Do not use oral dutasteride from Strut Health. Finasteride/Dutasteride 8/25/2022
The ineffectiveness of Strut Health's dutasteride capsules, which are filled with raw powder instead of liquid and don't contain any buffering agents that would allow for absorption into the bloodstream. It is suggested to use other brands of liquid-filled dutasteride capsules for better results.
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