Is it possible that dutasteride won’t make you depressedd if finasteride did?
Chat 4/15/2024

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💊 Dutasteride (oral)

💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 2 months

💧 Finasteride (topical) 7 months

💊 Finasteride (oral) 0.25mg

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The conversation discusses whether dutasteride might cause less depression than finasteride for hair loss treatment, with some users suggesting it could due to different mechanisms of action or molecular size, while others express skepticism or share personal experiences with these medications.

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PlayfulGarage8573 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 13 upvotes 3 months ago

Switching from finasteride to dutasteride may be more effective for hair regrowth due to dutasteride's stronger enzyme inhibition, but combining both drugs could enhance results. Some users report better outcomes with dutasteride, while others recommend a gradual transition to prevent potential hair loss.

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