A warning to those thinking about using Dutasteride
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/26/2020

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    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg 1x daily 6 years
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg 1x weekly
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 1x daily
    the tone is cautionary.

    Other terms

    The potential risks of long-term use of Dutasteride and how it may be linked to elevated liver enzymes, cholesterol levels, and decreased testosterone. Alternative treatments such as Finasteride and RU58841 were also discussed.
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