After switching from finasteride to dutasteride, the user experienced a 25% increase in total testosterone and a 150% increase in free testosterone, with sideeffects like brain fog and nipple tingling. The user plans to consult a lab for accuracy and adjust the dutasteride dosage to manage sideeffects.
Finasteride can cause dry eyes and vision issues due to its impact on the meibomian glands. Users have mixed experiences, with some experiencing eye discomfort and others having no sideeffects.
A long-term finasteride user experienced sideeffects like sexual dysfunction, dry eyes, muscle weakness, and brain fog, which improved when they stopped the medication. They decided to stop finasteride again, questioning if maintaining hair was worth the negative impact on their well-being.
The conversation discusses concerns that Anagenic's version of GT20029 might not be as effective or safe as Kintor's, with comparisons to issues faced by pyrilutamide. The chemical structure of the drug has been published.
Dutasteride and finasteride for hair loss, with dissatisfaction expressed about dutasteride and consideration of switching back to finasteride. Users share varied experiences, noting individual responses to treatments differ.
Hair loss discussion mentions treatments like Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil. Users share experiences, sideeffects, and advice on using these treatments.
A user started taking 0.5 mg of finasteride daily and noticed watery semen, questioning if it's normal or if they should adjust the dosage. Another user suggested it might indicate reduced fertility and may not improve.
Dutasteride's half-life varies with dosage, and lower doses can be effective with fewer sideeffects compared to finasteride. Some users report different sideeffects with dutasteride and finasteride, and extreme dosages of dutasteride are unnecessary and potentially harmful.
The user experienced a slight decrease in hair shedding and scalp itch, and reduced sebum production using Pyrilutamide, but stopped due to chest pain, breathing difficulties, and heart issues. They felt normal a week after discontinuing and doubted FDA approval for the drug.
A user discusses their positive experience with finasteride, criticizing others for spreading fear about sideeffects. They emphasize that sideeffects are often temporary and not as common as some suggest.
The user shared their experience with dutasteride for hair loss prevention, noting sideeffects like muscle weakness and brain fog, and observed increased testosterone levels. They recommend starting with a low dose and adjusting based on individual needs and blood work results.
User tried oral and topical finasteride for hair loss but experienced headaches and concentration issues. They ask for advice on whether to continue or try other treatments like alfatradiol, fluridil, or pyrilutamide.
User Kylo313 used dutasteride for 20 years and had two daughters, questioning if dutasteride affects the likelihood of having male vs female children. Replies mostly request hairline photos and discuss anecdotal experiences, with some suggesting correlation doesn't imply causation and that gender determination isn't affected by dutasteride.
Dutasteride is often preferred over finasteride for hair loss due to its stronger DHT blocking, leading to better hair regrowth for some users. However, it can cause sideeffects like brain fog, libido changes, and mood issues, prompting some to switch back to finasteride or adjust their dosage.
Woman uses antiandrogens for hair thinning prevention, experiences severe dry eye with finasteride. Asks if dutasteride could be better despite potential for worse dry eye.
Dutasteride and finasteride are used for hair loss, affecting hormone levels like DHT and testosterone. Hormone balance is crucial, as changes can lead to sideeffects such as increased estradiol and potential hair loss.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can lead to varied results, with some experiencing better hair regrowth and fewer sideeffects, while others continue to lose hair. Dutasteride is generally seen as more effective but has a longer half-life, potentially extending sideeffects.
The conversation is about using pyrilutamide and RU58841 as topical solutions to prevent hair loss. Pyrilutamide is considered safer but less potent than RU58841, which some users find effective despite potential sideeffects like heart palpitations.
Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to sideeffects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its sideeffects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.
A 30-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth and improved libido after using finasteride and dutasteride for androgenetic alopecia, with no adverse effects. He plans to reduce dutasteride dosage when trying to conceive and has been using topical minoxidil since 2015.
The user experienced successful hair regrowth with Finasteride and Minoxidil but developed erectile dysfunction and abdominal pain, possibly due to medication or lifestyle changes. They plan to consult a urologist and consider adjusting medication or trying supplements like zinc, DIM, or boron.
The conversation is about seeking alternatives to finasteride for hair loss treatment due to concerns about sexual sideeffects, with pyrilutamide mentioned as a potential alternative.
The user is considering starting finasteride for hair loss prevention, expressing concerns about potential sideeffects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. They are currently taking saw palmetto, vitamin D, zinc, vitamin C, and biotin but are unsure if these will be effective.
The user is considering switching from finasteride to RU-58841 for hair loss due to sideeffects and is concerned about its safety around cats. They are also seeking dosage suggestions and alternatives like pyrilutamide.
Low estrogen levels may reduce the risk of sideeffects from finasteride, such as gynecomastia. Some users plan to start with microneedling and minoxidil before trying finasteride, while others have experienced temporary sideeffects from topical finasteride but continued use without persistent issues.
The user has been using finasteride for hair loss and is considering adding RU58841. They ask about RU58841's effectiveness, potential heart sideeffects, duration of action, dosage increase over time, transitioning to GT20029, and where to find the liquid form.
A user started using RU58841 for hair loss and experienced anxiety and physical discomfort. Other users suggested avoiding the treatment due to similar sideeffects and recommended alternative treatments like pyri.
The user discusses experiencing sideeffects from topical finasteride but not from oral finasteride, seeking advice on this issue. They mention a gradual increase in oral finasteride dosage with no sideeffects.