How does Avodart work?
Avodart · dutasteride · by GlaxoSmithKline (Avodart)
Reviewed by the WeighedHealth Editorial Team against primary clinical sources — FDA labeling, peer-reviewed trials, and specialty-society guidelines.
Content current as of July 2026; updated when guidance or availability changes.
Same pathway as finasteride, deeper suppression of DHT. Head-to-head trials show ~1.5x the hair-count increase of finasteride at 6 months.
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How does Avodart work in the body?+
Same pathway as finasteride, deeper suppression of DHT. Head-to-head trials show ~1.5x the hair-count increase of finasteride at 6 months.
How long until Avodart starts working?+
Most patients notice appetite changes within 1-2 weeks. Meaningful weight or clinical change typically follows the full titration period (3-5 months).