I’ve heard quite a few stories claiming that generic finasteride is not as effective as Propecia.

Hi Dr. Rassman. I’ve heard quite a few stories claiming that generic finasteride is not as effective as Propecia. Do you prescribe both, and if so have you noticed a difference in your patients responses?

Some patients have reported reduced effectiveness when they switch from propecia to the genetics but there are a few manufacturers of the generics and I have not kept a record of which is which.