How bad is going 1-2 weeks without finasteride? Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/28/2026
Missing finasteride for 1-2 weeks is generally not a major issue, as it takes time for hair loss to progress. It's advised to sort out the refill for consistency, but short breaks are usually fine.
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