Switched to Dutasteride from Finasteride Finasteride/Dutasteride 11/5/2024
The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and noticed less hair shedding, questioning if it's due to dutasteride's effects. Others shared mixed experiences with shedding and side effects after switching, with some seeing improvements and others experiencing continued shedding.
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