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2017-09-07 18:30:48
I've been taking finasteride for a month and I recently bought a new pack but the brand isn't the same. The first one I bought was from Dr. Reddys and now it is from ALVE. Will there be any difference? Do they both work the same?
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Don't worry The brands may be different but the drug remains the same Make sure the dosage is the same

Answered2017-09-08 02:18:27

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