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Our streamlined process lets you go from online consultation to a finasteride prescription within minutes. Here’s how we deliver your prescription fast:

Choose your pharmacy

Select a local pharmacy where you’d like to receive your finasteride.

Same-day prescription pickup

You can pick your medicine from your chosen pharmacy the same-day.

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Our app provides real-time prescription tracking. You’ll get notified when the Finasteride Propecia prescriptions are ready.

How to Get a Finasteride Prescription Online?

Follow these three easy steps to get finasteride prescribed through Your Doctors Online:

1

Download our app

Create an account and provide a brief medical history. This helps our doctor understand your needs (e.g., how long you’ve noticed hair thinning, any treatments tried, etc.).

2

Consult with a licensed doctor

You’ll be connected to a board-certified doctor in your state or province. Chat with them via text, video, and audio. Share photos (for instance, of your scalp) if needed.

3

Get your finasteride prescription

If prescribed, the doctor will send a finasteride online prescription to the pharmacy of your choice.

Who is eligible to get Finasteride online?

Finasteride is a prescription medication, so you must meet the following criteria to be considered an appropriate candidate:

Finasteride dosage and strengths

Taking a higher dose than prescribed is not recommended. It won’t speed up hair growth and could worsen side effects.

Side effects of Finasteride

Side effects from Finasteride are rare, but can occur. Some of the reported ones include:

Large studies of over 4,000 men found persistent sexual dysfunction in just 0.8% after stopping finasteride. In rare cases, some men report longer-lasting Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS), which the FDA acknowledges without definitively proving causation.

Take following precautions on finasteride prescription

Here are a few recommendations that you should consider when starting your hair loss treatment with Finasteride:

  1. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle crushed or broken Finasteride tablets
  2. Store finasteride at room temperature, away from moisture and heat
  3. Caution is advised in individuals with liver disease, and dosage adjustments may be necessary
  4. You shouldn’t donate blood until at least 1 month after your last pill
  5. Discuss with your doctor if you are trying to conceive
  6. Using finasteride alongside topical minoxidil, hair growth shampoos, and biotin supplements is safe

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Frequently asked questions

Finasteride is a prescription medication used to treat male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It comes in two brand versions:

  • Propecia® (1 mg tablets for hair loss) 
  • Proscar® (5 mg tablets for BPH)

It works by blocking the 5-alpha-reductase type II enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Since DHT is the primary hormone that shrinks hair follicles, reducing its levels helps stabilize hair loss and promote regrowth. Your doctor will choose the dose and brand based on your specific needs. 

Finasteride is designed for long-term use. For hair loss, you might take 1 mg daily for many years, even indefinitely, as long as it’s effective and side effects are tolerable. There is no strict time limit. Studies have followed men on 1 mg for 5+ years with sustained benefits and manageable safety.

Yes, Propecia is a prescription medication in both the U.S. and Canada. You cannot buy finasteride 1 mg tablets over the counter. Even when purchasing online, it’s important to be evaluated by a licensed doctor, who will verify your eligibility and only prescribe the medication if you meet the criteria. Avoid any website offering finasteride without a prescription. These aren’t legitimate and may be selling counterfeit products.

You can certainly get finasteride from your GP (general practitioner). It’s a standard prescription. However, many people prefer the convenience of an online GP service like Your Doctors Online. You don’t need to schedule appointments weeks out or sit in a waiting room. You can have an online doctor’s consultation on demand and get your prescription within 5 minutes.

Yes, getting an online prescription for Finasteride is legal in both the US and  Canada when you get it through a HIPAA or PIPEDA-compliant telehealth clinic such as Your Doctors Online. Our doctors are licensed and follow the telehealth regulations set by CPSO and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). While a 2025 Wall Street Journal investigation found some telemedicine startups were prescribing finasteride with very lax screening and downplaying risks, our clinicians conduct a proper medical evaluation. They will prescribe 1 mg only if it’s right for you.

