BACKGROUND
The FDA approval for NDA#21-319/s-001 was given on October 9, 2002 and the label was posted on the same day.

This is the biggest news in hair loss treatment since FDA's clearance for Propecia in December 1997. The interesting thing is that Avodart is NOT a hair loss drug !!

Avodart™ (Dutasteride) is approved for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Not to be mistakened with prostate cancer, BPH is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate glands. It is fairly common among older men aged 50 or above. BPH usually manifest in a variety of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as urinary frequency, urgency, nighttime urination, decrease in urinary stream, incomplete emptying and incontinence etc.

Avodart is a synthetic 4-azasteroid compound. It is the first FDA approved medication that can inhibit both types of 5-alpha reductase (5AR), an enzyme that is commonly believed to responsible for the conversion of testosterone to 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It is widely suggested that DHT is the main androgen responsible for prostate growth as well as male pattern baldness.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Avodart standard dosage is 0.5mg of the active ingredient dutasteride per soft gelatin capsule. The capsule is compounded by dissolving 0.5mg of dutaseride in a combination of mono-di-glycerides caprylic/capric acid and butylated hydroxytoluene. Other ingredients include BSE-free bovine gelatin, glycerin and yellow ferric oxide.

INTERIM UPDATE, December 2004

We do plan to publish the results from a very large scale survey soon. This will provide comprehensive analysis and statistics (based on survey results) as to how effective Avodart really is for hairloss in men.  

For the time being, we do have an interim update from forum members. 

Mike76’s “6 weeks update on Avodart + Propecia + Rogaine "

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=5283&mode=full

LovelyHunk’s "7 weeks update on Dutas and Minoxidil"

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=5254&mode=full

Barnes’ 2 year update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=5212&mode=full

Stldude’s 2 years+ update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=5163&mode=full

Watabtme’s 67 days update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=4931&mode=full

UK Guy’s 2 year update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=4891&mode=full

Ray’s 3 months update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=4796&mode=full

Hairloser’s 8 months update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=4732&mode=full

NW2’s 2 years update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=4707&mode=full

Star77’s 12 months update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=4366&mode=full

Chipper’s 14 month update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=4273&mode=full

Lord Helmet’s 17 month update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=4235&mode=full

D74’s 5 month update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=4160&mode=full

JoJo’s 5 month update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=4088&mode=full

Dut Head’s 17 month update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=3886&mode=full

Marco’s 20 month update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=4212&mode=full

Marco’s 18 month update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=3725&mode=full

Hardcorechillin’s 4 month update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=3868&mode=full

Elric 63’s 9 month update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=3748&mode=full

Musotto’s 6 month update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=3673&mode=full

JeffT’s 18 month update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=3645&mode=full

King Dut 20 month update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=3412&mode=full

t-dog’s 20 month update

http://www.hairsite4.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=32&topic_id
=2936&mode=full

The above is a compilation of posts or updates from the Avodart forum, good and bad. This is not a selective compilation of any particular types of posts in the forum.   

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