Who qualifies for Avodart?
Avodart · dutasteride · by GlaxoSmithKline (Avodart)
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Content current as of June 2026; updated when guidance or availability changes.
Adult men with male-pattern hair loss, typically after a finasteride trial. Same contraindications: not for women of childbearing potential. Some clinicians prefer to try finasteride first because of the smaller dutasteride evidence base.
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Frequently asked
Am I eligible for Avodart?+
Adult men with male-pattern hair loss, typically after a finasteride trial. Same contraindications: not for women of childbearing potential. Some clinicians prefer to try finasteride first because of the smaller dutasteride evidence base.
Who should not take Avodart?+
Anyone with the documented contraindications listed above. Always disclose full medical history, current medications, and family cancer history to the prescribing clinician.