My muscles & butt are disappearing on finas, and I’m only taking it because my hair was vanishing too. Help! Details below.
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 3/2/2021

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    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    Spironolactone →

    Blood-pressure and diuretic drug with anti-androgen effects

    Microneedling →

    Technique that makes tiny punctures in the scalp with fine needles

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    In this side effect report post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 2.5mg 1.5 months
    💊 Spironolactone (oral) 100mg 7 months
    • Bio Progesterone 7 months
    the tone is 😞 negative.

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    A 39 year old female who has been taking finasteride for 1.5 months and is experiencing side effects such as muscle and butt shrinkage, and weight loss despite still having tight clothing. The user is seeking advice from those with knowledge of bodybuilding and hormones to help figure out the issue.
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