Avodart™ (dutasteride) - second-gen. 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor

[Alpine]

http://www.hairlosshelp.com/html/Dutasteride_Avodart_Available_USA.cfm

So I guess this stuff is Available in US now. I wonder why I havent seen much talk about it. Seems very effective -

"Dutasteride, the active ingredient in Avodart™, is a second-generation 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, is the first and only drug to inhibit both the type 1 and type 2 enzymes responsible for the conversion of testosterone to DHT (dihydrotestosterone), the primary cause of prostate growth. Dutasteride's dual inhibition decreases levels of DHT by 90 percent at two weeks and 93 percent at two years. "

Gyno sides are around 1%

http://www.dutasteride.org/dutasteride/dutasteride_safety.htm

Stuff is Pricey as hell though. Anyone know if there are alternate brands as with ********? If someone started carrying some of this I have a feeling they would be rich quick.

Anyone else have any comments/news/info on this stuff?

Small ?

[MRCYS]

Well from what I have read it only comes in gel caps so you couldn't cut them up like with proscar. I think it blocks too much DHT, while proscar is perfect IMO.

[Majc]

no alternatives right now

Dr Reddys lists dutasteride as "in development", but with India coming into line as far as IP goes; it's anyones guess. I would think the chances are better that China will step up to the plate, but I have no concrete info right now. QHI is rumored to be selling prescription free avodart for the "lowest online price" around march/april, perhaps the cost will be around the $200- per 100 capsule point.