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Is it safe to keep taking finasteride while trying to have a baby?

gerardo1986Oct 3, 2022
my wife and i are trying to have a baby , is taking finasteride while trying to have a baby bad, i heard that might cause birth deffects, or is it safe for me to keep taking finasteride ?

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Dr. Jagdeep Rao, MBBS
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No, there are no major drug interactions here. Now do keep in mind that finasteride does not help everyone.

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No, there are no drug interactions of significance with these two medications. Finasteride users can use Singulair.

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