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I'm having side effects (impotence) on propecia (finasteride) 1mg. can i try taking a smaller dose? if so should it be e.g .25mg daily or .5 every other day? thanks
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Propecia (finasteride): Stop now. Propecia (finasteride) associated impotence and may not go away even after stopping. Recent study info.
Answered 4/25/2015
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Visceral or subcutan: It depends on whether the fat is visceral or subcutaneous due to skin laxity. The former ("apple body type") is best treated with diet and excercise for cosmetic as well as health concerns. The latter two may respond to liposuction or a tummy tuck.
Answered 12/9/2013
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No: I don't think Propecia (finasteride) in a dose lower than 1mg will be effective in hair growth or preventing hair loss.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Finasteride: It's very unlikely that 1 mg of Finasteride (propecia) would by itself cause significant erectile dysfunction unless you had other significant co-factors as well. Perhaps consider being evaluated by a urologist.
Answered 9/28/2016
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