Here are some of the commonly prescribed alternatives in case the patient is unable to tolerate Finasteride:

  • Dutasteride (Avodart): It blocks more hair loss-causing hormone DHT than Finasteride, often resulting in better regrowth. It’s used “off-label” for hair loss in North America.
  • Oral Minoxidil: A low-dose blood-pressure pill that doctors sometimes use for hair growth when Finasteride alone isn’t enough or can’t be taken.
  • Topical Minoxidil (Rogaine): The over-the-counter foam or liquid you rub on your scalp to boost blood flow and help hair grow.
  • Spironolactone: A hormone-blocking pill more commonly used in women for hair thinning. It is rarely given to men because it can affect male hormones.
  • Ketoconazole Shampoo (Nizoral): A medicated shampoo that fights fungus and also helps block DHT on your scalp, supporting other hair-loss treatments.

Finasteride is the go-to, FDA- and Health Canada–approved first-line treatment for male pattern hair loss, while Dutasteride is officially prescribed for prostate enlargement and only used off-label for hair growth. Most men begin with finasteride. If you do not see enough improvement after six to twelve months. In that case, you can discuss switching to dutasteride as it blocks about 90 % of the hair-loss hormone DHT versus roughly 70 % with finasteride.

Both drugs carry similar risks of sexual or mood side effects. However, Dutasteride stays in the body for weeks (versus days for finasteride), so its associated side effects also linger longer after stopping. You should consult a licensed provider to choose the right medication, such as finasteride or dutasteride

Yes, Finasteride works on hair throughout the scalp, including the front (hairline) and crown. Studies indicate finasteride can also slow down a receding hairline and even help regrow hair at the front for some men. However, results vary by person, with most men seeing stabilization and some regrowth at the front.

Take the medication orally, with or without meals, and consume the entire tablet. The average male pattern hair loss dosage is 1 mg daily, while the dosage for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is 5 mg daily.  Take them at the same time each day. To preserve the benefits of Finasteride, take it regularly. Be patient and follow the treatment as advised for several months to see results. To avoid potential interactions, inform your healthcare professional about any other medications you take.

You can safely take finasteride long-term, even permanently, if needed. One 5-year trial of over 1,500 men found that daily 1 mg use was well tolerated with no new safety concerns over five years. If you stop treatment, any hair you’ve maintained may shed over about 12 months, and most finasteride side effects resolve within days after discontinuation.

However, there is a significant lack of long-term research regarding its adverse effects, particularly for the lower doses used for hair loss. Whereas long-term studies on prostate cancer prevention in men (with up to 18 years of follow-up) have shown no negative impact on overall survival.

5 mg of Finasteride is the dose approved for prostate enlargement, not hair loss. Taking more than 1 mg daily won’t boost hair regrowth but might increase your risk of experiencing side effects. Research suggests that 1 mg once daily is sufficient for androgenetic alopecia, so any higher dose is unnecessary for hair loss.

Finasteride works best when started at the first signs of thinning. Once follicles have completely died and no stubble remains, there’s little it can do. However, if you still see any tiny hairs or fuzz, starting finasteride can help preserve what remains and may even thicken those hairs over time. While earlier treatment generally yields better results, significant benefits can still be achieved in more advanced hair loss by combining finasteride with other therapies under your doctor’s guidance.

Yes, Finasteride is completely safe for the kidneys when taken according to the online doctor’s prescription.

Finasteride is prescribed for daily use. A standard finasteride prescription for online hair loss treatment involves taking the tablet once a day, but it is best to consult your doctor to understand how much of the medication is enough for you to stop the hair loss. 

Any licensed physician can prescribe the finasteride tablet, including:

 

  • General practitioners (family doctors) during a routine office or telehealth visit
  • Dermatologists who specialize in treating hair and skin conditions
  • Urologists use finasteride for prostate enlargement

Most men never experience post-finasteride syndrome (PFS), but when it does occur, its duration can vary widely. Symptoms that persist over three months after stopping finasteride are generally considered long-term, though there’s no exact cutoff. One study even found men reporting PFS symptoms up to 40 months after discontinuation.

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