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What is finasteride (propecia) used for? is it safe?

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Hair loss prevention: Propecia (finasteride) is used for men to stop hair loss. In some men they will regrow hair. The medication will cause birth defects in women so it is very dangerous for women that may become pregnant.

Dr Sexton agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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Baldness: Propecia (finasteride) is used to treat baldness. Although it is safe, side affects may include erectile dysfunction, loss of libido, and gynecomastia.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/24/2016

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Hi doctor is it safe to take propecia (finasteride) 5mg a day for hairloss. Tryed. 1mg not. Working.. Thank you?

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Please respond. Are DHT blockers like saw palmetto and propecia (finasteride) safe for men? Will that cause libido problems? Or does it just depend? I'm confused.

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Is it safe to take propecia (finasteride) . I heard that it has serious side effects like impotence & erectile dysfunction?

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Is is safe for me to take propecia while my wife is pregnant? The ob/gyn told us we shouldn't even have it in the house. The docs wants me to get off of propecia. They told me wife that obviously she should never handle it (which i knew), but shouldn't to

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I take propecia for hair loss. Would taking creatine for my workout be safe? I read it raises DHT levels causing hair loss. Thanks

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