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What are the pros/cons of finateride v. dutasteride?

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Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguez answered

Specializes in Urology

Fin/dut: Both help reduce size of prostate and may reduce incidence of prostate cancer in some studies and improve voiding symptoms. They may cause decreased ejaculation, decreased libido, gynecomastia, breast soreness, impotence.

Answered 4/1/2019

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