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Side effects of finasteride

2018-01-09 04:09:22
I saw a dermatologist yesterday and she prescribed finasteride 1 mg twice a week, but I'm too scared of its side effects as it is directly related to endocrine system. What should I do?
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Answered2018-01-09 16:09:28

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