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Urologist wants me to try proscar (finasteride) for bph (30 to 40 gm size). debatable help at this size. reading about post-finasteride syndrome. concerned.
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Symptoms: Would recommend trying it. If it does not help with your symptoms you will have an extra reason not to take. If it does work discuss with your urologist at followup visit about post-finasteride syndrome.
Answered 5/20/2014
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