Dutasteride+Tamsulosin combination
    3/7/2024

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    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 3 years
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg
    💊 Tamsulosin (oral) 0.4mg
    the tone is 😐 neutral with good results.

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    The user has been using finasteride for 3 years with good results and wants to switch to dutasteride combined with tamsulosin. They are seeking more information about tamsulosin.
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      community Why is everyone not directly advised Dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  169 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride is less commonly prescribed for hair loss because it is not FDA-approved for this purpose, unlike finasteride, which is more accessible and preferred due to fewer side effects. Dutasteride may be more effective in reducing DHT but has a longer half-life and potentially more significant side effects.

      community What to do if fin is still not working after 2.5 years

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair loss despite using finasteride and oral minoxidil and is hesitant to switch to dutasteride due to side effects and family planning concerns. Alternatives suggested include dutasteride, microneedling, and addressing stress or nutrient deficiencies.

      community Dutasteride Infertility Debunked: Low T causes true infertility.

       168 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride and finasteride may temporarily affect semen quality but are unlikely to cause permanent infertility. The Kim et al. study is criticized for poor methodology, and many prefer hair retention over potential fertility concerns, using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil.

      community My dad 61y/o healed from full bald to full head of hair

       178 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's 61-year-old father regained a full head of hair after four years on dutasteride for his prostate and five months of weight loss and exercise. The user decided to switch from finasteride to dutasteride and continue exercising, inspired by his father's results.

      community People who tolerate dut better than fin?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  32 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride may have fewer side effects than finasteride, with some users experiencing better hair maintenance. Experiences vary, with some preferring dutasteride for fewer side effects, while others see no significant hair improvement.

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      November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      This source outlines various antiandrogen and androgen inhibitor drugs used to treat cutaneous disorders of hyperandrogenism, detailing their mechanisms, uses, dosages, and side effects, with emphasis on spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral contraceptives.
      Analytical Methods of Dutasteride: An Overview

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      December 2023 in “Annals of phytomedicine”
      This study reports that dutasteride, used alone or with tamsulosin, effectively reduces acute urine retention and surgery risk in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, and may lower prostate cancer incidence, suggesting potential chemopreventive benefits.
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      Adverse Effects of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors: A Narrative Review

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      October 2022 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Médico”
      This narrative review discusses adverse effects associated with 5-ARI treatments for male-pattern baldness and benign prostate hyperplasia, including sexual health, neurological, endocrine, metabolic, and cardiovascular impacts, and emphasizes careful prescription assessment.