Hair Loss & Hormone Meds
Dutasteride (Avodart)
Street names: Avodart, Dutas, Veltride, Duprost
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⚡What it does
- Stronger DHT blockade than finasteride (~90%) — used off-label for hair loss
- Prostate shrinkage
⚠Key risks
- Same post-finasteride-spectrum concerns, potentially stronger (broader 5-alpha-reduction blockade)
- Long half-life — weeks to clear; sides persist longer if they occur
- Semen changes, libido impact, gynecomastia risk
- Pregnant women must avoid exposure (birth defects)
✚Overdose signs
- No acute overdose
- Allergic reaction
📋Quick facts
Also known asAvodart, Dutas, Veltride, Duprost
CategoryHair Loss & Hormone Meds
Schedule / classRx-only — not controlled
Appearance0.5 mg soft gelatin capsules (often yellow/transparent); many grey brands
Street price~$0.40–$2 per capsule grey-market generics
Legal statusRx-only; widely diverted for off-label hair use
Last updated2026-09-16
Sources: FDA, EMA
Category comparison — Hair Loss & Hormone Meds
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutasteride (Avodart) | Rx-only — not controlled | Same post-finasteride-spectrum concerns, potentially stronger (broader 5-alpha-reduction blockade); Long half-life — weeks to clear; sides persist longer if they occur | ~$0.40–$2 per capsule grey-market generics |
| Finasteride (Propecia/Proscar) | Rx-only — not controlled | Post-finasteride syndrome reports — persistent sexual dysfunction, depression, brain fog in a subset of users (debated but documented); Must be taken daily; gains reverse within a year of stopping | ~$0.30–$2 per tablet |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
RxBrand names on the grey market
These brands are sold as this compound. Same molecule, different label and supply chain — quality varies enormously between them.
DutasterideDeetorDuprostDutagenDutamaxDutanolDutasDutas TVeltride
?Frequently asked questions
What does Dutasteride (Avodart) look like?
0.5 mg soft gelatin capsules (often yellow/transparent); many grey brands
What are the signs of a Dutasteride (Avodart) overdose?
No acute overdose; Allergic reaction Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Same post-finasteride-spectrum concerns, potentially stronger (broader 5-alpha-reduction blockade) Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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