Twice or Thrice weekly (dutasteride)

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Well, I'm 35 (sucks). I was on Propecia for 3 years, I guess it helped me maintain my hair. Then moved to dutasteride (avodart) thrice weekly. After 3 months went to twice weekly.

For last 4 months I've been taking it once weekly. I know once a week is a pathetic attempt on my part, it might be doing very little.

I decided to go up top 2 or 3 times a week. I know common sense says 3 times a week will be more effective.

But I want to know what you guys think? Anyone on here using 2 or 3 times a week that would like to share their thoughts. How big are the impacts from once to twice to thrice weekly?

Any opinions will be appreciated because I am not that knowledgeable regarding the technical aspects of this.
 
Agahi

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may as well go for 1/day. Most people with good results do 1/day and i doubt the reduced amount taken per week noticeably reduces chances of sides.
 
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^ Everyday 'might' be more effective, but maybe not needed.

I have heard many dermatologists and read some articles saying everyday is not necessary. Even my dermatologist said 3 times a week should be sufficient. (after starting everyday for a month).

Here are couple of links, read the post by another dermatologist
http://www.baldtruthtaIk.com/showthread.php?t=1367

Another Doctor telling thrice a week
"The half life of Dutasteride is much longer than Finasteride. That is why many physicians are recommending it three times per week or every other day. You do not need to take it every day to keep a steady level of it in your system. As would be expected it probably works better than Finasteride in some patients and not as well in others."
http://www.baldtruthtaIk.com/showthread.php?t=4123

Another graph and explanation:
http://www.hairsite.com/hair-loss/board ... -DESC.html

You can google and see many are taking it once/twice/thrice a week.

I'm too paranoid about my libido, otherwise I'd take dutasteride everyday all day..lol Dutasteride is more potent and stays in your system longer hence it somewhat defeats the purpose of copying Propecia's dosage plan. Not saying everyday won't be effective, just might not be 'needed'.

I'm just wondering what the equivalent of taking Propecia everday is to dutasteride?
 
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Thought I'd add this chart I found

timeseriesdutfinalldoses.jpg



Notice taking .1mg dutasteride a day (or .7 per week) is more effective than taking finasteride .2mg and 1mg everyday. And seems equivalent to taking finasteride 5mg a day.

.1mg a day dutasteride = 5mg finasteride a day

.7mg dutasteride a week = 35mg finasteride a week

So based on that. 2 pills of dutasteride per week (1mg = each pill is .5) is better than finasteride everday. :dunno:

I was taking finasteride everyday for 3 years, so twice a week of dutasteride (.5mg twice a week) is more effective??

Am I doing this right? :dunno:
 
Agahi

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.5mg of dutasteride looks to be quite a bit steeper(faster) of a gain than .1 on that chart. It also ends higher on the chart.

Sure either is better than finasteride, but .5 is def better than .1 by your own research. If you are going to risk the sides may as well do all you can, and only reduce to a lower dose if sides present themselves. This is all IMO of course, if .1/day is working and you fell more comfortable, go for it.
 
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^ yes its a bit steeper but not by much. I rather compensate the little increase by significant decrease in my dosage .

I guess I'll go to twice a week and see where it goes from there. Many dermatologists are recommending thrice.
 
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How is this working out for you twice per week? Popped my first 0.5 mg weekly dutasteride today and also taking finasteride daily.
 
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