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Lasting dysfunctions

Firsthand reports – Volume XIII: User reviews

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 by Montaigne

The websites Drugs.com and Ask a Patient collect reviews of drugs. Here are selected reviews of finasteride, taken by men for hair loss conditions. The dates range from 2008 to 2023.

Categories Firsthand experiences Tags Firsthand reports, Lasting dysfunctions, Post-finasteride syndrome, Sexual adverse effects, Sexual dysfunction

Many websites tout the benefits of finasteride for treating hair loss, while downplaying the risks. This site is different: it puts risks in the foreground, accompanied by supporting evidence. Learn more

  • Considering taking finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss? See Weighing the risks

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