New study on Avodart! Possible heart risk
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These studies are always questionable. Their was once a study that suggested that Proscar increased the risk of prostate cancer and then a couple of years later the researchers backtracked and a new study revealed that Proscar actually lowered the risk on cancer and now is prescribed to prevent cancer in high risk men. Just saying.Comment
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These studies are always questionable. Their was once a study that suggested that Proscar increased the risk of prostate cancer and then a couple of years later the researchers backtracked and a new study revealed that Proscar actually lowered the risk on cancer and now is prescribed to prevent cancer in high risk men. Just saying.Comment
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Agreed. I've read about what you mentioned. Nonetheless these facts were stumbled upon while trying to prove that avodart reduces the risk of cancer (it does but not significantly). I for one tend to give more credit to information like this, that surfaced accidentally. Don't know why...it's just a feeling.Comment
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The risk doesn't seem that big. I think using dutasteride until a future "cure" comes out is still a great idea if you are young. It is only a bad idea if you are on tons of other medication, older and have a family history of heart disease.Comment
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true
But then again maybe I'm giving myself excuses to stay on the drug.Comment
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If the study was done on men 50-75 then wtf. Stay on the drug. If you are younger than 35 you have an extremely low risk of heart failure. I highly doubt this drug will effect us at all... even if you had heart failure in your family and you are 50...it is still a small percentage.
I am 20 years old, my heart is fine. I exercise plenty. If I can take this until histogen hits the market then I think it's a great idea. I am still deciding whether to take dutasteride or finasteride though... I am not sure which one.
any advice?Comment
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I'm 24. I'm taking both finasteride and dutasteride one every other day the other in between. So far they don't seem to be doing much, but i haven't reached the 6 month line yet. My advice is this (i'm sure others can confirm it) take finasteride and only if that does not work consider dutasteride (as it is a more powerful drug).Comment
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I know spencer also says that.
But I mean really. If I try this stuff and don't get any side effects, isn't that better?
Why are you taking both? Should I try that also?Comment
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Unless I can find some really good reasons not to try avodart I think I will try it. I really want to see some regrowth... and I think this maximizes my chances. If I get side effects I will try finasteride or so.
The side effects are very rare. But the hair growth is not.
I really do think it is worth giving a shot.
Does anyone have any good reason for me not to take it? I am so lost.Comment
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why not just start with finasteride, give it a couple of months see if you get any side effects and then try dutasteride. IF fin works for you: worst case scenario: you will not loose any more hair. Best case: you'll have some regrowth or thickening.
Then, if it doesn't work you're left with another option: dutasteride.
The other way around does not leave any option in terms of hair benefits, only in terms of side effects.Comment
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