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Is rogaine (minoxidil) safer to use than propecia? been using propecia for 11 months without noticing side effects but am worried after reading about side effects

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Safe alternatives: Propecia (finasteride) is a DHT blocker, but the rate of side effects is very low. If you have't noticed any side effects after 11 months, it's unlikely you'll experience any. Rogaine (minoxidil) applied topically has few side effects other than scalp irritation,

Answered 8/5/2016

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