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Can you combine finasteride with minoxidil?

April 26, 2017finasteride minoxidil

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Can you combine finasteride with minoxidil?

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There are no human data supporting the use of the combination of finasteride and minoxidil. Scientific studies would be required to assess the safety and efficacy of such a combination. However, the combination has been safely prescribed to many patients and has appeared useful. If switching from one treatment to the other, it is best to overlap by six months to reduce chance of hair loss from withdrawal of the fist agent while waiting for response to the new product.