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Will taking finansteride cause serious side effects

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Unlikely: The main "serious" side effect would be a severe allergic reaction. Here is a list of the side effects: http://www.drugs.com/sfx/finasteride-side-effects.html

Dr Puppala agreed

Answered 8/25/2014

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