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A member asked:

Does proscar (finasteride) cause moobs if so if you stop taking it will the moobs go away?

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Dr. Jesse Mills answered

Specializes in Urology

Maybe: It is a possible side effect, especially if the guy is obese as he has higher estrogen levels to begin with. Once moobs form, they're tough to get rid of.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/31/2017

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