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Im 20 treated with aga. I read about the side effects of dutasteride and monoxidil. Do they cause impotence even after discontinuing meds?

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Can I safely lower the dose of avodart (dutasteride) to once a week from once a day to see if my erection returns. Have been on daily dose for BPH for 5 years.

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What is the difference between finasteride and dutasteride for BPH management?

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Taking avodart (dutasteride) and flomax for three years for bph. Some of the symptoms have returned. Do these pills lose their efficacy after a while?

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Please explain why is dutasteride not approved by fda for hair loss treatement?

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Is it ok to take dutasteride for hair loss? dr prescribed it is there any side effect?

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