If you’re on the fence about Finasteride, don’t wait! Finasteride/Dutasteride 11/17/2022
Finasteride, a medication for hair loss that has both positive and negative effects. Users discussed their own personal experiences with the drug as well as potential side-effects of taking it, such as erectile dysfunction or gynecomastia. Suggestions were also made about starting at a lower dosage to minimize these risks.
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