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    Been on dutasteride for 14 years - new to oral minoxidil - what dose?

    Thanks - it's true what you say - I've seen some guys in their 50's and they look better with slight recession. Gives a sense of maturity
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    Been on dutasteride for 14 years - new to oral minoxidil - what dose?

    Hair centre of turkey Thanks for your reply but when you say "don’t compare your dose to someone taking 5 mg twice a day" Does anyone actually take that amount for hair loss? I thought 2.5mg once a day showed almost same results as 5mg a day. i.e over 1.25 it plateaus off pretty quicky
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    Been on dutasteride for 14 years - new to oral minoxidil - what dose?

    I don't discuss any of this with my Dr - I've always done my own research and treatment plan. From what I've seen online they work in different ways so are complimentary. Dutasteride blocks DHT and minoxidil increases blood flow. If I'm wrong on this and only need one of these drugs I'd welcome...
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    Been on dutasteride for 14 years - new to oral minoxidil - what dose?

    Haven't noticed any side effects that can't be corrected with the little blue pills. I had decreased libedo before starting dutasteride due to depression. Haven't noticed any extra decrease since taking it. I'd say I have 90-95% coverage at 56 - just thinning in temples and crown. I think what...
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    Been on dutasteride for 14 years - new to oral minoxidil - what dose?

    Thanks - I do want to get up to those levels but would rather build up to them to minimise shedding
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    Been on dutasteride for 14 years - new to oral minoxidil - what dose?

    Hi everyone - I've done 4 weeks on 0.625mg, am currently doing 0.625 twice a day for 4 weeks and planning 0.625 three times day. I've heard it's got short half lifen so is it a good idea to separate it out like this?
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    Been on dutasteride for 14 years - new to oral minoxidil - what dose?

    Hi everyone - I've done 4 weeks on 0.625mg, am currently doing 0.625 twice a day for 4 weeks and planning 0.625 three times day. I've heard it's got a short half lifen so is it a good idea to separate it out like this?
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