For what it's worth ("side effects" and my experience on Finasteride) 8/7/2016
The user experienced side effects commonly attributed to Finasteride without ever taking the drug, suggesting these issues may stem from other life factors. They advise considering other potential causes before blaming Finasteride for such side effects.
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community Dont fucking wait to start finasteride!
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