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April 2014 in “Oncotarget” Minoxidil can reduce functions related to androgen receptors.
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May 2016 in “Therapeutic advances in urology” Taking tadalafil and finasteride together is safe and effective for treating urinary symptoms and erectile dysfunction in men with enlarged prostates.
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