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I've been taking finasteride for 1 month. Can I take paracetamol, flu medicines when I feel sick? Will finasteride still work?

Versatile798677Nov 24, 2020

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These are really great questions and you are going to want to have a good discussion with your doctors so you can clarify some facts. Dutasteride is similar to finasteride. It lowers DHT. It is helpful as an add on although you are going to want to review all possible side effects with your...

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