Not using finasteride or minoxidil, what else is reasonably effective?

hairwayorthehighway · May 29, 2009

Well, the low-down is Minoxidil gives me palpitations, irritation and shocks across the body so I have stopped using that.

I don't really want to go on Finasteride due to personal health reasons and my doctor warned me against it.

I do use Nizoral but I know that alone can't do much. What could I use to block DHT as maintaining is my immediate goal. Is spironolactone any good; what are the sides?

I have Finscar arriving, but I don't want to mess around with it if it could exacerbate other issues I already have.

hairwayorthehighway · May 30, 2009

bump (apologies)

Fundi · May 30, 2009

spironolactone can help you keep what you have. Sides are very very very rarely reported.

hairwayorthehighway · May 30, 2009

Fundi said:
spironolactone can help you keep what you have. Sides are very very very rarely reported.

Thanks

I've seen it advertised on this website, but is it more expensive than minoxidil in terms of how long each unit costs and lasts? There are also 2 types aren't there? Which one is better?