Fin and Brain Fog 12/4/2015
The conversation discusses concerns about brain fog potentially caused by finasteride use, with some users sharing personal experiences of cognitive issues and others suggesting it might be paranoia or unrelated. The original poster decides to stop using finasteride to see if their cognitive function improves.
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