Why do most of you choose finasteride instead of dutasteride?
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/29/2025

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    Finasteride is preferred over dutasteride due to its longer history, more research, and FDA approval, despite dutasteride being more potent. Users report varied side effects, influencing personal treatment choices.
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