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Is it normal that i am still losing large amounts of hair when i first start taking propecia (finasteride) for male pattern baldness?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

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No: All sorts of side effects may occur, but check with the md giving you Finasteride to see if there is another reason for your hair loss and not male pattern baldness.

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

Is it normal that i am still losing large amounts of hair when i first start taking propecia (finasteride) for male pattern baldness?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Geffner answered

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