Switching from 0.5mg daily dutasteride to 3 times a week (MWF etc.) Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/27/2026
Switching from daily 0.5mg dutasteride to three times a week may reduce side effects without worsening hair loss. Bloodwork showed no abnormalities, supporting the change.
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