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Can you tell me is it safe to use propecia (finasteride)?
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Mostly NO: It is safe in the sense it does help in varying extents hair loss in men. The side effects on sexual decreased function, ? fertility, gynecomastia are not pleasant/
Answered 7/6/2014
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