Switching from finasteride to dutasteride after 5+ years and had questions for those who dutasteride didn’t work for. Finasteride/Dutasteride 6/22/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Yes, your hair CAN get worse on dutasteride and fin DOES work better for some (With pictures over 1.5 years)
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can worsen hairlines for some, as experienced by the original poster. Finasteride worked better for them, and they suggest returning to it if dutasteride causes hair loss.
community Switching from finastide to dutasteride after 6.5 years (28m)
A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride after 6.5 years due to hair thinning and may add oral minoxidil if needed. They are worried about shedding and side effects but hope for better hair density with dutasteride.
community 1.5 years finasterite. 1 tablet daily. Don't see any improvement.
The user has been taking finasteride for 1.5 years without seeing improvement in hair regrowth. Suggestions include adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride, with concerns about side effects.
community Results after more than 1.5 years on Finasteride
A user shared their experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting it slowed but didn't stop their hair loss, and they quit after 1.5 years. Suggestions included trying dutasteride, adding minoxidil, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
community Switching to dut after 5 years of little success on fin?
A user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride after minimal success with finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments. Another user reports positive results with dutasteride after switching from finasteride.
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