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I am a 41 yr old male and have been taking propecia (finasteride) for over ten years. i was just prescribed ketoconazole tabs . can i continue taking propecia (finasteride) ?

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Yes: There is no significant interaction between these two medications.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/26/2020

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