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Does Finasteride have any side effects causing frequent wet dreams?

zlatanMay 31, 2018
i just took 2 pills of finasteride 1mg in my life,that too before 4 or 5 months.in last 1 or 2 months,i am having wet dreams after every 1 or 2 days and that,s worrying me a lot.my semen also seems more watery and volume has significantly decreased.i feel stressed for this and have lost joy in life.is it because of finasteride?i heard 2 pills shouldn't do any problem to someone but I'm having problems.help.

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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Jun 1, 2018
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