I attempted to explain why Saw Palmetto is BS, now I think taking it with Fin isn't a bad idea. Finasteride 9/30/2018
Saw Palmetto may act like a weaker version of finasteride and could be too weak to treat male pattern baldness (MPB) on its own. However, combining Saw Palmetto with low doses of finasteride might increase effectiveness with less risk of prostate shrinkage and sexual side effects.
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