Question:
Does anyone know if Dutasteride is being evaluated for hair loss by the
FDA? I had heard a few years ago that the Phase III trials were
stopped by the manufacturer? Has anything changed? I know that
dutasteride is already being sold for prostate enlargement but trying
to get a doctor to prescribe off-label seems difficult. I guess since
there is no official prescribing information it kind of puts them out
on a limb a bit.
Answer:
Dutasteride i hear its been re-named to desasteride.
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