June 13 2005, 2:35 pm PT | Posted in: Drugs
Hi DOC… just wanted to know what you think about avodart for the treatment of hair loss? I have been on propecia and would like to switch. Does Propecia or Avodart stop mpb permently?
The final story on Avodart safety and effectiveness are not out yet. All DHT blockers last only as long as they are active in your body. Propecia is ‘good’ for 24 hours only, so you must take it every day. Avodart lasts 3+ months (possibly in your body for over a year), however they recommend a daily dose for prostate problems, which makes no sense to me. I have gotten reports that Avodart is a better DHT blocker for balding than Propecia, using a slightly different mechanism of action. I have not yet prescribed Avodart, but I am presently reviewing the indications for doing so on a case by case basis. There are early signs that point to Avodart’s effectiveness, but there is more involved when one goes outside the FDA guidelines for prescription drugs.
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