Are you taking oral finasteride/dutasteride + oral minoxidil (vs. one or the other)?

[Dr.]

Hi Gents,

My company, Maximus, is doing research into offering an oral prescription hair loss treatment to compliment our existing Latanoprost-based topical treatment (Warrior Protocol) that has minimal systemic side effects. For those who want DHT inhibition (or just want the convenience of a once daily pill), I wanted to get you feedback on what products you'd want:

1. Are any of you are taking oral finasteride/dutasteride AND oral minoxidil? Would you find it convenient if we offered oral dutasteride (0.5 mg) + oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) in one convenient gel capsule for around $99/mo?
2. Are any of you taking oral finasteride/dutasteride WITHOUT oral minoxidil and why? Would you be interested in oral dutasteride (0.5 mg) + P5P (300 mg) combo that reduces prolactin-related side effects like lower libido + gynecomastia?
3. Are any of you taking oral minoxidil WITHOUT oral finasteride/dutasteride and why? Would you be interested in a sublingual minoxidil tablet that requires a much lower dosage (0.45 mg, can be titrated to 0.9 or 1.35 mg) to minimize cardiovascular side effects?

 

[Kopite]

I'm using oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil (10mg). I'm in the UK, I pay about £80 for over a year's worth of oral minoxidil and about £240 a year for dutasteride. Although my prices are pounds, $99/month seems expensive.

 

[Dr.]

Appreciate the feedback. What's the dosage of the oral dutasteride & oral minoxidil separately? Any side effects?