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No. 09 · Men's Health
Finasteride for Hair
Oral 1 mg tablets
Finasteride is an FDA-approved oral medicine for male pattern hair loss that lowers DHT, the hormone that shrinks hair follicles. RULE Longevity offers oral finasteride 1 mg tablets, the generic of Propecia, from $99 a month after a licensed provider review; it takes months to see a change, and results vary.
| Option | Monthly | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Finasteride 1 mg tablets | $99per month | Start |
- Online visit and licensed provider review
- Medication and supplies, if prescribed
- Shipping in discreet packaging
- Messaging with your care team
- Cancel anytime before your next billing date
If you are not prescribed, no medication ships and no subscription starts. Questions first? Use our contact form.
Who it's for
- Men with male pattern hair loss at the crown or mid-scalp
- Men ready to use it consistently for at least several months
Not for
- Women, especially anyone who is or may become pregnant
- Anyone under 18
- Men with liver disease, unless their provider approves
Your licensed provider reviews your full history and decides what is appropriate.
How it works
Complete the online hair visit, with photos if requested
A licensed provider reviews your history and decides whether finasteride is appropriate
Tablets ship in discreet packaging
Check in with your care team about how it is going
What's included
- Online visit and licensed provider review
- Generic finasteride 1 mg tablets
- Discreet shipping
- Messaging with your care team
Important safety information
- Sexual side effects, such as lower libido, erection problems and less ejaculate, are reported in a small share of men, and some reports describe them continuing after stopping.
- Depression and suicidal thoughts have been reported; the label added suicidal ideation in 2022. Tell your provider about mood changes right away. If you have thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988.
- Women who are or may become pregnant should not handle crushed or broken tablets, because finasteride can harm a male fetus.
- Finasteride lowers PSA test results. Tell anyone checking your PSA that you take it.
- RULE Longevity offers oral tablets only. A 2025 FDA alert concerned compounded topical finasteride products.
Prescription only. A licensed provider reviews your health history in an online visit and decides whether this program is appropriate for you. Tell your provider about every medication, supplement, allergy and condition, and whether you are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding. If you have a severe reaction, trouble breathing, chest pain or swelling of the face or throat, call 911.
Full details: safety information. Updated October 28, 2026.
Does finasteride work for hair loss?
Finasteride is a generic of an FDA-approved drug (Propecia) for male pattern hair loss, and it works by lowering DHT, a hormone linked to hair thinning. Results vary, and it usually takes several months of use to see a change. Your provider decides whether it fits you.
What are the side effects of finasteride?
The FDA label lists sexual side effects such as lower libido and erection problems, and depression and suicidal thoughts have been reported. Tell your provider right away about any mood changes. Your provider reviews your history before prescribing.
Can women take finasteride?
RULE Longevity offers finasteride for male pattern hair loss only. Women who are or may become pregnant should not take it and should not handle crushed or broken tablets, because it can harm a male fetus.
Is oral finasteride different from topical finasteride?
Yes. RULE Longevity offers oral finasteride tablets only, a generic of an FDA-approved drug. In 2025 the FDA issued an alert about compounded topical finasteride products, which are not FDA-approved.
How much is finasteride online?
The RULE Longevity Finasteride for Hair program is $99 per month, with shipping included. A licensed provider reviews your online visit before prescribing.
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A licensed provider reviews your online visit and decides whether Finasteride is right for you.