Using Avodart with Finasterid for hairloss? Can I continue with this regime or is it dangerous to combine those two medications?

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Is it possible to combine Avodart with Finasterid? I use Avodart 0.5 mg every 5 days and the other days 1.25 mg Finasterid for my hairloss. I have been doing this for 5 weeks now and I actually don't lose any more hair in the sink. I tried using just Avodart every day/other day but the sides were too much. Btw I'm 24 years old.

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

I would be careful about using either of them, especially finasteride. Both inhibit the conversion of testosterone to dht or dihydrotestosterone via their effect on 5- alpha reductase enzyme which is needed for conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone
Although controversial there is mounting evidence that using finasteride can cause loss of libido, erectile dysfunction and even psychological problems that continues way after the medication has been stopped. 
There are studies that support this claim and other studies that show no ill effect of the medication once it's stopped. I would try other treatment modalities like PRP, laser therapy, minoxidil, nutritional support to deal with your hair loss until this issue is clarified.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Provided you are under the care of an experienced physician and side effects and hair growth effects are monitored, it is possible. It is not commonly done but it is possible. Periodic use of dutasteride in men using finasteride has been studied in the medical literature.

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