicked in I have never seen a hair go down the drain in a shower since. It is an insurance policy that the hair/look that you have today will last the rest of your life, and it definitely seems to be doing that.

The rogaine method is not a 100% guarantee. It works for a lareg number of men ~80%. It is very time consuming and a hassle to use (apply 2-3 times a day). Rogaine is not supposed to eliminate hair lose, but reduce it and allow for the re-growth of hair (which is almost always thinner that the original).

zabutter · 09-29-2002, 02:37 AM

I worked in a medical office. The reps GAVE away the stuff like candy. I can only tell you what I observed over the years. No, I never took either one. Both work and grow fuzz.in the areas they are meant to....Propecia on the crown and Rogaine on top (I believe). Once the patient stopped using them, the hair fell out...no more growth. In addition, some people get LDS(limp Dic* syndrome) from Propecia. So why take the chance to feel better and more confident but have the possibility of pulling out a softy.

I say, let DHT (hormone responsible for thinning and balding) do its thing. Chrome the dome. And I swear, chicks dig rubbing on it (phallic in nature).

WRXVII · 10-11-2002, 01:23 AM

That is scary! less ejaculate

$2/ pill? that's crazy.

Quote:

Originally posted by Subayai WRX
I'm using propecia so from experience:

Downsides:
costs $60/month ($2/pill), not covered by healthcare
smaller prostate = less ejaculate, but not less sperm count
lowered libido

Upsides:
Last hair fell out 'bout a two months after I started taking it.
1 pill a day

Bottom line with Propecia is that it is a prostate treatment drug, used to reduce swelling and complications from prostate cancer. It actually is supposed to result in fewer or less severe prostate issues than those not taking it. After it kicked in I have never seen a hair go down the drain in a shower since. It is an insurance policy that the hair/look that you have today will last the rest of your life, and it definitely seems to be doing that.

The rogaine method is not a 100% guarantee. It works for a lareg number of men ~80%. It is very time consuming and a hassle to use (apply 2-3 times a day). Rogaine is not supposed to eliminate hair lose, but reduce it and allow for the re-growth of hair (which is almost always thinner that the original).

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09-26-2002, 02:39 AM	#2
Eric SS Sooby Guru Member#: 1914 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: A lost soul in a fish bowl. Vehicle: 99' Camaro SS, 02' Mastercraft X9, 04 Denali	Have him consult a doctor for all the pros and cons for his needs. Is the active ingredient the same? Eric

09-26-2002, 07:47 AM	#3
PsychoDeli Scooby Newbie Member#: 23386 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2000 Sunfire SE Black	I know this really strange person where i work that tried propecia. He said after taking it.. it felt like he was constantly being kicked in the crotch. I guess its a known side effect.. but all that pain down there seemes a little unneccessary for some hair. He said it was working tho.

09-26-2002, 07:56 AM	#4
edkwon Scooby Specialist Member#: 453 Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: 小さい { Vehicle: 2007 korean car white	Rogaine aka minoxidil = a commonly used antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering) medication that was noticed to cause side effects of hair growth (not just the top of the head but it weird locations too) and so it got remarketed as a hair growth formula (results far from guaranteed and must not take if your blood pressure is on the low side) Propecia aka finesteride = basically is a 'demasculinizing' medication that blocks the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that decreases production of testosteron hormones, thought to lead to and speed up the process of male pattern baldness. Bascially it doesn't grow hair, it just keeps your from losing it faster. Ed

09-26-2002, 01:02 PM	#5
WRXVII Scooby Specialist Member#: 15854 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Upstate NY Vehicle: 2002 WRX VF34'd...	I guess combination of these two will work out better than one?

09-26-2002, 01:18 PM	#6
dahveed * Banned * Member#: 20950 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: You will find me at bars... Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sedan/Black 1968 BMW 2002 (project)	Don't take propecia, its nasty isht, and growing back hair was discovered only as a side effect of this drug originally sold as a prostate medication. It can cause impotence, so its not worth it. Trust me, my brother tried it, and he didn't grow any hair, and it took him months for the severe pain to cease. In general, if you have a healthy prostate, don't do anything to it like take drugs that affect it. It might cause problems sooner rather than later. Rogaine was rumored to make a person feel agitated and moody. I don't know anyone that ever took it. I tried a natural product called NIOXIN, but it didn't work for me, and irritated my scalp. There is another natural product called AVACOR out there, but I never tried it. I just shaved my head when I decided I was through with slowly going bald at age 24.

