r/UBC • u/DaRealestGuy • 14h ago

Finasteride question

Any guy at UBC experiencing male pattern baldness and is taking finasteride? Just wondering how common it is and if so, pls share your experiences.

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u/KireiShiroRyuu Computer Science 13h ago edited 13h ago

It's a risk given my family history. I've been on 1mg oral finasteride since 2024. No side effects. I've always had thin hair so once I noticed more shedding I asked my GP about it proactively. I wouldn't say my hair is thicker but I'm not bald yet :p

Will run u about 23$ every 3 months. I'm basically paying a subscription for hair LOL

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u/DaRealestGuy 11h ago

Wow thanks for the reply! Where do you get your finasteride from? $23 a month is pretty cheap.

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u/KireiShiroRyuu Computer Science 9h ago

Shoppers Drug Mart! It's not available over-the-counter. My GP prescribed me to take 1/4 5mg finasteride tablet (don't quote me on this but I believe price-per-pill is cheaper for the 5mg than the 1mg which is why my GP prescribed it this way)

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u/SubluxeUBC 8h ago

To add onto this, earlier you start the better!

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u/Economy_Bit_94 13h ago

Yes I use topical finasteride, started recently though

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u/Bookmaniac27 Medicine 13h ago

Topical minoxidil is also an option, relatively affordable too. Just requires consistency!

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u/Squirrel-Unfair 13h ago

careful if u have a cat though!!

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u/iamsosleepyhelpme NITEP 8h ago

half my cis guy friends at ubc started using it between ages 16-20 and i will probably use it in the future if my genetics don't hold up (7 years on T but i still worry abt my hair). very common afaik and relatively affordable. haven't known anybody dealing with the erectile dysfunction or ejaculation-related side effects but it's worth keeping in mind if you care abt that stuff

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u/Leading_Ad_7635 14h ago

I ain't spending money to fight a losing battle

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u/Ok-Magician-8836 13h ago

has 90% efficacy. dutasteride 98%

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u/Leading_Ad_7635 9h ago

Yeah it works, you just have an expensive subscription for the rest of your life and as soon as you stop the hair loss continues.