Should I take Propecia with olive oil to increase bioavailability? Finasteride/Dutasteride 7/17/2025
Taking Propecia (finasteride) with olive oil is unnecessary because it is water-soluble and already has high bioavailability. Dutasteride tablets should be taken with something fatty like olive oil to improve absorption.
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