Reduced finasteride dosage even more due to side effects, will it still work? Finasteride 3/3/2019
A user reduced finasteride dosage due to side effects and plans to stop it gradually while continuing minoxidil 2% daily. They aim to replace finasteride with healthy habits, exercise, and supplements.
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