Ways to combat insomnia from fin? (I’m not looking to quit!)
    1/20/2023

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    In this side effect report post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 0.25mg every other day 2 months
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 0.25mg daily since week three
    💊 ZMA (oral) past two nights
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

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    The user is experiencing insomnia after starting finasteride and is seeking solutions without quitting the medication. Suggestions include trying ZMA, maintaining consistent sleep habits, and considering other sleep aids like Nytol or melatonin.
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