Senior Member Dewayne Posted May 22, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 Alright, so I finally changed family docs for a couple of reasons: 1) tired of long waits in 12 physician office, and 2) I wanted to try a D.O. because, after much research, I believe they offer some advantages as a primary care doctor. Anyway, he suggested I switch from the Proscar (finasteride) to the Avodart. He said studies have shown an incredible percentage with growth, and this drug has fewer side effects. Anyway, what does it cost? What do you all think? 100? 'mini' grapfts by Latham's Hair Clinic - 1991 (Removed 50 plugs by Cooley 3/08.) 2750 FU 3/20/08 by Dr. Cooley My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Cooley Current regimen: 1.66 mg Proscar M-W-F Rogaine 5% Foam - every now and then AndroGel - once daily Lipitor - 5 mg every other day Weightlifting - 2x per week Jogging - 3x per week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dewayne Posted May 22, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 22, 2009 Alright, so I finally changed family docs for a couple of reasons: 1) tired of long waits in 12 physician office, and 2) I wanted to try a D.O. because, after much research, I believe they offer some advantages as a primary care doctor. Anyway, he suggested I switch from the Proscar (finasteride) to the Avodart. He said studies have shown an incredible percentage with growth, and this drug has fewer side effects. Anyway, what does it cost? What do you all think? 100? 'mini' grapfts by Latham's Hair Clinic - 1991 (Removed 50 plugs by Cooley 3/08.) 2750 FU 3/20/08 by Dr. Cooley My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Cooley Current regimen: 1.66 mg Proscar M-W-F Rogaine 5% Foam - every now and then AndroGel - once daily Lipitor - 5 mg every other day Weightlifting - 2x per week Jogging - 3x per week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Dewayne, Avodart is certainly more potent than Propecia and blocks both type I and type II 5-alpha-reductase enzymes. Thus, it inhibits more DHT than Propecia. However, I'm not so sure where your doctor is getting the information about fewer side effects. In fact, the potential side effects are very similar and I've heard the opposite, that the risk of side effects are higher due to taking a more potent medication. In my opinion, check with a few doctors on this and do your research before considering switching. However, if finasteride is working for you, why fix what isn't broken? Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Petchski Posted May 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 23, 2009 I agree, don't see the point messing around with it. I worry about taking propecia, never mind avodart. I've seen people switch on other forums and shed lots of hair, not always gaining it back either. Like Bill says, if you still thinking of going ahead, do more research before making up your mind. -------------------------------------- My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Feller Dr Feller Jan '09 2000 grafts Dr Lorenzo Dec '15 2222 grafts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Leeson Posted May 23, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 23, 2009 Originally posted by Dewayne:this drug has fewer side effects. I consider switching docs again. That makes no sense to me. My Hair Loss Website - Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Winston baby Posted May 24, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted May 24, 2009 I confused too Leeson, why would avodart have fewer side effects when stronger drug! Crazy talk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member headinahole Posted May 31, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted May 31, 2009 I used proscar for 6 yrs with pretty good results. One HT doctor convinced me to try Avodart. Horrible mistake. After 2 months I had huge side effects. I went right back to proscar and stopped Avodart completely. 1 yr later the sides finally went away. Not saying this would happen to everyone but it was just my experience. If you decide to go for it I wish you better luck than I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member DDD03 Posted May 31, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 31, 2009 I inquired with Dr. Feller about switching to Avodart. I read a lot of positives on the web about it so I figured I'd ask. Aparently with Avodart you take the chance of being non-responisive and actually going through irreversible shedding. I am under the impression that this is why it did not pass FDA approval as a hair loss drug. I don't want to risk it so I am going to stick with the fin. My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hunter56 Posted May 31, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted May 31, 2009 DDO3- I think if you feel more comfortable with the fin, you should stick with it. But I am curious with the "non-responder/irreversable shedding". Was that something that Dr. Feller discussed with you or something you discovered through your own research. Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Leeson Posted May 31, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted May 31, 2009 It seems all doctors have a difference of opinion. HW seem to prefer avodart (IMO). What I understood, from previous research, was dutasteride (aka avodart) never proceeded to phase 3 for hair loss, due to Glaxo smith kline not seeing enough of a monetary reward in going forward. The drug does not work for everybody and I'm sure there have been negative results. I guess it can be like the marines, either your best friend or your worst freakin' nightmare. Peace out! My Hair Loss Website - Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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