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Finasteride 1 mg

2018-12-18 16:08:36
Hi sir using Finasteride 1 mg for hair loss, since 3 years , does Finasteride cause prostate cancer if we take for years?
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Finasteride use will lead to protect ion against prostate cancer.  Don't worry

Answered2018-12-26 15:47:38

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Finasteride is used in prostate cancer prevention trial for prevention of prostate cancer..but it increases the detection of high grade cancers... No direct evidence to say that it increases risk ...

Answered2018-12-18 16:37:18

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