Shed switching from fin to dut?
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/23/2024

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 1x daily 1.5 years
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg 1x daily 3 months
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 2 weeks
    💧 Minoxidil (topical)
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    A user has been on finasteride for over 1.5 years but is still losing hair, so they're switching to dutasteride and taking both for 3 months before stopping finasteride. They're concerned about potential hair shedding during the switch even when done correctly.
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