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Will side effects stop after quitting finasteride?

selfselfDec 10, 2015
I have read some reports of side effects continuing after finasteride is stopped. Specifically impotence and depression. How common is this? I am a 24 y.o. male with hairline recession. I would not want to start a drug if there is a risk it could cause permanent mental or sexual dysfunction.

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