Losing finesteride gains while on dutesteride

[blanc1]

will this happen? is it a possibility? thats why I am thinking of taking both at the same time, also I hear its more effective anyways but I am wondering if anyone has actually lost the success they had with fin because they switched over to dut and stopped fin.

[thatoldchestnut]

I would highly doubt that anyone has.

[TakingThePlunge]

I also doubt that would occur since the mechanisms by which they work are the same.

 

If you plan to use both, you may want to try adding just .5mg dutasteride a week to your normal finasteride regimen. An article published in the Australian Journal of Dermatology showed that this dramatically increased hair growth in a 47 year old male who had experienced loss of density after 4 years.

 

Check out the following thread about this.

 

New study shows dramatic increase of hair adding LOW DOSE of Avodart to Finasteride

Edited June 28, 2015 by David - Moderator

[ontop]

David,

 

I clicked on that link & it didn't work, maybe because I'm using my smart phone huh?

[TakingThePlunge]

Sorry, it's fixed now.

[ontop]

David,

 

Thank you,

 

Interesting how this combo Meds works for some & not others.

I guess if you feel that the Fin is not working so good say after 1 or 2 yrs then maybe try just 0.5 of Dut a wk but if i did that, I think ill drop 1 day of Fin though but only on the advice of your Dr that is.

Edited June 28, 2015 by ontop
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[Cant decide]

For some reason, I lose hair on Dut and more or less stabilize on Fin. I tried both at the same time and still lost hair. Dut is simply not for me I suppose. No side effects, just lost hair.

[SatyamAmbala41]

You may have to feel some side effects include such as following

 

• Chest pain or discomfort
  
• dilated neck veins
  
• extreme fatigue
  
• irregular breathing
  
• irregular heartbeat
  
• shortness of breath
  
• swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
  
• weight gain
  
• wheezing
  

[ForeverLacey]

I switched several months ago and haven't experienced any loss. However, any kinda significant hormonal change can trigger a telogen effluvium which is normally temporary. This would normally occur 3 to 4 months from switching drugs and lasting about 3 to 4 months.