I stopped taking Finasteride because of side effects, and my dermatologist prescribed Dutasteride. 9/4/2026
The user stopped taking finasteride due to erectile dysfunction and was prescribed dutasteride by a dermatologist. Some users shared experiences of having fewer side effects with dutasteride, while others warned it might cause similar or worse side effects.
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