Just stick with it gang (8 months fin + min oral) Finasteride/Dutasteride 8/11/2025
The user started finasteride and minoxidil in December, increased the dosage after a few months, and noticed improvements around months 6 to 8 despite initial shedding. They experienced no side effects from finasteride but had to adjust minoxidil due to palpitations.
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