13 Years on Fin, Losing Effectiveness, Started 0.5 Dut Once a Week, Getting Strange Nipple Sensitivity, Is This Something That Will Go Away? (Blood Test Results After 13 Years Included) 8/30/2025
After 13 years on finasteride, OP is experiencing reduced effectiveness and has started taking 0.5 mg of dutasteride weekly, noticing nipple sensitivity as a side effect. OP plans to increase the dutasteride dosage and retest hormone levels, while others suggest adjusting the dosage or trying different forms of dutasteride.
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