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      community I bought 150€ worth of Avodart for nothing

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride capsules were exposed to heat and humidity, causing them to soften, and the user considered replacing them with new ones from a local pharmacy. Suggestions included alternating between old and new capsules, storing them properly, and using them topically with Minoxidil, though the user decided to wait and see the effects of Dutasteride first.

      community 10 months progression (plz respond)

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user is experiencing hair shedding after using minoxidil and is considering switching to dutasteride while planning to increase their oral minoxidil dose. They also use nicotine pouches, Vyvanse, and GHK-Cu, and have noticed thicker eyebrows and lashes from oral minoxidil.

      community UPDATE - 7 months 2,5 dutatesteride

      in Update  8 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user continues to experience hair loss despite using dutasteride 2.5mg, minoxidil 5mg, and ciclopirox shampoo, and plans to reassess after one year. Others report similar issues with dutasteride, with some switching to finasteride or adding RU58841.

      community Vitamins Deficiency and blood works result

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about a user planning to start minoxidil treatment and considering increasing zinc intake to improve testosterone and libido. They are concerned about potential hair loss due to increased testosterone and are advised to consider magnesium supplementation and the effects of DHT if not on finasteride or dutasteride.

      community You NEED this if You’re Taking Fin/Dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 11 months ago
      DIM is suggested to help with estrogen metabolism for those on finasteride or dutasteride, potentially reversing side effects like fat gain and mood changes. Some users doubt its effectiveness, recommending lifestyle changes or consulting a doctor instead.

      community Recovered from dark finasteride side effects

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including depression and anxiety, but recovered with DHT injections, sleep medication, and Ayurvedic treatments. They now maintain hair health with minoxidil, PRP therapy, and a good diet, advising against self-diagnosis and recommending consulting a doctor.

      community Update: Chest discomfort from RU58841

      in Update  34 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced severe chest pains and shortness of breath after using RU58841 for hair loss and was advised by a doctor that blocking androgens can weaken the heart. They decided to continue with finasteride, minoxidil, and a hair transplant instead.

      community No longer have drive in the gym

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user lost gym motivation after taking finasteride for four months, possibly due to its effect on DHT levels. Suggestions include adjusting dosage, trying topical treatments, using caffeine, checking testosterone levels, and considering supplements like SSRIs or pregnenolone.

      community Temple revival. Dropping Oral min.

      in Chat  5 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced negative side effects from oral minoxidil, including cardiac issues and excessive sweating, and decided to switch to topical minoxidil while using other treatments like RU58841, Setipiprant, Azelaic acid, and latanoprost. Another user suggested splitting the oral minoxidil dose to reduce side effects.

      community We are manipulating our hormones, surely it's prudent to track bloodwork ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  64 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether individuals using hair loss treatments like Dutasteride (Dut) or Finasteride (Fin) should regularly check their hormone levels through bloodwork. Some argue it's important to monitor the effects of these medications on hormone levels, while others believe it's unnecessary if there are no side effects, citing cost and practicality concerns.

      community Testosterone and Estradiol levels on 1 mg/day dutasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  44 upvotes 6 months ago
      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.

      community 5ARI (dutasteride) Associated with Adverse Metabolic Effects

       25 upvotes 8 years ago
      Dutasteride is associated with increased blood glucose, HbA1c, LDL cholesterol, and liver enzyme activity, potentially leading to diabetes, NAFLD, and liver metabolism changes. The conversation highlights concerns about these adverse effects and calls for more studies, including on finasteride.

      community I got my bloodwork done... What now?

      in Update  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been experiencing hair thinning despite taking finasteride and minoxidil for six months. Bloodwork suggests a vitamin D deficiency, and users recommend consulting a doctor and possibly supplementing vitamin D.

      community What happens to the excess testosterone after using dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      Using dutasteride or finasteride can increase free testosterone, which may convert to estradiol, potentially causing side effects like increased estrogen levels. Individual responses vary, and some users report changes in cholesterol, hair texture, and side effects like gyno or increased sex drive.

      community Naturally high T (1,100+) causing diffuse thinning while on Dut

      in Chat  23 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 26-year-old male with high testosterone is experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and low-level laser therapy. Suggestions include adjusting dutasteride dosage, monitoring iron levels, and consulting a dermatologist for further evaluation.
      8 Months on Dutasreride and Hair Loss Progressively Worse

      community 8 Months on Dutasreride and Hair Loss Progressively Worse

      in Treatments  80 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride eight months ago due to worsening hair loss but continues to experience hair thinning and seeks advice on additional treatments. They are asking for suggestions on medications, topical therapies, lifestyle changes, or professional treatments.

      community Crazy question about sex sides

      in General  50 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses using hormones like pregnenolone and tongkat ali to counteract sexual side effects from hair loss medications such as finasteride, dutasteride, ketoconazole, and minoxidil. The user stopped the other medications but continues using minoxidil while seeking advice on maintaining libido.

      community Oral Dutasteride before vs After !

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  75 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male experienced hair thickening using a specialized pill containing Dutasteride and Minoxidil, despite taking it irregularly due to being away from home. He plans to resume a more regular dosing schedule for better results, as he noticed side effects like brain fog and decreased libido.