10 days on 2.5 mg dut after 2.5 months on 0.5mg dut 8/17/2026
The conversation discusses the use of dutasteride for hair loss, with the original poster considering increasing their dose from 0.5mg to 2.5mg after 2.5 months, despite advice to wait at least a year to see results. Users advise against increasing the dose too quickly, suggesting that 0.5mg is effective and that higher doses offer minimal additional benefits while increasing the risk of side effects.
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