I quit Oral Finasterise over a year ago and here's what I've found Finasteride/Dutasteride 11/28/2025
The user quit oral finasteride over a year ago, experienced improvements in brain fog and erectile dysfunction after quitting smoking and porn, and plans to try dutasteride. Another user shared their experience with finasteride, mentioning panic attacks and anxiety, and managed symptoms through lifestyle changes like meditation and exercise.
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