Spiro wiped out my testosterone, now switching to dut, do I have to taper the spiro? Female 4/2/2023
User on 100mg spiro and oral minox for 2 years, now switching to dut due to low testosterone. Asks if tapering spiro is necessary or can stop immediately.
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