Anyone shift to dut gel cap after tablet didn't work? 2/2/2026
The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using dutasteride tablets and is considering switching to dutasteride gel capsules due to concerns about tablet bioavailability. Another user mentioned that countries like Japan, Korea, and India use the tablet form, suggesting the form may not be the issue.
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