Have to stop min after 3 years, diagnosed with heart murmur 4/16/2026
The user must stop minoxidil due to a heart murmur and is considering alternatives like nanoxidil or stemoxydine while continuing dutasteride. Suggestions include adding pyrilutamide and alfatradiol or switching to topical minoxidil at a lower concentration.
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