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How to safely stop taking Finasteride (1mg) for hair loss?

HappyZebraSep 1, 2018
Can you just stop taking it or do you have to slowly wean off of it? If so, then how do you do so?

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Dr. Dilan Fernando, MBBS
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Answered on Sep 5, 2018
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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Answered on Sep 1, 2018
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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