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Hello, i have been using proscar (finasteride) 1mg for my hair loss. does it have any side effect on infertility and prostate on a long run? has it been proved?
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Proved: You can save money by getting prescription finasteride 5mg (duterasteride may be even better) and cutting it into 4 parts, take 1 part a day. This is dramatically cheaper. By taking this, you will lose less hair with aging. You will suffer less enlargement and less cancer of the prostate. There may be a small risk of higher grade prostate cancer. No effect on fertility. Longer use = more benefit.
Answered 9/6/2014
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