“Is France going to veto the EU and ban finasteride and dutasteride?” Finasteride/Dutasteride 6/11/2025
Concerns about France potentially banning finasteride and dutasteride due to supposed side effects, though no solid evidence supports this action. Users believe a ban is unlikely and discuss ways to obtain the treatments if it occurs.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity The ANSM is trying to ban Finasteride
France is considering reviewing finasteride and dutasteride due to concerns about their safety, but a ban in the EU is unlikely due to regulatory hurdles. Many users express frustration over the potential ban, emphasizing the effectiveness of finasteride for hair loss and criticizing the influence of anecdotal evidence on public health policy.
community Well here I am 3-4 years later.
The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hair loss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.
community I’m Feeling so discouraged and depressed - No one wants to prescribe finasteride to me.
A user in France is frustrated because three dermatologists refused to prescribe finasteride for their hair loss, suggesting it's not androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and offering expensive vitamin treatments instead. Other users suggest buying hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride from various online pharmacies and considering a gender-affirming care physician for more understanding treatment options.
community I went to see a derm, they prescribed 1mg of fin, i have now had it over a month and haven’t taken it.
A user is anxious about starting finasteride for hair loss despite believing in its effectiveness. Others suggest starting with a lower dose and emphasize the low risk of side effects.
community DHT Isn't (Directly) Important
Finasteride's potential side effects, especially sexual dysfunction, are discussed, with emphasis on hormonal balance between testosterone and estradiol. Users share experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, highlighting the variability in side effects and the influence of mindset and lifestyle.
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