Hair Loss & Hormone Meds
Finasteride (Propecia/Proscar)
Street names: Propecia, Proscar, Finax, Finpecia
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Stops and partially reverses male-pattern hair loss (DHT reduction ~65%)
- Shrinks enlarged prostate
⚠Key risks
- Post-finasteride syndrome reports — persistent sexual dysfunction, depression, brain fog in a subset of users (debated but documented)
- Must be taken daily; gains reverse within a year of stopping
- Depression warnings on labels in several countries
- Women who are pregnant must not touch crushed tablets (birth defects)
✚Overdose signs
- No acute overdose
- Allergic reaction (rash, swelling)
📋Quick facts
Also known asPropecia, Proscar, Finax, Finpecia
CategoryHair Loss & Hormone Meds
Schedule / classRx-only — not controlled
Appearance1 mg (hair) and 5 mg (prostate) white tablets; film-coated brands
Street price~$0.30–$2 per tablet (generics cheap); grey-market 'research' versions unverified
Legal statusRx-only; huge grey-generic market
Last updated2026-09-16
Sources: FDA, EMA, NHS
Category comparison — Hair Loss & Hormone Meds
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finasteride (Propecia/Proscar) | Rx-only — not controlled | Post-finasteride syndrome reports — persistent sexual dysfunction, depression, brain fog in a subset of users (debated but documented); Must be taken daily; gains reverse within a year of stopping | ~$0.30–$2 per tablet |
| Dutasteride (Avodart) | Rx-only — not controlled | Same post-finasteride-spectrum concerns, potentially stronger (broader 5-alpha-reduction blockade); Long half-life — weeks to clear; sides persist longer if they occur | ~$0.40–$2 per capsule grey-market generics |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
RxBrand names on the grey market
These brands are sold as this compound. Same molecule, different label and supply chain — quality varies enormously between them.
FinasterideFinaloFinastFinaxFincarFinpeciaFinrest
?Frequently asked questions
What does Finasteride (Propecia/Proscar) look like?
1 mg (hair) and 5 mg (prostate) white tablets; film-coated brands
What are the signs of a Finasteride (Propecia/Proscar) overdose?
No acute overdose; Allergic reaction (rash, swelling) Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Post-finasteride syndrome reports — persistent sexual dysfunction, depression, brain fog in a subset of users (debated but documented) Dependence can develop with regular use.