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Is Finasteride 1 mg cause prostate cance

2018-12-06 16:57:02
Hi sir, i have been taking Finasteride 1 mg since 3 years, for hair loss, but recently i read pcpt trial it says that Finasteride increases risk for ca prostate , is it true? , can i take drug for another 3 years?
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Answered2018-12-07 04:28:26

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