Hello. Thanks for writng to us at healthcaremagic Judging from the medicines that you have been prescribed by your doctor, I think you most likely have androgenetic alopecia, as the reason behind your hair fall. You have been prescribed topical minoxidil as well as oral finasteride by your doctor. These are approved medications for this type of hair loss. Most patients do notice improvements once the treatment is started, however,the response may vary from person to person. Treatment may take 2-3 months to produce noticeable improvement. Therefore, you have to be patient and follow up with your doctor regularly. They are completely safe and you need not worry about the side effects. Regards