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    Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Emerging Clinical Problem

    December 2019 in “ Neurobiology of Stress
    Silvia Diviccaro, Roberto Cosimo Melcangi, Silvia Giatti
    Studysummary This review discusses adverse effects of 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors, particularly persistent side effects such as post-finasteride syndrome, and highlights the need for further investigation.
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