Huge anxiety after taking finasteride Treatment 12/5/2025
The user experiences severe anxiety and physical symptoms after taking finasteride and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments since dutasteride is unavailable. They suspect an allergic reaction to finasteride and have stopped using it.
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