swaping from 1mg fin to dut. how much mg would you guys recommend? taking 1mg fin now for a year but it still feels it's progressing a little bit. Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/27/2026
Switching from 1mg finasteride to dutasteride, with users recommending starting at 0.5mg daily. Some users prefer capsules, while others use tablets, citing effectiveness and regulatory approval in Asia.
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