Compare DUTASTERIDE (Dutasteride) and FINASTERIDE (Finasteride) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Dutasteride, Avodart · 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
How it works
Other agent
Approved for
Finasteride, Propecia, Proscar · 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Finasteride is a competitive and specific inhibitor of Type II 5α-reductase, an intracellular enzyme that converts the androgen testosterone into DHT. Two ...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 18 Reddit discussions
DUTASTERIDE
17%
positive
6 threads
FINASTERIDE
17%
positive
12 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
6 Reddit threads analysed for DUTASTERIDE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
899 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
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These are my results after 9 months Dutasteride (Avodart) 0.5mg daily Oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily I didn’t experience any side effects from either medication I do also have a transplant booked in January at a local clinic which I was quoted $8000aud Also wanted to mention Minoxidil in oral form is e
Before using dutasteride 0.5 and minoxidil 5%, 3 months progress, i turn 27 on march, i started to lose my hair when i was 25, didn’t do much about it cause i was scared of the side effects that dutasteride might cause on the body, but after realizing how much i loss, i decided to try the medication
Long time lurker here and finally decided to post about my experience. Friend pointed out hair loss sometime in 2021 and that’s when I found this subreddit. I’ve only had what some consider minor hair loss. I have some temple recession (mostly right side), some crown thinning, and overall minor dif
I am an MD with 9 years of work experience, and what I have seen on Reddit over the past few months regarding hair growth and health has terrified me, to the point that I think any subreddit about this topic should be shut down To summarize it, I've noticed that if you post a picture with any amount
Hey, I wondered if anyone would be willing to share their policies or informal practices regarding the loading of cytotoxic/chemotherapeutic agents into their automated dispensing cabinets? I am talking about unit dose tabs/caps/cups like methotrexate, bicalutamide, dutasteride, megestrol acetate li
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12 Reddit threads analysed for FINASTERIDE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
43 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
My 29-year-old (male, 5.10 inch, 180 lb, non smoking, no medical history before), husband started taking hair loss medications from Hims, which contained finasteride (1.3 mg), minoxidil (3 mg), biotin (2.5 mg), vitamin B5 (11 mg), vitamin B6 (2.5 mg), and vitamin C (100 mg). After just five days on
...for treatment of COVID in a 60yo female.
78M, height 183cm, weight 58kg, white, primary complaint death. Cause of death given as acute subdural haematoma. Suffered from a TIA exactly two years before he died and suffered from high blood pressure as well as prostate issues. Medications he was prescribed (but I cannot say what he was actuall
I'm an RN and something that happened at a facility where I used to work has been bothering me... We had a couple of long-term patients on finasteride and anastrozole and the nursing staff were required to crush these meds (with a silent knight in the med room) and administer via PEG tube. When I fi
27, male, 160 lbs, 5'8", no fever from what I can tell Please see photo in comments I take Adderall and dutasteride (5-alpha reductase inhibitor, more potent than finasteride) for hair loss, it has been associated with non alcoholic fatty liver. I use nicotine pouches. I had a painful blister on m
I’m in my early twenties and fortunate enough to not have any problems with my health. As I get older, however, I understand there a number of issues I could face where the solution is, “well, if you had started 20 years ago...” So I’m looking for the sort of minor things I can start doing that I’l
We currently dissolve the tablet in 20ml SWIFI and give it one hour. This obviously is getting old. Any recipes out there with longer BUD
28 year old male, 85kg, 172cm. No recent changes in diet when symptoms started, minimal cancer risk factors. Drink socially, perhaps once or twice monthly. Not diabetic. No recurring medications other than finasteride and a multivitamin. For the last 18 months, months I've experienced fatty/floating
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Both DUTASTERIDE and FINASTERIDE belong to the 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
DUTASTERIDE carries 4 FDA warnings. FINASTERIDE carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
This comparison is for informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making medication decisions.
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