Why is their so much scare mongering and facts from people who are scared out of their mind because they got a side effect? 6/10/2021
A user discusses their positive experience with finasteride, criticizing others for spreading fear about side effects. They emphasize that side effects are often temporary and not as common as some suggest.
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