AVODART vs. PROPECIA (RE: hair loss)

Avodart/Dutasteride vs. Propecia/Finasteride

(1) I heard that there is this NEW drug called Avodart and it works better then Propecia for hair loss. Does anyone know if its true? I would love to hear users’ feedback.

(2) I understand both drugs work to block the enzyme 5 alpha reductase which reduces the level of DHT. I’m not sure but I have a feeling that they mess with your testosterone. :unsure: My question to someone who is more knowledgeable about this matter is this; will those hair loss medications weaken effects of my gear? Is it better to take them while you are off gear? Please let me know and if possible explain.

Thanks a million,
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I don't know the science behind it but avodart blocks DHT via both pathways, propecia only blocks one...

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I suspect that it will not affect testosterone. DHT is not one of the main hormones regulated by the hypothalamus. It is just a derivative of testosterone. But please remember, I have no evidence to support this claim so please do not hold it as fact.

Dutasteride blocks dht conversion at both type 1 and 2 5-alpha reductase enzymes, where are proscar only blocks at type 2. I am not 100% sure or not if reducing the amount conversion from testosterone to dht will simply reduce hairloss or cause some loss of gains, I know dht is about 4 x stronger than testosterone. What bill R recomends is that we keep levels of dht in the body regulated, to what they would be at normal hormone level, so using it with a test cycle would be beneficial as we dont raise dht, so it cant bind to the hair follicles. So on a test cycle, you could take it, i wouldnt take it without test, as it would have some effect on mood, sex drive and training strength by lowering normal levels of dht in the body

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So neither Dutasteride nor Propecia will lessen the effect of gear? That’s a great news, if its really the case.

Very interesting. Anyone else?

i would say not bro, from all my research, i would say its a big misconception. As said dht levels should be kept whatever normal level is, so use of them during cycle would help normalise that as cycling test will raise dht

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