I just made the switch after 3 years on finasteride myself. Been on dutasteride 1 mg per day for 4 months now. Along with 1.25 mg of oral minoxidil. Honestly, hair is a little worse off. Could be experiencing the shed they say will occur for the first 6 months. Time will tell. I may increase my dose of both medications at the 6 month mark respectively. Good luck!