Generic Propecia - Generic Proscar

The following excerpt of the hair loss FAQ relates to questions regarding the 5mg dose of Finasteride (Generic Proscar).

Q What is the difference between Propecia and Proscar?
A Both medications contain finasteride and are made by the same company. They differ only in strength. Propecia has 1 mg of finasteride, while Proscar has 5 mg. Proscar has been around for awhile for the treatment of prostate enlargement, which, like pattern loss, has been linked to DHT. Because of the price disparity between the two medications, some people procure Proscar and divide the tablets into smaller dosages instead of buying Propecia.

Q How do people divide Proscar tablets?
A Some people section them with a pill splitter (available at any pharmacy), some crush and dissolve them in alcohol (such as Everclear, whiskey or others), and some crush and encapsulate them along with a filler such as corn starch to remove the air from the capsule.
Please note that we do NOT recommend solving the tablets in alcohol, we haven't tried it ourselves and have strong concerns about it.

Q What if I split Proscar but don't section it perfectly. Will this slightly varied daily dosage cause a problem?
A No. Subtle daily variations will not diminish finasteride's effectiveness. Some people even have good results by taking a larger dosage only once every few days.