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What Are The Side Effects Of Finasteride?

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Posted on Mon, 23 Feb 2015
Question: Hi doctor,

I have been prescribed final 1 mg for hair loss ... Can you please confirm on the side effects of the same...
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It can be used

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
The feared side effect of Finasteride is reversible sexual impotency.
However in clinical practice I have never seen such side effect in my patients.
You can use it safely for 6 months.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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What Are The Side Effects Of Finasteride?

Brief Answer: It can be used Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. The feared side effect of Finasteride is reversible sexual impotency. However in clinical practice I have never seen such side effect in my patients. You can use it safely for 6 months. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you