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Propecia is an anti-BPH agent which is a kind of urology drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Anti BPH drug

Brands

Proscar • Fenryde • Fincar • Finpro • Profina

Generic Drug

Finasteride

Side Effects

Common

Low blood pressure on standing
Gynecomastia
Enlarged male breasts

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Male pattern baldness
Condition

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Is propecia (finasteride) safe for men?

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What is propecia (finasteride) used for?

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Could propecia (finasteride) really help?

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How effective is propecia (finasteride) ?

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How much does propecia (finasteride) cost?

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Propecia (finasteride) ----- is this pill any good?

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How are propecia (finasteride) 1mg or 5mg different?

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Does using proscar work like propecia (finasteride)?

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Can propecia (finasteride) make me physically weaker?

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Can you buy propecia (finasteride) at any drug store?

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What are the beneifts of taking finasteride (propecia)?

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Can you tell me does propecia (finasteride) really help?

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What is the risk of significant side effects from Propecia?

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Can propecia (finasteride) have a fairly high success rate?

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A 30-year old asked:

Can i buy generic propecia (finasteride) online? If so, where?

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Please advise if it's bad for me to use propecia (finasteride)?

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Could taking propecia (finasteride) make you physically weaker?

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Thoughts? Could propecia (finasteride) make me physically weaker?

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A 30-year old male asked:

Can propecia be discontinued cold-turkey, or should it be tapered?

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How long before there are any results from propecia (finasteride)?

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How long does it take for propecia (finasteride) to become effective?

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Is it okay to take finasteride 5mg when i cut the pills instead of taking propecia 1mg?

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If i take propecia (finasteride) for 8 months and stop after that, will i be in the clear?

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Good day. I have been taking propecia for years. Does it hurt if I miss 1 day or 2 days in a row? Thanks

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A 24-year old male asked about a 25-year old male:

I stopped taking propecia (finasteride) 6 months ago after taking it for a fee years. Will starting again work less well than it used to?

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I have been on propecia (finasteride) for about 4 years . I am wondering how badly this has damaged me and if I should stop taking it?

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Will propecia (finasteride) cause impotency?

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What is finasteride (propecia) used for? Is it safe?

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Can you tell me is it safe to use propecia (finasteride)?

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How long will the side effects of propecia (finasteride) last?

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