I think you've just got to weigh up how much your hair means to you. I was one of those people that swore I would never ever touch the stuff due to people fear mongering - same with minoxidil, but ive now been taking it for over a year and I wish I started it sooner. I started at .5mg and a month ago I switched up to 1mg a day just to see what happens. The only side effect I have is watery jizz, but its not consistent. No other sides whatso ever. Im not doubting that it screws some people up, but overall you dont really have alot of choices when it comes to dht blockers with a proven track record.