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Any number of reasons could be given for this modified dosing schedule. Some feel that Glaxo saw the best results in the Phase II trials at 2.5mg, but felt a lower dose might maintain the results with fewer side effects after 6 months. Some simply feel that including 2.5 as one of the main doses in the final trials demonstrates Glaxo's comfort with a higher dose, dispelling the concerns related to side effects many people have. Others feel that this shows there is something unique about the drug in that its dose can be reduced over time without losing effectiveness... and still others think that this not only verifies the safety of 2.5, it implies that without that first "kick", 0.5 daily may not be sufficient, or would make results take much longer to appear.
A Key statement from the Phase II trials was:"significant suppression of both serum and scalp DHT was observed with 0.5mg (90% and 50-60% respectively) and 2.5mg (95% and 82% respectively) dutasteride. No drug related serious adverse events were observed in the study, nor were there differences in the incidence of adverse events of special interest relative to placebo at the 0.5mg dose."

They didn't mention what side effects, if any, there were at the 2.5mg dose. Quite likely then 0.5mg is enough to do the job better than finasteride - which depletes serum DHT by around 70%. We recommend that the consumer errs on the side of caution and sticks with 0.5mg from the start. It's probably going to be enough for most men and given the cost of taking 5x the amount, the return is small.

Whatever the case may be, the absence of the final clinical data forbids us from coming to any solid conclusions on the issue. As a result, the question remains: How much should you take? There is no data to answer that question yet, but it is important that the consumer is aware of the potential health risks of taking a drug that does not currently have a published safety, dose, and effectiveness profile for younger hair loss sufferers. Since this drug must be prescribed and used for "off label" purposes, legal recourse in the case of adverse events would not be easy, and in fact may be impossible. On a positive note, many of our users are storming forward with Avodart anyway, and it will be beneficial for the rest of us to see how they respond to it.

How can I get a Prescription?

At this point, most people who have obtained it (only a select handful) seem to be acquiring it via physician friends, or doctors whom they have a mutually trusting relationship with - both in favor of the patient using it responsibly, and in favor of the doctor closely monitoring. We would be remiss not to point out that this is not exactly legal, however it is not stopping many consumers from acquiring it.
There are some overseas pharmacies that are currently offering Avodart without a prescription as well. The added convenience is offset by a much higher price. Where Drugstore.com offers Avodart with Prescription for approximately $235.54, you can obtain Avodart from Menspharmacy.com without a prescription for $425.

Keep in mind that $425 would last you only 3 weeks at the 2.5mg daily dosage.

Updates

We will continue to keep you up to date on the best places to acquire the drug, people's feedback on how they're tolerating the various doses, and the results they're seeing. The good news is that it's here, and many men are going to reap the rewards of this interesting new treatment.

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