How to get a 2.5mg dutasteride prescription in the US? Finasteride/Dutasteride 3/1/2025
The conversation discusses increasing dutasteride dosage to 2.5mg for hair loss treatment, with suggestions to take multiple 0.5mg pills due to the unavailability of 2.5mg tablets in the US. Users also mention using ketoconazole and express skepticism about the effectiveness and safety of high doses.
View this post in the Community →
Similar Community Posts Join
6 / 1000+ resultscommunity Please listen. If you want to save your hair.
User discusses two medications for stopping hair loss: Fin (finasteride) and Dut (dutasteride). Mixed experiences and side effects are shared, with some users seeing positive results.
community 25 months. Dutasteride, RU58841, Minoxidil, Microneedling, Nizoral, T/GEL, fixing vitamin D levels
User "manlycoffee" shares 25-month progress using Dutasteride, RU58841, Minoxidil, Microneedling, Nizoral, T/GEL, and fixing vitamin D levels for hair loss. Users discuss sources, experiences, and side effects of treatments.
community 4 months progress, Dutasteride every other day, minox 1x daily, castor oil weekly, rosemary spray almost daily, Ketoconazol weekly and started microneedling last week
User experienced significant hair regrowth after 4 months using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, castor oil, rosemary spray, Ketoconazole, and microneedling. Others praised the impressive results and attributed them mainly to Dutasteride.
community Rich anti-hair loss regimen with poor results
A 23-year-old male has been using a regimen including oral Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Azelaic acid gel, Ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling for 4 months with minimal results. Another user suggests that it typically takes a year to see significant effects and encourages him to continue the routine.
community 3 months. Dut, Min, Keto, Vitamin D, exercise
A user's experience using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, vitamin D, scalp massage, exercise, and avoiding vaping and 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner to treat hair loss; they also discussed the side effects of finasteride.
community NW6 - 12 months progress - Dut/Oral Min/2% Keto Shampoo
User shared 12-month hair loss progress using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and 2% ketoconazole shampoo. They detailed their medication regimen and dosages.
Related Research
6 / 1000+ results
research Antiandrogens and Androgen Inhibitors in Dermatologic Treatments
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Promising Therapies for Treating and Preventing Androgenic Alopecia
There are several promising treatments for hair loss, including dutasteride, latanoprost, ketoconazole shampoo, anti-androgens, laser/light treatment, and platelet-rich plasma, but more research is needed.
research Pilot Study of 15 Patients Receiving a New Treatment Regimen for Androgenic Alopecia: The Effects of Atopy on AGA
The new treatment regimen was effective in promoting significant hair growth in all 15 male patients with androgenic alopecia.
research Male Pattern Baldness: Causes, Treatments, and Future Prospects
Most American men experience hair loss by age 50, with limited effective treatments available and new options not expected soon.
research Drug Interactions Between Common Dermatological Medications and the Oral Anti-Covid-19 Agents Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir and Molnupiravir
Some skin medications can have harmful interactions with the COVID-19 drug nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, but not with molnupiravir.
research In Vitro and In Vivo Assessment of Metabolic Drug Interaction Potential of Dutasteride with Ketoconazole
Taking Dutasteride with Ketoconazole can increase Dutasteride's effects and side effects.