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60-90 / 1000+ resultscommunity PSA: My GP told me you should get yearly kidney and liver tests if you are on Dutasteride
Dutasteride users should get yearly kidney and liver tests, especially young people. General health checkups are not common in the UK, but such tests are recommended as a precaution.
community 20M What blood test panel should I take?
community Hormone test results - anybody else have similar with fin/dut
community Dutasteride or treatment and TRT/PEDs
community My numbers seem completely off. 24M (Diffused thinning)
A 24-year-old male experiencing diffused thinning discusses his DHT levels and hair density issues. He has not used finasteride or dutasteride and is considering AR inhibitors.
community Serum DHT levels variation on dutasteride
Serum DHT levels and their variations when using dutasteride for hair loss treatment.
community Efficacy of different dutasteride doses vs finasteride
Dutasteride doses matter for hair loss treatment and are more effective than finasteride. RU58841 is suggested for better gains, but side effect profiles should be considered.
community 10 years of dutasteride how is it?
community Baseline bloodwork before starting Finasteride 1mg EOD – looking for comparison and discussion
A user shared their baseline bloodwork results before starting Finasteride 1mg every other day, seeking comparison with others who have done similar tests. They are interested in any changes observed after beginning the treatment.
community 1y finasteride 3m dutasteride no real progress
community just found out dutasteride powder isn’t being absorbed properly
community DHT LEVEL IS 700pg/ml AFTER 8 MONTHS OF DUTASTERIDE
The user had high DHT levels after 8 months on dutasteride, questioning the drug's authenticity. They got dutasteride from a legitimate source and will update on progress.
community Dutasteride actually has different half lives depending on dose
Dutasteride's half-life varies with dosage, and lower doses can be effective with fewer side effects compared to finasteride. Some users report different side effects with dutasteride and finasteride, and extreme dosages of dutasteride are unnecessary and potentially harmful.
community Fin/Dut and Metabolism Speeds…
A user speculates that a fast metabolism might affect the effectiveness of dutasteride for hair loss. Another user argues that drug response is unrelated to metabolism speed.
community 0.25 finasteride dosage every other day
community Dutasteride+Tamsulosin combination
The user has been using finasteride for 3 years with good results and wants to switch to dutasteride combined with tamsulosin. They are seeking more information about tamsulosin.
community Help with blood test results (DHT 3x higher than max limit)
community DHT before and after from .5mg DUT once a week
The user experienced improved libido and erections after reducing DHT levels with 0.5mg of dutasteride once a week, despite previous side effects from finasteride. They are also on testosterone replacement therapy and have not noticed major personality changes.
community Feminizing Hormons wet through the roof with Finasterid
community Blood Results (UPDATED) TOTAL T 1279 ng/dL- 2 Yrs on Fin / 1.5 Yrs on Dut
The user has been using a hair loss treatment regimen including RU58841, minoxidil, and dutasteride, but still experiences hairline recession and fatigue despite high testosterone levels. They are considering adjusting their dutasteride dosage due to concerns about libido and energy levels.
community 2 years on dut (.5mg three times per week) 1 and a half on RU 5% (once a day)
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using dutasteride (0.5 mg three times a week) and RU58841 (5% once a day), with no side effects reported from RU58841. They are considering increasing the RU58841 dose or adding minoxidil for further improvement.
community Still receding on dutasteride after 18 months
community Dutasteride and TRT study indicates improvement in aging male symptoms and no difference between placebo group and dutasteride group
community Fin effects on prostate sensation for MSM
Finasteride may affect prostate sensation and size, with some users reporting easier urination. Concerns exist about prostate shrinkage even at lower doses.
community Dut once a week vs finaster 0.25mg daily? What maintains better?
community upped dutasteride from 0,5mg to 3mg and question about my shedding right now
The user increased their dutasteride dose from 0.5mg to 3mg daily to address hair thinning, noticing a change in shedding patterns and possibly thicker hair. Other users discuss the effectiveness of different dutasteride doses on DHT levels and suggest staying consistent with the treatment.
community New study compared twice weekly, thrice weekly DUT and daily finasteride
Dutasteride is effective for hair loss but may cause side effects like decreased sperm count, which might not fully recover after stopping. Users discuss balancing dosages to minimize side effects while maintaining benefits.
community From the research study: "Dihydrotestosterone and the concept of 5a-reductase inhibition in human benign prostatic hyperplasia" - G. Bartsch, R.S. Rittmaster, H. Klocker (2002) in the "World Journal of Urology".
Dutasteride is a stronger 5AR inhibitor than finasteride and can significantly lower DHT levels. Reduced doses of dutasteride may lower side effects.
community Where to get a blood test uk before starting dutasteride ?
A user in England seeks advice on where to get a custom blood test for DHT, PRL, estradiol, SHBG, testosterone, and free testosterone before starting dutasteride. They want a baseline measurement before beginning treatment.