Generic Dutasteride
Product: Generic Dutasteride (Dutas)
Drug Name: Dutasteride
Packaging Type: Blister strip of 10 x 0.5mg capsules
Manufacturer: Dr Reddy's
Generic Dutasteride Prices
| 30 Capsules of Generic Dutasteride |
US$45.00 |
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| 60 Capsules of Generic Dutasteride |
US$78.00 |
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| 90 Capsules of Generic Dutasteride |
US$117.00 |
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| 180 Capsules of Generic Dutasteride |
US$216.00 |
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Generic Dutasteride and Hair Loss
Generic Dutasteride has be shown to be a better hair loss treatment than finasteride (Propecia or Proscar). Generic Dutasteride resulted in a DHT supression of approximately 95% in clinical trials. DHT is the primary cause of androgenetic alopecia.
Recommended Dosage of Generic Dutasteride
Dosages of 0.5mg, 2.5mg and 5.0mg were tested. The effectiveness of the higher dosages was only marginally greater than a doage of 0.5mg. One Generic Dutasteride capsule (0.5mg) should be taken daily.
Hair Loss Results from Taking Generic Dutasteride
Generic Dutasteride was taken for 24 weeks. The following pictures show the effect of Generic Dutasteride on preventing further hair loss and promoting hair regrowth.

Week 0
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After 24 weeks
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Important Information about Generic Dutasteride
Generic Dutasteride is indicated for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. It has not yet been approved by the FDA for the treatment of hair loss.
Generic Dutasteride Side Effects
The most common side effects when taking Generic Dutasteride are impotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection), a decrease in libido (sex drive), breast enlargement and tenderness (gynecomastia) and a decrease in the amount of semen released during sex. These side effects usually decrease or disappear with continued usage, or stopping the medication altogether. The side effects reported were significantly less than those resulting from treatment with finasteride.
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