Recommendation 28yo - medications before FUE

[JamesLH]

Hello guys,

I am planning to do FUE  at Cotellessa-Awada in Spain (not much on them here, but had chat with Dra. and she seems very capable) in about half year.

She recommended me to start with medications and supplements:

- everyday dutasteride and minoxidil

- some vitamin supplements and shampoos (not much relevant)

As I cannot find minoxidil in oral form I started with dutasteride 0,5mg (Avodart) everyday.

After approx 10 days I started to experience subtle chest pain on left side (no ED or libido decrease). As it didn't go away after few days I decided to wait some time and reduce dosage.

Now I take 1 pill per week. I decided to visit my doctor to ask about side effect and if it is heart related and he told me that its more likely a muscle tissue issue (haha) and not heart relevant. But I decided to ask him for prescription for finasteride anyway to see if it will suit me better.

Does anyone have similar experience or know what is the issue with dutasteride? 

Many thanks guys.

Be well.

Jakub

EDIT: maybe it was answered somewhere on forum, but I didn't find posts relevant to dutasteride and chest pains. sorry about that

Edited December 28, 2021 by JamesLH

[hairman22]

taking Dutasteride & Oral Minoxidial with no blood work.

 

It very poor when doctors suggest without this advising or ordering blood work

Edited December 28, 2021 by hairman22

[Gasthoerer]

That is the most aggressive regime existing. 

Have you been on FIN before? If not I recommend to wait longer with the surgery and also start with FIN not DUT. But I would give it one year at least. 

Do you have pictures of your situation? 

[JamesLH]

Hey @Gasthoerer, sure, I posted while ago here.

 

[Gasthoerer]

I do not understand...you do not (!) want to use FIN, but now are going oral DUT?

[JamesLH]

No no, this was while ago, after that I done some research and realized that it's the only way to have long term success.

[Joe2432]

Hey James,

I was wondering how you came across Dr. Cotellessa and do you trust her work?  I came across her as well and she seems like a great doctor.  This industry is more new to me and it seems as if she isn't as popular as other doctors yet, so I just wanted to hear your input.

 

Thanks  

[JamesLH]

8 minutes ago, Joe2432 said:

Hey James,

I was wondering how you came across Dr. Cotellessa and do you trust her work?  I came across her as well and she seems like a great doctor.  This industry is more new to me and it seems as if she isn't as popular as other doctors yet, so I just wanted to hear your input.

 

Thanks  

Hello Joe, I was simply going through posts here on the forum and somebody mentioned here. I had an hour long call with here and she seemed competent and trustable. Now I cannot give you more informations as I am waiting for the date of transplant. But give her a call, her assistant will set-up a call with Dra., and she will also prescribe medications for you. Also the whole procedure is being paid by days she works on you - not by number on grafts. Two days are approx 4-5k eur. (downpayment is a must as she has long list of patients waiting).

 

[Joe2432]

Thanks for getting back to me James.  Please keep me updated with your results as you go along if you could and best of luck to you.