What Is The Dutasteride Dosage For Hair Loss?

This medication is in the same 5-alpha reductase inhibitor drug class as Finasteride, which is the only tablet currently approved for male pattern baldness treatment, although Dutasteride may be stronger and lasts longer in the body.

We know all about the correct dosage of Dutasteride to use for an enlarged prostate, but what about hair loss? Is it the same, or does the dosage change for hair loss treatment?

Below, we discuss dutasteride strengths and dosage regimens that a licensed provider may consider for hair loss.

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What strengths does Dutasteride come in?

Dutasteride is currently only manufactured in one strength of capsule.

At a regular pharmacy, Dutasteride comes as a 0.5mg capsule.

Either way, 0.5mg capsules are the only strength you will find at your regular pharmacy.

Aside from this manufactured capsule, you can sometimes find compounding pharmacies that can make up Dutasteride capsules, or topical solutions, creams, or gels in different strengths or formulations according to your prescription.

‍Strut offers compounded dutasteride capsules and compounded topical dutasteride. Capsule strength is generally 0.6 mg, and the compounded topical medication may contain up to 1 mg of dutasteride per gram. You can have a free online 10-15 minute questionnaire-based appointment with our providers today to see if Dutasteride is a good choice for you.

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How is Dutasteride usually prescribed for an enlarged prostate?

When you are using Dutasteride for an enlarged prostate, the healthcare provider will normally prescribe the 0.5mg capsule to be taken once every day.

This may be a singular treatment consisting of just the Dutasteride, or sometimes the Dutasteride 0.5mg capsule will also be paired with another prostate medication, Tamsulosin.

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How may dutasteride be prescribed for hair loss?

Dutasteride is normally prescribed off-label for hair loss in a dosage of one 0.5mg capsule taken once daily.

In head-to-head studies against Finasteride, Dutasteride 0.5mg once daily was shown to have a better increase in total hair count and more decreases in thin hair count after 24 weeks as compared to the Finasteride 1mg once daily group.

Evidence is limited regarding which dutasteride dose and schedule a licensed provider may consider for hair loss.

So, more studies need to be done on the subject.

Until then, your healthcare provider may go with the 0.5mg once daily dose, or may try something else including only taking Dutasteride a few times a week, asking you to split the tablet, or getting a different strength compounded.

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Always listen to your healthcare provider’s instructions

Your healthcare provider always knows your particular presentation, medical history, and goals, so take your medication exactly as prescribed on your medication label.

If you have questions about your Dutasteride dosage, speak with your healthcare provider, and do not change your dose or schedule without approval from your healthcare provider.

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Where to find Dutasteride for hair loss

If you are interested in compounded dutasteride for hair loss, start by talking with your healthcare provider.

Some healthcare providers may consider dutasteride, finasteride, or minoxidil when discussing treatment options for hair loss.

Either way, starting the conversation is the first step.

Here at Strut Health, our providers are familiar with Dutasteride oral and topical formulations for men. You can have a free online questionnaire and picture-based consultation to see if Dutasteride is a good fit for you.

If you are a good candidate for treatment, your Dutasteride medication can be shipped to your front door with our free 2-day shipping.

*Compounded drug products are not approved or evaluated for safety, effectiveness, or quality by the FDA. Rx required.