Lowering the dosage or stopping? Finasteride/Dutasteride 1/17/2026
The user is considering lowering the dosage of finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects like mood changes, lower libido, and brain fog, while wanting to maintain hair regrowth. A suggestion was made to try a lower dose of finasteride, such as 0.2 mg.
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