Anyone take Dutasteride?

[hanji]

I need to know the benefits and cons of taking this, it seems a lot stronger than finasteride and has less side effects I heard

 

[hanji]

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[Deleted member 115987]

I need to know the benefits and cons of taking this, it seems a lot stronger than finasteride and has less side effects I heard

no i dont,bump

 

[hanji]

no i dont,bump

thanks

 

[Richard Cheese]

I don't see why it would have less sides. It works through the same mechanism as fin. It's definitely stronger and nets slightly more hair.

 

[narex054]

I need to know the benefits and cons of taking this, it seems a lot stronger than finasteride and has less side effects I heard

Bump

 

[The Homelander]

 

[badexilw]

I need to know the benefits and cons of taking this, it seems a lot stronger than finasteride and has less side effects I heard

Benefits of Dutasteride Over Finasteride:​

More Effective for Hair Loss – Dutasteride reduces DHT (dihydrotestosterone) levels by 90%, compared to finasteride’s 70%, making it more potent for treating hair loss.
Longer Half-Life – Dutasteride stays in the body for 4-5 weeks, while finasteride clears out in 6-8 hours, leading to more consistent DHT suppression.
Better for BPH (Enlarged Prostate) – Dutasteride shrinks the prostate more effectively than finasteride, improving symptoms like frequent urination.
Potentially Fewer Side Effects for Some – Some users report fewer side effects, possibly due to more stable DHT suppression, but this varies by individual.

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Cons of Dutasteride:​

Longer Half-Life Means Longer Recovery – If you experience side effects, they linger longer due to the extended half-life.
Higher Risk of Sexual Side Effects? – Some studies suggest similar rates of sexual side effects (ED, low libido) as finasteride, but others indicate a slightly higher risk with dutasteride.

 

[Prøphet]

I want to take it when I get older only reason I hold off is that inhibiting type 1 5ar in rats decreases bone mass, fin only inhibits type 2 but dut inhibits both. 90% chance it doesnt apply to humans but still not risking it only to get a 20% increase in effectiveness