Fin/Dut and Metabolism Speeds… Finasteride/Dutasteride 8/28/2024
A user speculates that a fast metabolism might affect the effectiveness of dutasteride for hair loss. Another user argues that drug response is unrelated to metabolism speed.
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Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause significant hair shedding if done abruptly. It's recommended to overlap both treatments and gradually taper off finasteride to minimize shedding.
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Increasing finasteride dosage can cause significant hair shedding initially. Users suggest adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride for better results.
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