when i started using propecia 4 years ago I remember reading that there some other DHT inhibtor (of both types of DHT) that was waiting approval by the FDA. Does anyone know what it is called or if/when it got approved? Propecia only blocks one of the types of DHT and I am interested in blocking both.
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JJ Gittes
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I think what you're referring to is a medication that blocks both type I and II of the 5 alpha reductase enzyme. By blocking both enzymes, scalp and serum DHT is reduced to a greater level than what you get with Propecia.
Yes, there is a med that does this and it's called dutasteride (brand name 'Avodart'). It's been approved by the FDA to treat an enlarged prostate, but GlaxoSmith Kline, the pharmaceutical company, decided not to market the drug for hairloss.
Lots of people take it off-label for hairloss, however.
Yes, there is a med that does this and it's called dutasteride (brand name 'Avodart'). It's been approved by the FDA to treat an enlarged prostate, but GlaxoSmith Kline, the pharmaceutical company, decided not to market the drug for hairloss.
Lots of people take it off-label for hairloss, however.
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Hi,
Propecia stops 70/80 percent of DHT while Avodart stops 90% on a 0.5 dose. Therefore Avodart is stronger and blocks both types. This can be bought without a prescription from numerous websites, try http://www.qui.co.uk they ship all over and are really cheap. From what i know there are not any additional side effects but it is stronger than propecia. Like propecia it is most effective of the crown, only more so but does work for ther entire scalp.
Propecia stops 70/80 percent of DHT while Avodart stops 90% on a 0.5 dose. Therefore Avodart is stronger and blocks both types. This can be bought without a prescription from numerous websites, try http://www.qui.co.uk they ship all over and are really cheap. From what i know there are not any additional side effects but it is stronger than propecia. Like propecia it is most effective of the crown, only more so but does work for ther entire scalp.
