FUE-or-bust Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 (edited) I've been taking Finasteride and Dutasteride for a few years now, and had FUE for my frontal area about two years ago. I am really noticing sexual side effects from the Dutasteride and want to stop taking it but am worried all my original hair will fall out leaving the transplanted hair alone at the front of my face. I also use Minoxidil and a caffeine spray. Is there a natural supplement option or alternative/additional topical options? Edited September 26, 2018 by FUE-or-bust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted September 26, 2018 Administrators Share Posted September 26, 2018 Dutasteride is not approved for hair loss, so you’ve been using it for off-label usage. If I were you I would stick with finasteride and minoxidil. I doubt you’ll see much of a change, maybe slightly, but not a lot. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Are you taking both Finasteride and Dutasteride at the same time? Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 If so, How do you know it is the Dutasteride that is causing the negative side effects? Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUE-or-bust Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 I am currently only taking Dutasteride. I previously took Finasteride but switched to Dutasteride a little over a year ago. Reading about side effects, I am skeptical that switching back to Finasteride would dramatically change the side effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Did you have side effects on Finasteride or Dutasteride or both? Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUE-or-bust Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 It's hard to say for sure, but I think I noticed some side effects on Finasteride. I used it some years ago and noticed them then and stopped because of the side effects. Then I started taking it again before doing FUE. After reading Dutasteride was more effective (and at the time covered by my insurance) I switched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUE-or-bust Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 Has anyone with negative side effects found success in alternative treatments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted September 27, 2018 Administrators Share Posted September 27, 2018 I think youd be surprised switching from dutasteride to finasteride, for one dutasteride was never approved for hair loss. Secondly, dutasteride almost completely inhibits DHT and finasteride in low dosages inhibits DHT, but not nearly as much and also is still effective for hair loss. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUE-or-bust Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, Melvin-Moderator said: I think youd be surprised switching from dutasteride to finasteride, for one dutasteride was never approved for hair loss. Secondly, dutasteride almost completely inhibits DHT and finasteride in low dosages inhibits DHT, but not nearly as much and also is still effective for hair loss. Thanks for the advice. I guess it couldn't hurt to try switching. I am just concerned reading about permanent side effects, and before they get worse, I was thinking of trying to reverse them by stopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted September 27, 2018 Administrators Share Posted September 27, 2018 Well even so, its never good to quit cold turkey, I think reducing the dosage and to finasteride could actually alleviate the side effects, but always consult with an endocrinologist first. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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