11 months of 1.5 mg Finasteride with blood samples Finasteride/Dutasteride 6/13/2024
A user took 1.5 mg Finasteride and topical Minoxidil for 11 months, resulting in significant changes in blood values but no noticeable hair improvement. They experienced side effects like mood swings and increased visceral fat, leading them to stop Finasteride.
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