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Is .25mg of finastride just as effective as a full dose?

May 9, 2019
Asked By:Courageous6385 in Gilbert, AZ

I’m 21, and starting to thin around my temples. No recession yet but I thought I’d try finastride. I’ve read online that .25mg of finastride is about just as effective in reducing DHT levels as a full does. From the graphs I looked at, it’s about a 15-20% difference as opposed to a 75% difference. Just wanted to know your professional opinion. Thanks.

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May 14, 2019

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May 9, 2019

Answer: 1/4 dose of finasteridw

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William Rassman, MD (retired)
May 9, 2019

Answer: 1/4 dose of finasteridw

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William Rassman, MD (retired)

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