13 Years Finasteride, Switched to Dutasteride - 25% increase in Total Testosterone (expected) but 150% increase in Free Testosterone? Finasteride/Dutasteride 9/30/2025
After switching from finasteride to dutasteride, the user experienced a 25% increase in total testosterone and a 150% increase in free testosterone, with side effects like brain fog and nipple tingling. The user plans to consult a lab for accuracy and adjust the dutasteride dosage to manage side effects.
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