Decreased Alcohol Consumption Among Former Male Users of Finasteride with Persistent Sexual Side Effects: A Preliminary Report

    June 2013 in “ Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research ”
    Michael S. Irwig
    Studysummary In this study, 65% of men with persistent sexual side effects after stopping finasteride reported a reduction in alcohol consumption, echoing findings in rodent models.
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