adding dutasteride 0.5mg once a week questions

[zenmu]

ive been on finasteride 1mg oral for about 6 months, if i add dutasteride 0.5mg once a week, whats the likelihood of experiencing a shed?

also, what percentage (roughly) would this routine inhibit DHT? (fin 6x a week dut 1x a week)

and should i do dut two times a week or just go with one time?

[curiousnomad]

I'm interested in this as well. I don't want to run lab work everytime i dial up the DHT suppression knob, but if there is a consensus that once weekly dutasteride is a healthy stair step on the way to full dutasteride, I'd like to hear it. 

[stamos]

I am also interested. Doing fina for more than a decade.

[Aftermath]

I added topical dut 1x per week to my regime and had zero shed. Hair generally feels thicker but it’s shorter so may be down to the length 

[stamos]

On 1/23/2023 at 10:15 PM, Aftermath said:

I added topical dut 1x per week to my regime and had zero shed. Hair generally feels thicker but it’s shorter so may be down to the length 

how long you use duta once a week?

[Aftermath]

1 hour ago, stamos said:

how long you use duta once a week?

Maybe a year

[ThePerseverantWarrior]

On 1/22/2023 at 12:52 PM, zenmu said:

ive been on finasteride 1mg oral for about 6 months, if i add dutasteride 0.5mg once a week, whats the likelihood of experiencing a shed?

also, what percentage (roughly) would this routine inhibit DHT? (fin 6x a week dut 1x a week)

and should i do dut two times a week or just go with one time?

Did you try this?

[zenmu]

On 5/9/2023 at 8:27 AM, ThePerseverantWarrior said:

Did you try this?

i ended up avoiding dutasteride completely. decided it wasn’t worth the potential shed along with other health concerns, instead i am taking a low dose of oral minoxidil for extra gains ig. it makes me feel like im doing more anyways

[Rahal Hair Transplant]

@zenmu,

There is always a possibility of a hair shed when making a change to your hair loss treatment regimen.  That said, I would also suggest speaking to a physician before adding/upgrading to dutasteride from finasteride.  I’m also under the opinion and belief that if something is working, don’t change it. In other words, if it’s not broken, don’t fix it.  So I don’t know the reasons for wanting to add dutasteride to your regimen are, but it’s always wise and advisable to speak to a doctor before adding any prescription medication.

I hope this helps.

Rahal Hair Transplant 

Edited May 11, 2023 by Rahal Hair Transplant

[stamos]

On 5/11/2023 at 4:35 PM, Rahal Hair Transplant said:

@zenmu,

There is always a possibility of a hair shed when making a change to your hair loss treatment regimen.  That said, I would also suggest speaking to a physician before adding/upgrading to dutasteride from finasteride.  I’m also under the opinion and belief that if something is working, don’t change it. In other words, if it’s not broken, don’t fix it.  So I don’t know the reasons for wanting to add dutasteride to your regimen are, but it’s always wise and advisable to speak to a doctor before adding any prescription medication.

I hope this helps.

Rahal Hair Transplant 

Well, in my case finasteride has lost its effectiveness after 15 years, even earlier, so I am thinking taking the dutasteride route.