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[Topic Discussion] How to prevent side effects of hair loss drugs

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Hair loss drugs (5α-reducing enzyme inhibitors such as pinasteride and dutasteride) are the most reliable ways to treat hair loss by blocking dihydrotestosterone (DHT) hormones, but many people hesitate to start due to concerns about side effects such as decreased sexual function, fatigue, brain fog (a symptom of a dull head), and breast enlargement.

The possibility of side effects of hair loss drugs is low, about 1-2%, but we will summarize practical ways to prevent and safely cope with this.

1. Precise dosage and cycle control (doctor consultation required)
Side effects are often proportional to the drug concentration and sensitivity in the body. If you show signs of side effects or want to prevent them, it is better to consult a doctor to control the exposure finely rather than taking the medicine without intention.

Dose down: Instead of taking 1 mg of pinasteride daily, there is a way to reduce it to half a grain (0.5 mg). Studies have shown that even taking only 0.5mg can reduce the frequency of side effects without significantly different from the DHT blocking effect of taking 1mg.

Increasing the cycle: It is a method of lowering the accumulation of drugs in the body by increasing the interval between daily medications once every two days or three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday).

2. Blocking the Nocebo Effect
The most unique thing about the side effects of hair loss drugs is that psychological factors have a tremendous impact. In fact, about 1% of sexual function side effects were reported in the clinical trial even in the group who took fake drugs (plasivo) without drug ingredients.

Precautionary measure: The anxiety that "their sexual function will drop unconditionally" can actually decrease the sexual function by releasing stress hormones (cortisol). The probability of side effects is only 1-2%, and the best prevention method is to have a comfortable mindset of "If you have a problem, you can come back whenever you quit taking the drug."

3. Basic health care and supplementation of zinc and arginine
Hair loss drugs do not reduce male hormones (testosterone) itself. However, when the hormonal metabolic balance changes slightly, if your physical strength or metabolic ability is poor, you can feel the side effects more sensitively.

Improving blood flow and metabolism: Regular aerobic and lower body strength exercises (such as squats) help the scalp as well as the whole body blood circulation, naturally preventing sexual function and fatigue loss.

Nutritional Synergy: Taking Zinc, which helps to secrete testosterone and boost sperm vitality, L-arginine, which helps to expand blood vessels, and macana lecithin, which helps to recover from fatigue, can help offset side effects.

4. Step-by-step process in the event of a side effect
If you experience side effects while taking medicine, it is recommended to respond calmly in the order of the following steps.

[Step 1: Watch for 1-2 months] It may be a temporary symptom of early hormone adaptation period in ➔ (most common)
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[Step 2: Change prescription] If the ➔ effect persists, adjust the dose or change the ingredients after consulting with a doctor (Pina ↔ Dutta)
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[Step 3: Change the medication you apply] If you don't use ➔ or mouthwash, use Finasteride or Minoxidil

**Caution: Check liver function and depression
Hair loss drugs are metabolized in the liver, so if you usually have chronic fatigue or decreased liver function, the side effects can be stronger. In addition, if very rarely the depression or brain fog caused by hormonal changes persists, you should consult your prescription doctor immediately to consider stopping taking it.

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