By the Way, Doctor: I Have Been Taking Avodart for My BPH, Along with Flomax, but Finasteride May Be Less Expensive. Should I Switch?

July 2008 in “ PubMed ”

Jerome P. Richie

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community Is it ok if I switch from dut to fin after 1year? The reason is that dutasteride is more expensive in my country. Will I lose any of the progress I’ve made with my hair?

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Switching from dutasteride to finasteride may result in some hair loss, as finasteride is generally considered less effective. However, maintaining some treatment is better than stopping entirely, and the change might not be drastic.

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in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation discusses whether to switch from Finasteride to Dutasteride for hair loss treatment. Some suggest switching to Dutasteride now due to its effectiveness, while others recommend waiting to see how Finasteride performs, especially if there are no side effects.

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A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride, taking dutasteride twice weekly and considering continuing finasteride on other days. Some users shared their experiences with similar switches, noting that dutasteride lowers DHT more effectively and advising against taking both simultaneously.

community dutasteride drop - the fight must continue

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The conversation discusses purchasing Avodart (dutasteride) at a low price, with the OP using 1mg daily for hair loss. Users inquire about the source, and OP confirms buying from Oxford Pharmacy in the UK.

community 52 y.o. here. After being on 1 mg finasteride on and off since almost 30 years ago (consistently on for the past 9 years), I'm switching to dutasteride as of today.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 102 upvotes 6 months ago

A 52-year-old is switching from finasteride to dutasteride to address crown balding, despite concerns about potential side effects. They have used finasteride for nearly 30 years, had a minor hair transplant, and are considering further treatments if dutasteride doesn't improve their condition.

community In your opinion, when is it time to switch from Fin to Dut?

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User discusses switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride for hair loss treatment. Others share experiences and suggest trying Avodart or RU58841.

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