description
Dutas is the new potent dual ( type 1 and type 2 ) 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor. Whereas Finpecia/Fincar inhibit production of type 2 5 alpha-reductase and consequently cut dht levels by 60%, Dutas inhibits production of type 1 and type 2 5 alpha-reductase, cutting overall dht levels by a massive 93% making it a much more effective medication for the treatment of MPB ( Male Pattern Baldness ).

indications
Dutas ( Dutasteride ) is the new, highly effective treatment for male pattern baldness ( androgenetic alopecia ) for men suffering from mild to moderate hair loss of the vertex and anterior mid scalp regions. recent test results have also shown Dutas to be effective in reversing frontal hair loss. As Dutas is a type 1 and type 2 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, hair regrowth levels have been shown to be superior compared to results obtained from Finpecia and Fincar. phase ii trials for Dutasteride completed by Glaxosmithkline concerning fda approval for the treatment of hair loss are encouraging. After 6 months of treatment, the hair counts measured in a 1 inch diameter circle increased by an average of 96 hairs with 0.5mg of Dutasteride taken daily compared to an average of 72 hairs with a hefty 5mg of Finasteride daily. this shows Dutasteride to be around 30% more effective than finasteride in promoting hair regrowth.

dosage/administration.
Dutas comes in a 0.5mg capsule that is taken once per day. do not crush or break the capsules. Dutas can be taken with or without food and should be swallowed whole. a treatment period of at least 6 months is recommended to ascertain if treatment with Dutas will be of benefit. As with Finpecis and Fincar, if you forget to take Dutas, do not double up on the next dose to catch up. skip the missed dose and take the next capsule as normal. Dutas should be taken for a minimum of 6 months to realise visible benefits with hair regrowth normally occuring from 3 months onwards. many users report a significant regrowth of lost hair after 6 - 12 months.

side effects.
side effects arising from the use of Dutas include impotence, a decrease in libido (sex drive), breast enlargement and tenderness and a decrease in the amount of semen released during sex. However, it must be stressed that these side effects tend to disappear with continued usage or if consumption of the medication is stopped altogether.

warnings and precautions
Dutas should never be taken by women. it is also possible for Dutasteride to be absorbed through the skin, therefore it is inadvisable for women to handle the capsules especially if they are crushed or split. if a woman is pregnant or plans to become pregnant, any contact with Dutasteride by a developing male fetus may result in abnormalities of the genitalia. Dutas should also not be taken by men who are actively planning a family.
A blood test called PSA ( Prostrate-Specific Antigen ) for the screening of prostrate cancer can be affected by taking Dutas. If a psa test is undertaken, it is imperative that your doctor is informed that you are taking Dutas.
Also, use Dutas with caution if there is any history of mild to moderate liver disease, as Dutasteride is metabolised extensively in the liver.

Dutas should not be used in the following circumstances :
If there is a allergy to 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
Children or adolescents under 18 years of age.
Secerely decreased liver function.
Women.
If an allergy exists to any of its ingredients. if an allergic reaction a occurs, stop using the medicine immediately and inform your doctor.

drug interactions.
The following medicines may increase the level of Dutasteride in the blood by interfering with its breakdown by the body :- ritonavir, indinavir, nefazodone, itraconazole, ketoconazole taken by mouth, diltiazem, verapamil.
If any of the above medications are being taken, seek medical advice before using Dutas.