Finasteride 5 mg

Dragon Pharma Finasteride: The Ultimate Defense Against Steroid-Related Hair Loss

For bodybuilders and athletes in the USA, the pursuit of a powerful physique can sometimes come with an unwanted side effect: accelerated hair loss. Highly androgenic steroids like Testabol 400, Trenbolone 100, and Anadrol Inj 50 can dramatically speed up male pattern baldness in genetically predisposed individuals. Dragon Pharma Finasteride is the most powerful and scientifically-proven oral medication to prevent this hair loss. By targeting the root cause of androgen-related hair thinning, Finasteride allows you to pursue your performance goals while safeguarding one of your most visible attributes—a full, healthy head of hair.

Effects of Finasteride

Finasteride works by specifically inhibiting the Type II 5-alpha-reductase enzyme. This enzyme is responsible for converting testosterone into its much more potent androgen, dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It is DHT, not testosterone itself, that binds to receptors in hair follicles on the scalp, causing them to miniaturize and eventually stop producing hair. The effects of Finasteride are both preventive and restorative:

• Dramatic Reduction in Scalp DHT: Finasteride can reduce DHT levels in the scalp by up to 60-70%. This directly halts the primary hormonal mechanism that causes follicle miniaturization in male pattern baldness.
• Prevention of Further Hair Loss: For the vast majority of users, Finasteride is highly effective at stopping the progression of hair loss. It preserves your existing hairline and density, preventing further thinning.
• Stimulation of New Hair Growth: Many users experience regrowth, particularly in the crown (vertex) of the scalp. By removing the damaging influence of DHT, weakened follicles can recover and re-enter the growth phase, leading to thicker, healthier hair.
• Long-Term Hair Preservation: Finasteride is a long-term solution. With consistent use, it can maintain your hair for decades, effectively pausing the genetic clock on male pattern baldness.

As documented by the National Library of Medicine, Finasteride is a competitive inhibitor of Type II 5-alpha-reductase that effectively reduces serum and scalp DHT levels, which is the basis for its use in treating androgenetic alopecia.

Proper Dosage and Administration

Finasteride dosing is straightforward, but it requires long-term consistency to be effective. The 5mg tablet from Dragon Pharma is designed to be split for precise, cost-effective dosing.

• Standard Hair Loss Dose: 1mg per day. This is the clinically approved and most common dose for treating male pattern baldness. The Dragon Pharma 5mg tablet can be easily split into quarters (1.25mg) or fifths (1mg) to achieve this dose economically.
• Prostate Health Dose (Original Use): 5mg per day. This higher dose is used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) but offers no additional benefit for hair loss and significantly increases the risk of side effects.
• Alternative Dosing Schedules: Some users find that 1mg every other day or even 1mg three times per week (e.g., Monday, Wednesday, Friday) is sufficient to maintain low DHT levels with a potentially reduced side effect profile, though daily dosing is most proven.

Critical Advice: Patience and consistency are absolutely key. Hair growth cycles are slow. It typically takes 3-6 months to notice a reduction in shedding and 6-12 months to see visible improvements in hair density and regrowth. Any gains will be lost if the medication is discontinued, as DHT levels will return to baseline and hair loss will resume.

Using Finasteride On and Off Cycle

Finasteride can be used as a standalone treatment for genetic hair loss or, more critically, as a protective agent during specific types of anabolic steroid cycles.

As a Standalone Hair Loss Treatment: For individuals not using steroids but experiencing male pattern baldness, 1mg of Finasteride daily is the standard, effective long-term protocol.

As Part of a Comprehensive On-Cycle Hair Protocol: This is where Dragon Pharma Finasteride becomes an essential safeguard. Its effectiveness depends entirely on the compounds being used in your cycle.

When Finasteride is Effective (Testosterone-Based Cycles): Finasteride is highly effective when using testosterone and any of its esters (e.g., Enantat 250, Cypionat 250, Sustanon 270). Since these compounds aromatize and convert to DHT, Finasteride will significantly reduce the hair loss associated with them.