09-26-2002, 03:14 PM	#7
BlackBeastie Scooby Newbie Member#: 11846 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Moving to The City Vehicle: 08 Forester XT Sport	Rogaine affects blood pressure Propecia - Impotence

09-26-2002, 06:43 PM	#8
WRXVII Scooby Specialist Member#: 15854 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Upstate NY Vehicle: 2002 WRX VF34'd...	Has anyone else tried Propecia? why is it a prescription medicine whereas Rogaine off the shelf medicine? Anyone Propecia users want to comment ?

09-26-2002, 06:45 PM	#9
WRXVII Scooby Specialist Member#: 15854 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Upstate NY Vehicle: 2002 WRX VF34'd...	Propecia causes Impotence to everyone? is that mean you cannot have sex???

09-26-2002, 07:12 PM	#10
Jess Scooby Newbie Member#: 10612 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: St-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada. Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki XL-7 ...Forester XT soon!	I would stay away from that crap if I was your friend... although I may be biased the other way since I shave my head completely because I like it that way! Jess

09-26-2002, 07:52 PM	#11
Scoobie Newbie Scooby Specialist Member#: 4184 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bust the deal, face the wheel Vehicle: 2004 WRX, LAV 3, World Rally Blue,Moonroof	Propecia doesn't give all guys impotence (trust me ) Nor does it cause back hair to grow uncontrollably. None to my knowledge. In majority of cases it is suppossed to stop hair loss and in some it does grow some back. Also propecia doesn't effect the widows peak but is effective in the patch on the back of the head.

09-26-2002, 08:15 PM	#12
WHTWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 18571 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Pissed off in a dark corner. Vehicle: 2002 NRX Prepped WRX Aspen White	Should I ever start balding, I will just shave my head and get a tan.

09-27-2002, 03:36 PM	#14
Scoobie Newbie Scooby Specialist Member#: 4184 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bust the deal, face the wheel Vehicle: 2004 WRX, LAV 3, World Rally Blue,Moonroof	Buddy asked for pros and cons and effectiveness. I listed my personal results and did my research by following the Propecia website and associated links.

09-28-2002, 05:13 AM	#15
Subayai WRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 18589 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Las Virgenes Cyn, CA Vehicle: 2002 WRX, Formerly it was blue	I'm using propecia so from experience: Downsides: costs $60/month ($2/pill), not covered by healthcare smaller prostate = less ejaculate, but not less sperm count lowered libido Upsides: Last hair fell out 'bout a two months after I started taking it. 1 pill a day Bottom line with Propecia is that it is a prostate treatment drug, used to reduce swelling and complications from prostate cancer. It actually is supposed to result in fewer or less severe prostate issues than those not taking it. After it kicked in I have never seen a hair go down the drain in a shower since. It is an insurance policy that the hair/look that you have today will last the rest of your life, and it definitely seems to be doing that. The rogaine method is not a 100% guarantee. It works for a lareg number of men ~80%. It is very time consuming and a hassle to use (apply 2-3 times a day). Rogaine is not supposed to eliminate hair lose, but reduce it and allow for the re-growth of hair (which is almost always thinner that the original).

09-29-2002, 02:37 AM	#16
zabutter Scooby Specialist Member#: 10057 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: WLA Vehicle: MY02 TS w/ leather AW w/ full tint:4eat	I worked in a medical office. The reps GAVE away the stuff like candy. I can only tell you what I observed over the years. No, I never took either one. Both work and grow fuzz.in the areas they are meant to....Propecia on the crown and Rogaine on top (I believe). Once the patient stopped using them, the hair fell out...no more growth. In addition, some people get LDS(limp Dic* syndrome) from Propecia. So why take the chance to feel better and more confident but have the possibility of pulling out a softy. I say, let DHT (hormone responsible for thinning and balding) do its thing. Chrome the dome. And I swear, chicks dig rubbing on it (phallic in nature).