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Can using finasteride for so many years can harm?

I've been using finastride for more than 4-5 years.. I've been using it 1mg one tablet for 2-3 days.Still I'm not facing any side effects but afraid of having some in future.. plz advise me do I stop or continue it. Tnk u.

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Dr. Epameinondas Bonaros, MD
Dr. Epameinondas Bonaros, MD
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Specialist Registered in Internal Medicine
Answered on Jul 13, 2022
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