When Finasteride is USELESS or even COUNTERPRODUCTIVE:

DO NOT USE Finasteride with the following compounds:

• All DHT-Derivatives: Compounds like Masteron 100, Winstrol 10, Primobolan 100, and Anavar 10 are already structurally similar to DHT. Finasteride cannot block their direct binding to hair follicle receptors and may actually worsen hair loss by creating a more androgenic environment.
• Non-Aromatizing, Non-DHT Compounds: Trenbolone 100 and Deca 300 do not convert to DHT, so Finasteride offers no protection and is unnecessary.

Sample Hair Protection Stacks with Dragon Pharma Products:

• The Foundation Stack (For Testosterone Cycles): Finasteride (1mg/day) + Minoxidil 10 (2.5-5mg/day). This is the gold standard. Finasteride systemically reduces DHT, while oral Minoxidil stimulates blood flow and hair growth.
• The Aggressive On-Cycle Defense (Testosterone + Mild Compounds): A cycle of Testo Blend 350 + Equipoise (EQ 300) can be well-protected with Finasteride (1mg/day) to handle the testosterone-derived DHT.
• Post-Cycle Shed Recovery: After a cycle, you can continue your Finasteride protocol. Stacking it with L-Carnitine 500 may provide additional support for overall hair health and energy metabolism during recovery.

Synergistic Dragon Pharma Products for Hair and Health

A comprehensive approach to hair preservation often involves more than just one product.

• Oral Minoxidil: The most powerful synergistic partner. While Finasteride attacks the hormonal cause of hair loss, Minoxidil acts as a growth stimulant. Using them together provides a dual-action defense.
• Post-Cycle Therapy (PCT): After your cycle, a proper PCT with Enclomiphene and Nolvadex is essential for hormonal recovery. You can and should continue your Finasteride protocol throughout PCT and beyond.
• Overall Wellness: Products like L-Carnitine 500 can support energy metabolism, which is beneficial during intense training and recovery periods.
• Libido Support: If you experience sexual side effects from Finasteride, some users find Cialis can help by improving blood flow, though it does not directly counteract the hormonal mechanism.

Possible Side Effects and Management

Finasteride is generally well-tolerated, but it is a potent hormonal drug and carries the risk of side effects, which are often dose-dependent.

• Sexual Side Effects (Post-Finasteride Syndrome): This is the most discussed and concerning category of side effects. They occur in a small percentage of users and may include:
  • Decreased libido
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Reduced semen volume
  • These sides usually subside upon discontinuation, but in a very small subset of users, they may persist (Post-Finasteride Syndrome).
• Gynecomastia: By reducing DHT (an anti-estrogen), the relative balance of estrogen in the body can increase, potentially leading to the development of breast tissue. This is why having an AI like Arimidex on hand during a testosterone cycle is still important.
• Depression and Brain Fog: Some users report mood-related side effects, potentially linked to the alteration of neurosteroids in the brain.
• Initial Shedding: In the first 1-3 months, you may experience a temporary increase in hair shedding. This is a positive sign that the medication is working, as it synchronizes hair follicles to shift from the resting phase to the growth phase.

By choosing Dragon Pharma, you are selecting a product from a reputable laboratory, ensuring you receive a genuine and accurately dosed tablet, which is crucial for a medication that requires long-term, consistent use.

Finasteride Profile

Name: Finasteride
Drug Class: 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor
Other common names and terms: Propecia, Proscar, 'Fina'
Active Life: Approximately 6-8 hours (but effect on DHT lasts 24+ hours)
Detection Time: Not typically tested for in sports.
Chemical Structure: N-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-oxo-4-aza-5α-androst-1-ene-17β-carboxamide
Common Doses: 1mg (for hair loss), 5mg (for prostate health)
Blood pressure: No significant direct effect.
Acne: Can reduce androgenic acne by lowering DHT.
Water retention: Does not cause water retention.
Aromatisation: Does not aromatize.
Liver toxicity: Rare, but cases of liver toxicity have been reported.
Decrease HPTA function: No, it does not suppress the HPTA.