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I want to quit propecia (finasteride) after 4 years. im experiencing low libido. what is the safest way to stop?
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Propecia (finasteride): If used appropriately no wean should be needed.
Answered 1/26/2013
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Cold turkey: You can just stop taking it. I also noticed that you're a female. Propecia (finasteride) has not been shown to be effective in women. Furthermore, women of childbearing age should not handle the tablets (if crushed or broken) as it can cause sexual ambiguation of the fetus.
Answered 6/30/2014
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