PSA: You can’t donate blood if you are taking finasteride Finasteride/Dutasteride 10/27/2025
Finasteride users cannot donate blood due to potential risks to pregnant women, requiring a one-month cessation before donating. Dutasteride requires a six-month deferral, and topical applications are not restricted.
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